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Oliver Wood (mayor)
Oliver Wood may refer to: * Oliver Wood (musician), American musician, one of The Wood Brothers * Oliver Wood (cinematographer) (c. 1942–2023), English cinematographer * Oliver Wood (cyclist) (born 1995), British cyclist * Oliver Wood (general) (1825–1893), American Union brevet brigadier general during the Civil War era * Oliver Wood (Harry Potter), a character in the ''Harry Potter'' novels by J. K. Rowling See also * Oliver Woodward Oliver Holmes Woodward, (8 October 1885 – 24 August 1966) was an Australian metallurgist, mine manager, and soldier noted for his tunnelling activities at the Ypres Salient during the First World War. Early life Woodward was born in Tenterfi ... * Olivewood (other) {{hndis, Wood, Oliver ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oliver Wood (musician)
The Wood Brothers are an American roots band consisting of brothers Chris (upright bass) and Oliver Wood (acoustic and electric guitars), as well as multi-instrumentalist Jano Rix. Their music is a combination of folk, gospel, blues and jazz. Biography From early in their childhood in Boulder, Colorado, Chris and Oliver Wood were steeped in American roots music. Their father, a molecular biologist, performed classic songs at camp fires and family gatherings, while their mother, a poet, instilled a passion for storytelling and turn of phrase. The brothers bonded over their shared appreciation of bluesmen such as Jimmy Reed and Lightnin' Hopkins, but their paths, musical and otherwise, diverged. Oliver moved to Atlanta, where he played guitar in cover bands before earning a spot in Tinsley Ellis’s touring act. At Ellis’s behest, Oliver began to sing and then founded King Johnson, a hard-touring group that released six albums of blues-inflected R&B, funk and country over th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oliver Wood (cinematographer)
Oliver Wood (born 2 April 1950) is an English cinematographer, known for his work on blockbuster action and comedy films such as ''Die Hard 2, Face/Off'', ''Freaky Friday, Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby'', and the ''Bourne'' franchise. He has collaborated with directors like Paul Greengrass, John Woo, Renny Harlin, Ron Underwood, and Adam McKay, and was nominated for a BAFTA Award for Best Cinematography for '' The Bourne Ultimatum.'' Life and career Wood was born in London, England on 2 April 1950. At the age of 19, he moved to New York City. His first break came for director Leonard Kastle on cult crime film ''The Honeymoon Killers'' (1969) where he used available light to give the dark comedy a newsreel look. He shot numerous B-movies and independent films throughout the late 1970s and 1980s, frequently collaborating with cinematographers Joseph Mangine and Fred Murphy. He also worked as a camera operator on higher-profile projects including '' Body Rock'' ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oliver Wood (cyclist)
Oliver "Oli" Wood (born 26 November 1995) is a British cyclist, who rode for UCI Continental team until it folded in March 2023. Wood represents Great Britain at international competitions in track cycling. He won a gold medal in the 2022 World Championships in the team pursuit, and has multiple silver and bronze medals in the team pursuit, madison, scratch race and omnium disciplines at other international championships. Major results Road ;2013 : 6th Paris–Roubaix Juniors ;2016 : 7th Kattekoers : 10th GP Industria & Commercio ;2017 : 1st Ryedale GP : 4th Road race, UCI World Under-23 Championships ;2019 : 1st Stage 1 Tour of the Reservoir : 1st Sheffield, National Circuit Series ;2022 : 8th Dorpenomloop Rucphen ;2023 : 1st Circuit race, National Championships Track ;2014 : National Championships ::1st Team pursuit ::1st Scratch ;2015 : National Championships ::1st Team pursuit ::1st Points race : 2nd Six Days of London (with Chris Latham) ;2016 : UCI World ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oliver Wood (general)
Oliver Wood (June 25, 1825 – June 25, 1893) was a Union Army colonel during the American Civil War. Oliver Wood began his Civil War service as a first lieutenant in the 3-month 22nd Ohio Infantry Regiment.Eicher, John H., and David J. Eicher, ''Civil War High Commands.'' Stanford: Stanford University Press, 2001. . p. 579. He was mustered out of the volunteers on August 19, 1861. After serving as a captain from November 1, 1861 and major from May 10, 1862, Wood was appointed colonel in command of the 22nd Ohio Infantry Regiment, September 16, 1862. After being mustered out of the volunteers on November 18, 1864, Wood was appointed colonel of the 4th United States Veteran Volunteer Infantry, December 29, 1864. He had temporary brigade commands during parts of late 1862, 1863 and 1864 with the Army of the Tennessee, the Army of Arkansas and the Department of Arkansas. He was mustered out of the volunteers again on March 1, 1866. On February 24, 1866, President Andrew Johnso ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oliver Wood (Harry Potter)
The following are supporting characters in the ''Harry Potter'' series written by J. K. Rowling. For members of the Order of the Phoenix, Dumbledore's Army, Hogwarts staff, Ministry of Magic, or for Death Eaters, see the respective articles. The Dursleys The Dursley family are Harry Potter's last living relatives. To ensure Harry's safety, Albus Dumbledore placed him in the Dursleys' care when he was a baby. The Dursleys live at Number 4, Privet Drive, Little Whinging in Surrey, England. They are all Muggles, and despise all things related to magic – and anything out of the ordinary in general – and the Wizarding World, especially the Potters. Vernon Dursley Vernon Dursley is Harry's uncle, married to his aunt Petunia. Vernon is described as a big, beefy man, looking somewhat like a walrus, with hardly any neck, and a large moustache. He is very much the head of his family, laying down most of the rules for Harry and doing most of the threatening, as well as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oliver Woodward
Oliver Holmes Woodward, (8 October 1885 – 24 August 1966) was an Australian metallurgist, mine manager, and soldier noted for his tunnelling activities at the Ypres Salient during the First World War. Early life Woodward was born in Tenterfield, New South Wales, on 8 October 1885 to a pioneering family of Scottish ancestry who had been among the first settlers in the district. He was educated at public schools and for two years at Newington College (1903–04). First World War Woodward was made an acting (rank), acting Captain (OF-2), captain on 23 October 1916. On 9 November, the 1st Australian Tunnelling Company took over Mines in the Battle of Messines (1917), tunnelling operations under the German lines near Messines and safeguarded two mines, one (Hill 60 (Ypres), Hill 60) charged with of Ammonal explosive and the other (Hill 60 (Ypres), The Caterpillar) with . The mines had been earlier laid by the 3rd Canadian Tunnelling Company. At the start of the Messines Ridge, Ba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
