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Jack Wood

1924 – 2007

American television director

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Lived 1924 – 2007 (aged 82–83). Jack Wood was an American screenwriter and television director.

Jack Wood (1924–2007) was an American television director and writer. Born in Longview, Texas, he died of heart failure in Long Beach, California, on February 18, 2007.

Positions held Writer on All My Children Director on One Life to Live and The Best of Everything

Awards and nominations Wood was nominated for ten Daytime Emmy awards in the categories Outstanding Writing for a Daytime Drama Series, Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series, and Outstanding Drama Series Writing Team, for his work on All My Children. He was nominated from 1977 to 1988, and won twice in 1985 and 1988. His first nomination was shared with Agnes Nixon, Wisner Washam, Kiki McCabe, and Mary K. Wells, while his first win was shared with the previous minus McCabe, and including Lorraine Broderick, Victor Miller, Art Wallace, Clarice Blackburn, Susan Kirshenbaum, Elizabeth Wallace, Elizabeth Page, and Carlina Della Pietra.

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Important facts

Born
1924
Birth century
Nationality
Awards
Emmy Award

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jack Wood?

American television director

When was Jack Wood born?

Jack Wood was born in 1924.

When did Jack Wood die?

Jack Wood died on 18 February 2007.

What was Jack Wood's occupation?

Jack Wood was a screenwriter and television director.

What nationality was Jack Wood?

Jack Wood was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jack Wood

· Wikidata: Q2729564

· DBpedia: Jack Wood (director)

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