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 sympathies. He is credited as the person most responsible for saving The Rose Theatre, which led to the modern recreation of Shakespeare's Globe Theatre in London, where he is commemorated in the name of the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, the site's second theatre.
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Full name at birth | Samuel Watenmaker
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Claim to fame | Private Benjamin
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Date of birth | 14 June 1919
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Place of birth | Chicago, Illinois, USA
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Date of death | 18 December 1993
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Age | 74 (age at death)
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Place of death | London, England, UK
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Cause of death | Prostate cancer
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Occupation | Actor | Director | Producer | Miscellaneous Crew
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