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Sam Wanamaker

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Acting
Born
Jun 14, 1919
Died
Dec 18, 1993
Place of birth
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Also known as
Samuel Wanamaker

Sam Wanamaker (June 14, 1919 – December 18, 1993) was an American film director and actor, and is credited as the person most responsible for the modern recreation of Shakespeare's Globe Theatre in London. He is father to actress Zoë Wanamaker. He is known for his roles in the films Death on the Nile (1978), Private Benjamin (1989), and Baby Boom (1987).

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Acting credits

26 shows

Behind the camera

14 shows