Samuel S. Hinds
Biography
Samuel Southey Hinds was a veteran American actor and former lawyer born in Brooklyn, New York, on April 4, 1875. He began his career as a lawyer before transitioning to acting at age 54, appearing in over 200 films until his death in 1948. Notable roles include Peter Bailey in "It's a Wonderful Life" (1946) and Paul Sycamore in "You Can't Take It With You" (1938), both directed by Frank Capra.