Fred Wood was an English actor, born in Rotherhithe, in London. He was an actor, best known for Star Wars, Elephant Man and From Russia with Love. Despite being based entirely in Britain, Wood has appeared in a large number of American films, due to filming taking place partly or entirely in Britain. As a British-based actor and supporting artist, he worked extensively in British films since the late 1940s until 2001 and television since the 1950s. Fred has appeared in a wide range of TV shows including Dangerman, Gideon's Way, The Professionals, The Baron and Gone to Seed and also due to his distinctive, emaciated appearance he has appeared as a character performer of motion pictures also seen on film and television; often seen in horror productions. 

October 26th, 1922 in Rotherhithe  /  Died:   Jan 2003