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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Singer, Film actor, Stage actor, Television actor, Actor
Birthday
(Sunday)
Died
Nationality
Citizenship
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Spouse
Michele Dotrice (1987-2009)
Children
3 children: Peter Woodward, Sarah Woodward, Tim Woodward
Education
Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, Hinchley Wood School
Zodiac Sign
♊ Gemini
Chinese Zodiac
马 Horse
Name Origin
English < Proto-Germanic (*Audawarduz)
Popularity
Tier B -- 30,282 Wikipedia views/month
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Career
Career spanning 52 years (1955-2007)
Screen debut
First screen credit at age 24
Year context
Born in 1930 -- Pluto discovered by Clyde Tombaugh; Herbert Hoover was US president
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Zodiac
Born in the Year of the Horse
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Filmography (25)
AWARDS (1)
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Officer of the Order of the British Empire
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Biography
Edward Albert Arthur Woodward OBE (June 1, 1930 - November 16, 2009) was an English stage and screen actor and singer. After graduating from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA), Woodward began his career on stage, and throughout his career he appeared in productions in both the West End in London and on Broadway in New York. He came to wider attention from 1967 in the title role of the British television spy drama Callan, earning him the 1970 British Academy Television Award for Best Actor. Among his film credits, Woodward starred as Police Sergeant Howie in the 1973 cult British horror film The Wicker Man, and in the title role of the noted 1980 Australian biopic Breaker Morant. From 1985 Woodward starred as British ex-secret agent and vigilante Robert McCall in the American television series The Equalizer, earning him the 1986 Golden Globe Award for Best Television Drama Actor.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Edward Woodward?
Edward Woodward was born on and passed away on at the age of 79.
Where was Edward Woodward born?
Edward Woodward was born in Croydon, Surrey, England, UK.
What movies or shows has Edward Woodward been in?
Edward Woodward has 25 credits in our database. Notable titles include Hot Fuzz (2007), Five Days (2007), The Abduction Club (2002), CI5: The New Professionals (1999), The House of Angelo (1997).
What is Edward Woodward known for?
Edward Woodward is primarily known as an actor. Edward Albert Arthur Woodward OBE (June 1, 1930 - November 16, 2009) was an English stage and screen actor and singer. After graduating from the…
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