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Ed Wood

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Film director · Actor

Ed Wood

American screenwriter, director, producer, actor, author, and film editor

Ed Wood was born on October 10, 1924 and died on December 10, 1978, aged 54.

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Born
October 10, 1924, Poughkeepsie
Died
December 10, 1978
Zodiac sign
Libra
Country
United States
Known as
Film director, Actor

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  • Ed Wood was born on a Friday.
  • Ed Wood would have turned 102 in 2026.
  • Half birthday: April 10. Birthstone: Opal and tourmaline.
  • Ed Wood belongs to Born before 1946, the stars born before the Baby Boom.

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When was Ed Wood born?

Ed Wood was born on October 10, 1924 and died on December 10, 1978, aged 54.

What is Ed Wood’s zodiac sign?

Libra, born October 10.