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Sam Wanamaker

Sam Wanamaker — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.

Approaching the Globe Theatre - geograph.org.uk - 3247612

Anthony O'Neil — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

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Typical visit
15 min–45 min

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Sam Wanamaker is a memorial located in england-london, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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From the Wikipedia article

Samuel Wanamaker (born Samuel Wattenmacker; June 14, 1919 – December 18, 1993) was an American actor and director, whose career on stage and in film and television spanned five decades. He began his career on Broadway, but spent most of his professional life in the United Kingdom, where he emigrated after becoming fearful of being blacklisted in Hollywood in the 1950s due to his communist views. Wanamaker became extensively involved in British theater, while continuing film and television work, eventually returning to some Hollywood productions while remaining based in the UK. There, he is also credited as the person most responsible for the modern recreation of Shakespeare's Globe theatre in London, where he is commemorated in the name of the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, the site's second theatre. He was awarded an honorary CBE for his work. Wanamaker was the father of actress Zoë Wanamaker, and the uncle of film historian Marc Wanamaker.

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Coordinates
51.5083, -0.0971
Address
21 New Globe Walk, London, SE1 9DT

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Where is Sam Wanamaker?
Sam Wanamaker is in London, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 51.5083°, -0.0971°.