Samuel S. Hinds

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Samuel S. Hinds
from the trailer for Grand Central Murder (1942)
Born	April 4, 1875 Brooklyn, New York, USA
Died	October 13, 1948, age 73 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.

[edit] External links

• Samuel S. Hinds at the Internet Movie Database

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