Edward Woods
Edward Woods (July 5, 1903 – October 8, 1989) was an American actor. He is probably best known for his role as Matt Doyle in The Public Enemy opposite James Cagney.
Edward Woods | |
|---|---|
 Woods in Navy Blues (1937) | |
| Born | July 5, 1903 |
| Died | October 8, 1989 (aged 86) |
| Alma mater | University of Southern California |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1923–1942 |
| Spouse | Margery Ramsey Morris (m. 1947) |
| Children | 1 |
Life and career
Woods' parents were Mary Clark and William B. Woods, and he had two brothers, Roy C. and William B. Woods. After graduating from the University of Southern California, Woods became an actor. He appeared at the old Salt Lake Theatre in The Copperhead, as Lionel Barrymore's teenage son. In New York City, he appeared in many successful Broadway productions then began a movie career. He worked with Cary Grant, Greta Garbo, Jean Harlow, John Barrymore, and Clark Gable.[1]
He played Matt Doyle opposite James Cagney's Tom Powers in The Public Enemy (1931).
Woods' acting credits on Broadway included Tortilla Flat (1938), One Good Year (1935), Houseparty (1929), Zeppelin (1929), Trapped (1928), and Speak Easy (1927).[2] He was the producer of Buttrio Square (1952) on Broadway.[2]
After his film acting career ended, Woods went into producing, directing, and theatrical management, working with the Schubert Organization and 20th Century Fox.[3]
In 1947, Woods married Margery Ramsey "Gabrielle" Morris.[4] In 1959, they adopted a daughter, Robin. Woods retired in 1975, and moved to Salt Lake City, Utah. He died in 1989.[3]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | Mothers Cry | Daniel 'Danny' Williams | |
| 1931 | The Public Enemy | Matt Doyle | |
| 1931 | Local Boy Makes Good | Spike Hoyt | |
| 1932 | They Never Come Back | Ralph Landon | |
| 1932 | Hot Saturday | Conny Billop | |
| 1933 | Reckless Decision | (archive footage) | |
| 1933 | Bondage | Earl Crawford | |
| 1933 | Tarzan the Fearless | Bob Hall | |
| 1933 | Dinner at Eight | Eddie | |
| 1933 | Marriage on Approval | Billy McGee | |
| 1935 | Fighting Lady | Jimmie Hanford | |
| 1937 | Navy Blues | Julian Everett | |
| 1938 | Shadows Over Shanghai | Peter Roma | (final film role) |
Broadway Appearances
- Tortilla Flat, Jan 12, 1938 - Jan 1938
- One Good Year, Nov 27, 1935 - Jun 1936
- Houseparty, Sep 9, 1929 - Feb 1930
- Zeppelin, Jan 14, 1929 - Mar 1929
- Trapped, Sep 11, 1928 - Sep 1928
- Speak Easy, Sep 26, 1927 - Nov 1927
References
- Obituary, Salt Lake Tribune, October 10, 1989.
- "Edward Woods". Internet Broadway Database. The Broadway League. Archived from the original on August 18, 2019. Retrieved August 18, 2019.
- Edward Woods profile, nytimes.com; accessed October 31, 2015.
- "Obituary: Margery Ramsey Morris Woods". Deseret News. September 28, 2006. Retrieved January 21, 2023.
