Age, Biography and Wiki
Sam Wanamaker (Samuel Wattenmacker) was born on 14 June, 1919 in Chicago, Illinois, USA, is an Actor, Director, Producer. Discover Sam Wanamaker's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of Sam Wanamaker networth?
| Popular As |
Samuel Wattenmacker |
| Occupation |
actor,director,producer |
| Age |
74 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Gemini |
| Born |
14 June, 1919 |
| Birthday |
14 June |
| Birthplace |
Chicago, Illinois, USA |
| Date of death |
18 December, 1993 |
| Died Place |
London, England, UK |
| Nationality |
United States |
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He is a member of famous Actor with the age 74 years old group.
Sam Wanamaker Height, Weight & Measurements
At 74 years old, Sam Wanamaker height is 5' 11½" (1.82 m) .
| Physical Status |
| Height |
5' 11½" (1.82 m) |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
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| Eye Color |
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Not Available |
Who Is Sam Wanamaker's Wife?
His wife is Charlotte Holland (25 May 1940 - 18 December 1993) ( his death) ( 3 children)
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| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Charlotte Holland (25 May 1940 - 18 December 1993) ( his death) ( 3 children) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Sam Wanamaker Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Sam Wanamaker worth at the age of 74 years old? Sam Wanamaker’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United States. We have estimated
Sam Wanamaker's net worth
, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2022 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Actor |
Sam Wanamaker Social Network
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Timeline
He was portrayed in the film Once Upon a Time... In Hollywood (2019) by Nicholas Hammond in scenes recreating his direction of the pilot episode for the short-lived western series Lancer (1968).
Although he was instrumental in the rebuilding of the Globe Theatre in London, England, he did not get to see the theatre's grand opening in 1997, having died of prostate cancer four years earlier.
In 1994 he was awarded the Laurence Olivier Theatre Award: Society of London Theatre's Special Award for Lifetime Achievement (1993 season).
In 1993 he was awarded an honorary CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in the Queen's New Years Honours List for his services to the Globe Theater.
Last directorial credit was Columbo: Grand Deceptions (1989) circa 1988 production filmed in USA. Simultaneous to early plans regarding The Rose and The Globe Theatre projects. Several cast participated in attending supportive events spanning up to 1998. Scenes were screened on overhead projector on street based stage, for introduction and as memorial tribute to many international performers present.
In 1987 he founded the International Shakespeare Globe Centre, used to advance two projects. Construction of The Globe Theater, Bankside, Southwark, London. Secondly to support the protection of the archaeological remains of The Rose Theatre, whose details were vital to recreation of The Globe.
Born in Chicago, and starred in Raw Deal (1986) which was filmed on location there.
In the 1970s he and actress Jan Sterling entered into a relationship, and although they never married, they stayed together until his death in 1993.
He produced or directed several works at Covent Garden and elsewhere in the 1960s and 1970s, including the Shakespeare Birthday Celebrations in 1974.
In 1957, he was appointed director of the New Shakespeare Theatre, Liverpool, and in 1959 joined the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre company at Stratford-upon-Avon.
Actor and director Sam Wanamaker was born in Chicago, Illinois, to Ukrainian Jewish immigrants, Molly (Babell) and Maurice Wattenmaker, a tailor. He studied at Drake University, IA, then trained at Goodman Theatre, Chicago, worked with summer stock companies in Chicago as an actor and director, and made his London debut in 1952.
After learning that he had been blacklisted during the "Red Scare" period of the late 1940s-1950s after filming Mr. Denning Drives North (1951) in the U.K., he stayed and settled in England.
