Personal life
Strode was the son of a Creek-Blackfoot-black father and a black-Cherokee mother.[8] His first wife was Princess Luukialuana Kalaeloa (aka Luana Strode), a descendant of Liliuokalani, the last queen of Hawaii. They were married until her death in 1980.[9] Strode was a dedicated martial artist under the direction of Frank Landers in the art of SeishinDo Kenpo.[10]
| Woody Strode | |
|---|---|
| Born | Woodrow Wilson Woolwine Strode July 25, 1914(1914-07-25) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Died | December 31, 1994 (aged 80) Glendora, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Sportsman Actor |
| Years active | 1941–1994 |
| Spouse | Princess Luukialuana "Luana" Kalaeloa (1941 - 1980; her death) Tina Strode (1982 - 1994; his death) |