Edward Woods

Edward Woods (July 5, 1903 – October 8, 1989) was an American actor. He is probably best known for his role as Matt Doyle in The Public Enemy opposite James Cagney.

Life and career

Woods's parents were Mary Clark and William B. Woods, and he had two brothers, Roy C. and William B. Woods. After graduating from the University of Southern California, Woods became an actor. He appeared at the old Salt Lake Theatre in The Copperhead, as Lionel Barrymore's teenage son. In New York City, he appeared in many successful Broadway productions then began a movie career. He worked with Cary Grant, Greta Garbo, Jean Harlow, John Barrymore, and Clark Gable.

He played Matt Doyle opposite James Cagney's Tom Powers in The Public Enemy (1931).

Woods's acting credits on Broadway included Tortilla Flat (1938), One Good Year (1935), Houseparty (1929), Zeppelin (1929), Trapped (1928), and Speak Easy (1927). He was the producer of Buttrio Square (1952) on Broadway.

In 1947, Woods married Margery Ramsey "Gabrielle" Morris. In 1959, they adopted a daughter, Robin. Woods retired in 1975, and moved to Salt Lake City, Utah. He died in 1989.

Filmography Year Title Role Notes1930 Mothers Cry Daniel 'Danny' Williams 1931 The Public Enemy Matt Doyle Local Boy Makes Good Spike Hoyt 1932 They Never Come Back Ralph Landon Hot Saturday Conny Billop 1933 Reckless Decision (archive footage) Bondage Earl Crawford Tarzan the Fearless Bob Hall Dinner at Eight Eddie Marriage on Approval Billy McGee 1935 Fighting Lady Jimmie Hanford 1937 Navy Blues Julian Everett 1938 Shadows Over Shanghai Peter Roma

Broadway Appearances Tortilla Flat, Jan 12, 1938 - Jan 1938 One Good Year, Nov 27, 1935 - Jun 1936 Houseparty, Sep 9, 1929 - Feb 1930 Zeppelin, Jan 14, 1929 - Mar 1929 Trapped, Sep 11, 1928 - Sep 1928 Speak Easy, Sep 26, 1927 - Nov 1927