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John Wood
Actor, Director
Born July 5, 1930Died August 6, 2011 (81 years)
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.
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.
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.
Known For
Filmography
| 2008 | Premio Donostia a Antonio Banderas · as Cardinal Pesci |
| 2006 | Lewis (TV Series) · as Edward Le Passiter |
| 2005 | The White Countess · as Prince Peter Belinskya |
| 2004 | The Rocket Post · as Sir Wilson Ramsay |
| 2004 | The Hard Cops · as Jonas Andersson |
| 2003 | Imagining Argentina · as Amos Sternberg |
| 2002 | Goodbye, Mr. Chips · as Wetherby |
| 2002 | Foyle's War (TV Series) |
| 2002 | Napoleon (TV Series) · as Pape Pie Vii |
| 2001 | Victoria & Albert (TV Series) · as Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke Of Wellington |
| 2001 | Love in a Cold Climate (TV Series) · as Lord Merlin |
| 2001 | The Body · as Cardinal Pesci |
| 2000 | Chocolat · as Guillaume Blerot |
| 2000 | The Little Vampire · as Lord Mcashton |
| 2000 | The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Journey of Radiance · as Charles Leadbeater |
| 2000 | Longitude · as Sir Edmund Halley |
| 2000 | Longitude (TV Series) · as Sir Edmund Halley |
| 1999 | Mad Cows · as Alistair |
| 1999 | The Venice Project · as The Viscount |
| 1999 | An Ideal Husband · as Lord Caversham |
| 1998 | The Canterbury Tales (TV Series) · as The Knight |
| 1998 | The Avengers · as Trubshaw |
| 1998 | The Revengers' Comedies · as Col. Marcus |
| 1997 | The Gambler · as The General |
| 1997 | |
| 1996 | Rasputin · as Prime Minister Stolypin |
| 1996 | Jane Eyre · as Mr. Brocklehurst |
| 1995 | Sabrina · as Fairchild |
| 1995 | Richard III · as King Edward Iv |
| 1995 | Citizen X · as Gorbunov |
| 1995 | Kavanagh Q.C. (TV Series) · as Mr. Justice Way |
| 1994 | The Madness of King George · as Thurlow |
| 1994 | Uncovered · as Cesar |
| 1993 | Shadowlands · as Christopher Riley |
| 1993 | The Summer House · as Robert |
| 1993 | The Young Americans · as Richard Donnelly |
| 1992 | Orlando · as Archduke Harry |
| 1992 | Memento Mori · as Ex-Inspector Henry Mortimer |
| 1992 | The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles (TV Series) · as Charles Leadbeater |
| 1991 | The Storyteller: Greek Myths (TV Series) · as Minos |
| 1987 | At Mother's Request (TV Series) · as Richard Behrens |
| 1986 | Twelfth Night · as Sir Toby Belch |
| 1986 | Jumpin' Jack Flash · as Jeremy Talbott |
| 1986 | Heartburn · as British Moderator |
| 1986 | Lady Jane · as John Dudley, Duke Of Nothumberland |
| 1985 | The Empty Beach · as Parker |
| 1985 | The Purple Rose of Cairo · as Jason |
| 1985 | |
| 1984 | Screen Two (TV Series) · as Ex-Inspector Henry Mortimer |
| 1983 | WarGames · as Stephen Falken |
| 1978 | Somebody Killed Her Husband · as Ernest Van Stanten |
| 1977 | Blue Fire Lady · as Gus |
| 1973 | Playhouse (TV Series) · as Councillor Podkolyossin |
| 1972 | Slaughterhouse-Five · as English Officer |
| 1971 | Nicholas and Alexandra · as Col. Kobylinsky |
| 1970 | Which Way to the Front? · as Finkel |
| 1970 | One More Time · as Figg |
| 1970 | Doomwatch (TV Series) · as Nigel Waring |
| 1967 | Omnibus (TV Series) · as Franz Kafka |
| 1967 | Hondo (TV Series) |
| 1967 | Just Like a Woman · as John Martin |
| 1967 | NBC Experiment in Television (TV Series) · as Penciller |
| 1965 | Lady L · as Photographer |
| 1965 | Thirty-Minute Theatre (TV Series) · as Bone |
| 1965 | Out of the Unknown (TV Series) |
| 1964 | NET Playhouse (TV Series) · as Cast |
| 1963 | Espionage (TV Series) |
| 1963 | Love Is a Ball · as Julian Soames |
| 1963 | The Mouse on the Moon · as Countryman |
| 1963 | That Kind of Girl · as Doctor |
| 1963 | Just for Fun · as Official |
| 1962 | Live Now - Pay Later · as Curate |
| 1962 | Postman's Knock · as P.c. Woods |
| 1961 | Invasion Quartet · as Duty Officer - War Office |
| 1961 | Call Me Genius · as Poet |
| 1961 | Drama 61-67 (TV Series) · as Alec |
| 1961 | |
| 1961 | The Avengers (TV Series) · as Twitter |
| 1961 | Wings of Death · as Photographer |
| 1960 | The Day They Robbed the Bank of England · as Lieutenant James |
| 1960 | Jazz Boat · as Benson - Jeweller's Assistant |
| 1960 | It Takes a Thief · as School Inspector |
| 1960 | Two Way Stretch · as Captain |
| 1959 | Idol on Parade · as Jeremy |
| 1957 | Television World Theatre (TV Series) · as Lewis, The Dauphin |
| 1957 | The Army Game (TV Series) · as William The Conqueror |
| 1957 | Emergency-Ward 10 (TV Series) · as Dr. Squires |
| 1957 | Theatre Night (TV Series) · as The Wall |
| 1956 | Armchair Theatre (TV Series) · as Brian |
| 1955 | ITV Play of the Week (TV Series) · as Dr. Gilbert Canning |
| 1955 | ITV Television Playhouse (TV Series) · as Doctor Jack Wilson |
| 1950 | Sunday Night Theatre (TV Series) · as Sandor Horvath |
| 1938 | Oh Boy! · as Man |