Biography

Harry Woods was born on May 5, 1889 in Cleveland, Ohio, USA. He was an actor, known for The Viking (1928), Monkey Business (1931) and Colorado Territory (1949). He was married to Helen P. Hookenberry. He died on December 28, 1968 in Los Angeles, California, USA.

Died violently in more than three-quarters of all his appearances on screen--"lead poisoning" generally being the predominant cause of his demise.

Although his imposing size, perpetual scowl, snarling voice and all-around evil demeanor made him one of the meanest of screen villains, before he became an actor Woods made a living selling ladies' hats.

One of Hollywood's all-time meanest villains

Roy Barcroft--memorable heavy in countless Republic Pictures westerns, serials, adventures and just about everything else--once said, "Everything I know about being a bad guy I learned from Harry Woods".