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Woody Strode!
Woody Strode
| American athlete, decathlon and football star, actor Date of Birth: 25.06.1914 Country: USA |
Biography of Woody Strode
Woody Strode was an American athlete, a star in both decathlon and football, and an actor.
He was one of the first African-American actors and was nominated for a Golden Globe for his supporting role in the film "Spartacus".
Early Life and Sports Career
Strode was born in Los Angeles, California.
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He received his higher education at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where he was a member of the "Alpha Phi Alpha" fraternity, the first black student fraternity. Even at that time, it was evident that Strode was a brilliant athlete, excelling in almost all decathlon events.
He particularly excelled in javelin throw, shot put, and high jump.
Modeling and Football Career
In 1936, Strode posed nude for an exhibition by Hubert Stowitts, which was supposed to be showcased at the Berlin Olympics.
However, the presence of Jewi