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My Take
Ed Wood is one of those rare figures I find more endearing the worse his films get. Branded the worst director of all time for Glen or Glenda and Plan 9 from Outer Space, he nonetheless poured genuine, unguarded passion into every clumsy frame. What moves me is not competence but conviction: he simply had to make the movies he made. That earnest, undefeated drive is exactly why his work outlived its mockers and became beloved cult cinema. To me, Wood embodies the idea that sincerity can matter more than polish, and I will always root for that.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ed Wood
- Name (Japanese)
- エド・ウッド
- Reading
- えど・うっど
- Born
- October 10, 1924 – December 10, 1978
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Rat
- Origin
- Poughkeepsie, New York, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- screenwriter / film producer / film actor / film director / film editor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Glen or Glenda | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Ed Wood born?
October 10, 1924 – December 10, 1978.
Where is Ed Wood from?
Ed Wood is from Poughkeepsie, New York, United States.
What does Ed Wood do?
Ed Wood works as screenwriter, film producer, film actor, film director, film editor.
What is Ed Wood known for?
Notable works include Glen or Glenda.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.