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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.
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- Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- London, England, UK
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.
- June 14, 1919
- December 18, 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.
Jun 14, 2018 · Sam Wanamaker was a US-born actor, director, and producer who became a British citizen and dedicated his life to rebuilding the Globe Theatre in London. Learn about his early career, his love for Shakespeare, and his legacy for the arts and culture.
Jun 14, 2019 · Sam Wanamaker was an American actor who became obsessed with rebuilding the Elizabethan playhouse on a muddy site in London. He faced many challenges, controversies and setbacks, but his vision and persistence made the Globe a reality and a cultural landmark.
In 1970 the American actor Sam Wanamaker, who was driven by the notion of reconstructing a replica of the Globe, established the Shakespeare Globe Playhouse Trust. Seventeen years later a groundbreaking ceremony was held on a Bankside site near that of the original Globe, and in 1989 the foundations of….
