About G. Wood
Lived 1919 – 2000 (aged 80). G. Wood was an American actor and television actor.
George Wood (December 31, 1919 – July 24, 2000) was an American film and television actor, usually billed as G. Wood.
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. The character was dropped after the show's first season. He also played the psychiatrist in the film Harold and Maude.
Filmography Year Title Role Notes1970 MASH Brig. Gen. Hammond 1970 Brewster McCloud Det. Capt. Crandall 1971 Harold and Maude Psychiatrist 1974 Bank Shot Andrew Constable 1984 Tightrope Conventioneer
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Who was G. Wood?
American film and television actor (1919-2000)
When was G. Wood born?
G. Wood was born on 31 December 1919 in Forrest City.
When did G. Wood die?
G. Wood died on 24 July 2000 in Macon.
What was G. Wood's occupation?
G. Wood was an actor and television actor.
What nationality was G. Wood?
G. Wood was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). G. Wood. https://biography.guide/g-wood/
MLA: "G. Wood." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/g-wood/.
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