Samuel S. Hinds

Infobox actor
name = Samuel S. Hinds

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imagesize = 250px
caption = from the trailer for
"Grand Central Murder" (1942)
birthdate = April 4, 1875
location = Brooklyn, New York, USA
deathdate = October 13, 1948, age 73
deathplace = Pasadena, California, USA

Samuel Southey Hinds (April 4, 1875 - October 13, 1948) was an American actor who was perhaps best known for the role as Peter Bailey in "It's a Wonderful Life" (1946). He was also known for his roles in the Abbott & Costello films such as "Buck Privates" (1941), "Ride 'Em Cowboy" (1942) and "Pardon My Sarong" (1942).

Hinds was born in Brooklyn, New York. He was a Harvard Law School graduate and was a lawyer before becoming an actor. In 1929, Hinds retired as a lawyer and started acting in Broadway shows at age 54. In 1932, Hinds acted a bit part in his first film "If I Had a Million" (1932). His second film was "The Roads Are Open Again" (1933) portrayed President Woodrow Wilson. Hinds acted in a total of 214 films. His last film was "The Bribe" (1948).

Hinds died of pnuemonia in Pasadena, California on October 13, 1948 at age 73.

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Persondata
NAME= Hinds, Samuel S.
ALTERNATIVE NAMES=
SHORT DESCRIPTION=Actor
DATE OF BIRTH= April 4, 1875
PLACE OF BIRTH= Brooklyn, New York, USA
DATE OF DEATH= October 13, 1948, age 73
PLACE OF DEATH= Pasadena, California, USA