George Wood (December 31, 1919 – July 24, 2000)[1] was an American film and television actor, usually billed as G. Wood.
G. Wood | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 31, 1919 Forrest City, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Died | July 24, 2000 (aged 80) Macon, Georgia, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
Wood was born in Forrest City, Arkansas. He was one of four actors to appear in both the 1970 film M*A*S*H and the television series M*A*S*H (the other three being Timothy Brown, Corey Fischer and Gary Burghoff). In both the film and the television series, Wood played General Hammond.[2] The character was dropped after the show's first season. He also played the psychiatrist in the film Harold and Maude.[2]
Wood died of congestive heart failure in Macon, Georgia, at the age of 80.[3][4]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | MASH | Brig. Gen. Hammond | |
| 1970 | Brewster McCloud | Det. Capt. Crandall | |
| 1971 | Harold and Maude | Psychiatrist | |
| 1974 | Bank Shot | Andrew Constable | |
| 1984 | Tightrope | Conventioneer |