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Woodrow Wilson Woolwine "Woody" Strode (July 25, 1914 – December 31, 1994) was an African American decathlete and football star who went on to become a film actor. He was nominated for a Golden Globe award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Spartacus in 1960. He served in the United States Army during World War II.
Strode was born in Los Angeles, California. He attended Thomas Jefferson High School in South East Los Angeles and college at UCLA, where he was a member of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity. His world-class decathlon capabilities were spearheaded by a 50 ft (15 m) plus shot put (when the world record was 57 ft (17 m)) and a 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) high jump (the world record at time was 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)). Strode posed for a nude portrait, part of Hubert Stowitts's acclaimed exhibition of athletic portraits shown at the 1936 Berlin Olympics (although the inclusion of black and Jewish athletes caused the Nazis to close the exhibit).
Strode, Kenny Washington and Jackie Robinson starred on the 1939 UCLA Bruins football team, in which they made up three of the four backfield players. Along with Ray Bartlett, there were four African-Americans playing for the Bruins, when only a few dozen at all played on other college football teams. They played eventual conference and national champion Southern Cal to a 0–0 tie with the 1940 Rose Bowl on the line. It was the first UCLA–USC rivalry football game with national implications.
A montage of the life and times of the man who broke the color barrier in the NFL, then he became a Pro Wrestler, from there he was recruited by Hollywood and the rest is History! He settled in my home town Glendora, and attended our church, he worked with us teenagers, and shared glorious stories of Hollywood, Wrestling and the NFL. In his sixties he still did one handed push-ups, a real American hero. Thanks to all who contributed resource material.
This is an excellent wrestling match pitting Gorgeous George and Woody Strode. Based out of Los Angeles, this syndicated program traveled around the country via Kinescopes in the early days of television. Our host, sports talk pioneer, Allin Slate introduces this week’s main event match. Here we get to see wrestling legend Gorgeous George in action with the full ring entrance. George is a pioneer of the flamboyant wrestler and for a while was one of the greatest draws in wrestling. His opponent is UCLA football great, actor, wrestler and humanitarian Woody Strode. Strode made a name for himself on the gridiron at UCLA and the CFL. He then followed with a great career on the mat as well as the Silver Screen. This is a very enjoyable match and a great chance to see a longer match fe...
Woody Strode would have been one hundred years old as of July 25, 2014. Unfortunately, he died on December 31, 1994 at the age of 80. However, he will always be remembered by history, for he integrated the National Football League, was a professional wrestler with Gorgeous George and Baron Leone, and was a ground breaking actor and good friend to the director John Ford.
STRODE ROAD - FROM FOOTBALL TO ACTING. Before Woody Strode was an actor, he was an athlete. Captain of the L.A. All-City Team, team mate with Kenny Washington and Jackie Robinson at UCLA, veteran of WWII playing with the March Field Flyers, and one of two African Americans to integrate the NFL in 1946, Woody went to Canada and won the Grey Cup for the Calgary Stampeders in 1948. A football injury ended his career and he turned to professional wrestling to make a living. He was discovered by a talent agent who cast him as a chief in Ramar of the Jungle. The rest is history.
Buy THE FINAL EXECUTIONER on DVD here: http://www.j4hi.com/page5/page479/Endgame_Final%20_Executioner_dvd.html Big Woody Strode puts some poor Post Apocalyptic guy through his brutal training course in THE FINAL EXECUTIONER (1984)
Trailer for the 1963 Tarzan adventure Tarzan's Three Challenges starring Jock Mahoney & Woody Strode. This film is a rather unique instalment, as Tarzan (Jock Mahoney) leaves the jungles behind & switches locations to the far east to protect a young oriental heir from his evil uncle (Woody Strode). This was Jock Mahoney's 2nd & final outing as Tarzan, his first being Tarzan Goes To India (1962). For more Tarzan, retro trailers, rare promos, TV spots & entertainment tidbits, be sure to subscribe to Pick of the Flicks.
STRODE ROAD is the journey of Woody Strode, whose life was a candle glow in the darkness for all African American football players and actors who came after him. Part One reviews the unrecognized African Americans who helped pave the road to success for today's movie stars.
The California Legislative Black Caucus and the California Optometric Association have joined efforts to honor an African-American who made a difference in California. Wood Strode was an important figure in integrating the NFL and became a renowned actor in Hollywood. This advertisement aired during Black History Month 2014.
A young man who has lost his memory, escapes from prison with three other convicts. The other men help him find back bits of his past, until they arrive at a village where two warring families recognize him. Apparently he has a reputation for being a fast gun, and he has been paid to kill a man - who says he is his father. His younger brother is jealous of the attention the prodigal son receives, and things come to a dramatic end. IMDB: www.imdb.com/title/tt0065550
Spartacus movie clips: http://j.mp/1uxvP5X BUY THE MOVIE: http://amzn.to/v0rkN2 Don't miss the HOTTEST NEW TRAILERS: http://bit.ly/1u2y6pr CLIP DESCRIPTION: Draba (Woody Strode) is locked in combat with Spartacus (Kirk Douglas). But when Draba gets the upper hand, he refuses to finish him off. FILM DESCRIPTION: Spartacus (Kirk Douglas) is a rebellious slave purchased by Lentulus Batiatus (Peter Ustinov), owner of a school for gladiators. For the entertainment of corrupt Roman senator Marcus Licinius Crassus (Laurence Olivier), Batiatus' gladiators are to stage a fight to the death. On the night before the event, the enslaved trainees are "rewarded" with female companionship. Spartacus' companion for the evening is Varinia (Jean Simmons), a slave from Brittania. When Spartacus later learn...
Quando sei senza via d'uscita
e ti viene addosso il vuoto
per un attimo nell'abbandono
senti le tue mani che tremano
nel silenzio solo fango intorno
resti con la faccia a terra
prendi tempo ma non sai che fare
premi forte l'acceleratore
noia noia noia noia noia....
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praterie senza pensiero
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ora vinci la tua fuga
scendi dove va la luna
giochi tutto senza alibi
tanto non hai niente da perdere
non fermarti se i cani recitano
prendi un altro volto in prestito
prendi tempo ma non sai che fare
segui l'aria dei ventilatori
mentre ti addormenti
prendi a schiaffi i tuoi sogni
noia noia noia noia noia.......
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prendi la mia mente stancami
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fammi uscire ancora fammi uscire
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praterie senza pensiero
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