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Samuel Wanamaker, CBE, (born Wattenmacker; June 14, 1919 – December 18, 1993) was an American actor and director who moved to the United Kingdom after becoming fearful of being blacklisted in Hollywood due to his communist views in the 1950s.
Sam Wanamaker was a versatile and prolific actor and director, known for his roles in Superman IV, Holocaust, and The Spy Who Came in from the Cold. He was also a pioneer in the reconstruction of the Globe Theatre in London, where he performed and directed many Shakespeare plays.
Sam Wanamaker was an American actor and director who played an instrumental role in reconstructing the New Globe Theatre in London. A native of Chicago, he was trained at Goodman Theater before starting his acting career by performing in traveling shows.
Sam Wanamaker was an actor and director who worked in theatre, film and television. He was known for his roles in The Spiral Staircase, Superman IV and the Globe Theatre, and was the father of actress Zoë Wanamaker.
Dec 20, 1993 · Actor and director Sam Wanamaker died at his London home Saturday as his long-held dream of rebuilding Shakespeare’s Globe Theater finally neared reality. He was 74. He died after a five-year...
Dec 19, 1993 · SAM WANAMAKER, the American actor and director, died at his London home yesterday afternoon, aged 74. He had been suffering from cancer for five years.
Dec 20, 1993 · A tribute to the actor, director and producer who devoted his life to rebuilding Shakespeare's Globe Theatre in London. Learn about his career, his achievements and his legacy in the arts and culture.
