Actor
John Wood
Born July 5, 1930 in Derbyshire, England, UKDied August 6, 201159 films
John Wood (5 July 1930 – 6 August 2011) was an English stage and screen actor known for his distinguished career in both classical and contemporary theater. He was born on July 5, 1930, in Derbyshire, England. Wood gained prominence as a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company, where he performed in numerous Shakespearean productions.
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Wood's notable stage roles include performances in "Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead," "The Rivals," and "Travesties," among many others. He also appeared in various productions on Broadway, earning critical acclaim for his performances in plays such as "Amadeus" and "The Winslow Boy."
In addition to his stage work, John Wood had a presence in film and television. He starred in movies like "WarGames" (1983) and "Chocolat" (2000). His television credits include appearances in series such as "The Avengers," "Inspector Morse," and "Midsomer Murders."
John Wood was highly regarded for his exceptional acting talent, particularly his ability to portray complex characters with depth and nuance. He received several awards throughout his career, including a Tony Award for his performance in "Travesties" and a Laurence Olivier Award for his work in "The Philanthropist."
Sadly, John Wood passed away on August 6, 2011, in England, leaving behind a legacy of remarkable performances in the world of theater and film.
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Filmography
59 films as actor- 2005The White CountessPrince Peter Belinskya
- 2004The Rocket PostSir Wilson Ramsay
- 2004The Return of the Dancing MasterJonas Andersson
- 2003Imagining ArgentinaAmos Sternberg
- 2002Goodbye, Mr. ChipsWetherby
- 2001The BodyCardinal Pesci
- 2000ChocolatGuillaume Blerot
- 2000The Little VampireLord McAshton
- 2000The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Journey of RadianceCharles Leadbeater
- 2000LongitudeSir Edmund Halley
- 1999Mad CowsAlistair
- 1999The Venice ProjectThe Viscount
- 1999An Ideal HusbandLord Caversham
- 1998MetrolandThe Retired Commuter
- 1998The AvengersTrubshaw
- 1998The Revengers' ComediesCol. Marcus
- 1997The GamblerThe General
- 1996RasputinPrime Minister Stolypin
- 1996Jane EyreMr. Brocklehurst
- 1995Richard IIIKing Edward IV
- 1995SabrinaFairchild
- 1995Citizen XGorbunov
- 1995UncoveredCesar
- 1994The Madness of King GeorgeThurlow
- 1993ShadowlandsChristopher Riley
- 1993The Clothes in the WardrobeRobert
- 1993The Young AmericansRichard Donnelly
- 1992OrlandoArchduke Harry
- 1992Memento MoriEx-Inspector Henry Mortimer
- 1991The Storyteller: Greek Myths - Daedalus & IcarusMinos
- 1987Twelfth NightSir Toby Belch
- 1986Jumpin' Jack FlashJeremy Talbott
- 1986HeartburnBritish Moderator
- 1986Lady JaneJohn Dudley, Duke of Nothumberland
- 1985LadyhawkeBishop of Aquila
- 1985The Purple Rose of CairoJason
- 1983WarGamesStephen Falken
- 1981MarriageCouncillor Podkolyossin
- 1978Somebody Killed Her HusbandErnest Van Stanten
- 1977Blue Fire LadyGus
- 1972Slaughterhouse-FiveEnglish Officer
- 1971Nicholas and AlexandraCol. Kobylinsky
- 1970Which Way to the Front?Finkel
- 1970One More TimeFigg
- 1967Poor CherryBrian
- 1967Just Like a WomanJohn Martin
- 1966Too Many CooksBrenner
- 1964A Choice of Coward: Design for LivingOtto
- 1963The Mouse on the MoonCountryman
- 1963Love is a BallJulian Soames
- 1963Just for FunOfficial
- 1963That Kind of GirlDoctor
- 1962Postman's KnockP.C. Woods
- 1961The RebelPoet
- 1960Two-Way StretchCaptain
- 1960The ChallengeSchool Inspector
- 1960Jazz BoatBenson - Jeweller's Assistant
- 1959Idol on ParadeJeremy
- 1938Oh, Boy!Man