Sam Wanamaker

Sam Wanamaker

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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 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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Sam Wanamaker was born on Saturday, 14 June 1919 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. His full name at birth was Samuel Watenmaker. He was best known as an actor. Wanamaker's country of citizenship (nationality) was American. He died on Saturday, 18 December 1993 in London, England, UK at the age of 74. His religion is listed as Jewish. He had salt and pepper hair (color). His zodiac star sign was Gemini.

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Samuel Watenmaker
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Private Benjamin
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14 June 1919
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Chicago, Illinois, USA
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18 December 1993
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London, England, UK
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Cause of death
Prostate cancer
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Actor | Director | Producer | Miscellaneous Crew
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