Samuel S. Hinds, a Harvard graduate, was a lawyer in Hollywood until the stock market crash of 1929, in which he lost most of his money. Hinds, who had an interest in theater acting, decided to embark on a career in acting, albeit it age 54.
The tall, dignified-looking Hinds appeared in over 200 films, often cast as kindly authoritarian figures--doctors, judges, military officers, politicians, and such.
His two most notable appearances were in Destry Rides Again (1939) and It's a Wonderful Life (1946).
In addition to his film work, he kept busy appearing on stage, and continued working up until his death in 1948. IMDb Mini Biography By: Tom Barrister
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