Ed Wood

Director

Birthday October 10, 1924

Birth Sign Libra

Birthplace Poughkeepsie, NY

DEATH DATE Dec 10, 1978 (54)

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About

Director, producer, and writer of low-budget campy films, most notably the 1950's features Plan 9 From Outer Space, Glen or Glenda, and Bride of the Monster.

Before Fame

He was clothed in skirts and dresses until he was 12 years old.

Trivia

He was portrayed by Johnny Depp in the 1994 biopic film Ed Wood, which was directed by Tim Burton.

Family Life

He married Norma McCarty in 1955, but the couple divorced the following year. He then married Kathleen O'Hara in 1959. He had a daughter named Kathleen Emily Wood.

Associated With

Horror actor Bela Lugosi starred in a number of Wood's films.