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John Wood

John Wood

Acting

Born: July 5, 1930Derbyshire, England, UK

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.

Known For
Filmography
The White Countess

The White Countess

Prince Peter Belinskya

2005
The Rocket Post

The Rocket Post

Sir Wilson Ramsay

2004
The Return of the Dancing Master

The Return of the Dancing Master

Jonas Andersson

2004
Imagining Argentina

Imagining Argentina

Amos Sternberg

2003
Goodbye, Mr. Chips

Goodbye, Mr. Chips

Wetherby

2002
The Body

The Body

Cardinal Pesci

2001
Chocolat

Chocolat

Guillaume Blerot

2000
The Little Vampire

The Little Vampire

Lord McAshton

2000
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Journey of Radiance

The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Journey of Radiance

Charles Leadbeater

2000
Longitude

Longitude

Sir Edmund Halley

2000
Mad Cows

Mad Cows

Alistair

1999
The Venice Project

The Venice Project

The Viscount

1999
An Ideal Husband

An Ideal Husband

Lord Caversham

1999
The Avengers

The Avengers

Trubshaw

1998
The Revengers' Comedies

The Revengers' Comedies

Col. Marcus

1998
The Gambler

The Gambler

The General

1997
Metroland

Metroland

The Retired Commuter

1997
Rasputin

Rasputin

Prime Minister Stolypin

1996
Jane Eyre

Jane Eyre

Mr. Brocklehurst

1996
Richard III

Richard III

King Edward IV

1995
Sabrina

Sabrina

Fairchild

1995
Citizen X

Citizen X

Gorbunov

1995
Uncovered

Uncovered

Cesar

1995
The Madness of King George

The Madness of King George

Thurlow

1994
Shadowlands

Shadowlands

Christopher Riley

1993
The Clothes in the Wardrobe

The Clothes in the Wardrobe

Robert

1993
The Young Americans

The Young Americans

Richard Donnelly

1993
Orlando

Orlando

Archduke Harry

1992
Memento Mori

Memento Mori

Ex-Inspector Henry Mortimer

1992
Twelfth Night

Twelfth Night

Sir Toby Belch

1987
Jumpin' Jack Flash

Jumpin' Jack Flash

Jeremy Talbott

1986
Heartburn

Heartburn

British Moderator

1986
Lady Jane

Lady Jane

John Dudley, Duke of Nothumberland

1986
The Empty Beach

The Empty Beach

Parker

1985
Ladyhawke

Ladyhawke

Bishop of Aquila

1985
The Purple Rose of Cairo

The Purple Rose of Cairo

Jason

1985
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Computers... But Were Afraid to Ask

Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Computers... But Were Afraid to Ask

1984
WarGames

WarGames

Stephen Falken

1983
Marriage

Marriage

Councillor Podkolyossin

1981
Somebody Killed Her Husband

Somebody Killed Her Husband

Ernest Van Stanten

1978
Blue Fire Lady

Blue Fire Lady

Gus

1977
Slaughterhouse-Five

Slaughterhouse-Five

English Officer

1972
Nicholas and Alexandra

Nicholas and Alexandra

Col. Kobylinsky

1971
Which Way to the Front?

Which Way to the Front?

Finkel

1970
One More Time

One More Time

Figg

1970
Poor Cherry

Poor Cherry

Brian

1967
Just Like a Woman

Just Like a Woman

John Martin

1967
Too Many Cooks

Too Many Cooks

Brenner

1966
The Summer in Gossensass

The Summer in Gossensass

Eilert Løvborg

1964
A Choice of Coward: Design for Living

A Choice of Coward: Design for Living

Otto

1964
The Mouse on the Moon

The Mouse on the Moon

Countryman

1963
Love is a Ball

Love is a Ball

Julian Soames

1963
Just for Fun

Just for Fun

Official

1963
That Kind of Girl

That Kind of Girl

Doctor

1963
Postman's Knock

Postman's Knock

P.C. Woods

1962
The Rebel

The Rebel

Poet

1961
Two-Way Stretch

Two-Way Stretch

Captain

1960
Jazz Boat

Jazz Boat

Benson - Jeweller's Assistant

1960
The Challenge

The Challenge

School Inspector

1960
Idol on Parade

Idol on Parade

Jeremy

1959
Oh, Boy!

Oh, Boy!

Man

1938