Samuel S. Hinds
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Samuel S. Hinds (April 4, 1875 - October 13, 1948) was an actor who was best known for the role as Peter Bailey in "It's a Wonderful Life" (1946). He was also known for his roles in the "Abbott & Costello" films such as "Buck Privates" (1941), "Ride 'Em Cowboy" (1942) and "Pardon My Sarong" (1942).
Hinds was born in Brooklyn, New York with the name Southery Hinds. Hinds was a Harvard Law School graduate and was a lawyer before becoming an actor. In 1929, Hinds retired as a lawyer and started acting in Broadway Shows at age 54. In 1932, Hinds acted a bit part in his first film "If I Had a Million Dollars" (1932). His second film was "The Roads Are Open Again" (1933) and played as President Woodrow Wilson. Hinds acted in a total of 214 films. However, he is rarely known, and is not mentioned on many websites. His last film was "The Bribe" (1948) and he played as "Dr. Warren."
Hinds died of pnuemonia in Pasadena, California on October 13, 1948 at age 63.
