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Samuel S. Hinds

Acting

1.6 Popularity Apr 03, 1875 (73 years old) Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

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Samuel Southey Hinds (April 4, 1875 – October 13, 1948) was an American actor and former lawyer. He was often cast as kindly authoritarian figures and appeared in over 200 films until his death.

Hinds was born in Brooklyn, New York, the son of Joseph E. Hind...

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Samuel Southey Hinds (April 4, 1875 – October 13, 1948) was an American actor and former lawyer. He was often cast as kindly authoritarian figures and appeared in over 200 films until his death.

Hinds was born in Brooklyn, New York, the son of Joseph E. Hinds and Mary A. Beetham Hinds.

He was a graduate of Phillips Andover Academy and Harvard Law School and worked for over 32 years as a lawyer before becoming a professional actor. After he lost most of his money in the financial crisis of 1929, Hinds retired as a lawyer and joined the Pasadena Community Playhouse. He started acting in Broadway shows at age 54.

Hinds is perhaps best remembered for playing Peter Bailey, the father of James Stewart and founder of the Bailey Building and Loan, in It's a Wonderful Life (1946) and for his part as Paul Sycamore in You Can't Take It With You (1938), both films directed by Frank Capra. Hinds was also known for his roles in the Abbott & Costello films such as Buck Privates (1941), Ride 'Em Cowboy (1942) and Pardon My Sarong (1942). He also portrayed Lew Ayres' father in the Dr. Kildare film series during the early 1940s. Hinds mostly played supporting roles, often kind and dignified authority figures; often lawyers, doctors, mayors, judges or the father of the main figure.

Hinds' first film was If I Had a Million (1932); his second film was The Road Is Open Again (1933) where he portrayed President Woodrow Wilson. His earlier career was reflected in the role of Judge Thatcher, tortured by the mad Dr. Richard Vollin (Bela Lugosi) in The Raven (1935).

Hinds acted in a total of 214 films. His last film was The Bribe, released in 1949, after his death.

Hinds died of pneumonia in Pasadena, California, on October 13, 1948 at age 73. He was married to Dorothy Cruickshack, they had two children.

Filmography 199

1984
Going Hollywood: The '30s Movie

as (archive footage)

1961
Hollywood: The Selznick Years Movie

as 'Manhattan Melodrama' (archive footage) (uncredited)

1949
The Bribe Movie

as Dr. Warren

1948
The Boy with Green Hair Movie

as Dr. R.T. Knudson

1948
The Return of October Movie

as Judge Northridge

1948
Perilous Waters Movie

as Dana Ferris

1948
Call Northside 777 Movie

as Judge Charles Moulton (uncredited)

1947
Time Out of Mind Movie

as Dr. Weber

1947
The Egg and I Movie

as Sheriff Drum

1946
It's a Wonderful Life Movie

as Pa Bailey

1946
White Tie and Tails Movie

as Mr. Bradford

1946
Danger Woman Movie

as Dean Albert Sears

1946
Inside Job Movie

as Judge Kincaid

1946
The Runaround Movie

as Norman Hampton

1946
Strange Conquest Movie

as Dr. Graves

1946
Blonde Alibi Movie

as Prof. Slater

1946
Little Miss Big Movie

as Wilfred Elliott

1945
Scarlet Street Movie

as Charles Pringle

1945
Week-End at the Waldorf Movie

as Mr. Jessup

1945
Men in Her Diary Movie

as Judge Bergen

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Personal Details

Known For Acting
Gender Male
Birthday April 03, 1875 (73 years old)
Died October 13, 1948
Place of Birth Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Also Known As Sam Hinds, Samuel Hinds, Samuel Southey Hinds
Years Active 1926 - 1984
Popularity 1.6
Career Stats
199 Total Credits
199 Movie Roles
1 Photos