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John Wood

John Wood

Actor · 1930–2011 · Derbyshire, England, UK

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Biography

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.

Acted in 84

2000s

  1. 2007
  2. 2005
  3. 2004

    The Rocket Post

    Sir Wilson Ramsay

  4. 2003
  5. 2002

    Goodbye, Mr. Chips

    Wetherby

  6. 2001
  7. Love in a Cold Climate

    Lord Merlin · 2 episodes

  8. 2000
  9. The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Journey of Radiance

    Charles Leadbeater

  10. Longitude

    Sir Edmund Halley

  11. Longitude

    Edmund Halley · 1 episode

1990s

  1. 1999

    Mad Cows

    Alistair

  2. The Venice Project

    The Viscount

  3. 1998

    Metroland

    The Retired Commuter

  4. 1997

    The Gambler

    The General

  5. 1996

    Rasputin

    Prime Minister Stolypin

  6. 1995
  7. 1994
  8. 1993

    Shadowlands

    Christopher Riley

  9. The Young Americans

    Richard Donnelly

  10. 1992

    Orlando

    Archduke Harry

  11. Memento Mori

    Ex-Inspector Henry Mortimer

  12. 1991

    The Storyteller: Greek Myths - Daedalus & Icarus

    Minos

1980s

  1. 1987

    Twelfth Night

    Sir Toby Belch

  2. At Mother's Request

    Richard Behrens · 2 episodes

  3. 1986
  4. 1985
  5. 1984

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

    Movie

  6. 1983
  7. 1981

1960s

  1. 1967

    Poor Cherry

    Brian

  2. Hondo

    TV

  3. Just Like a Woman

    John Martin

  4. 1966

    Too Many Cooks

    Brenner

  5. 1965
  6. 1964

    The Summer in Gossensass

    Eilert Løvborg

  7. A Choice of Coward: Design for Living

    Otto

  8. A Choice of Coward

    Otto · 1 episode

  9. 1963
  10. The Mouse on the Moon

    Countryman

  11. Just for Fun

    Official

  12. That Kind of Girl

    Doctor

  13. 1962

    Postman's Knock

    P.C. Woods

  14. 1961

    The Rebel

    Poet

  15. 1960

    Two-Way Stretch

    Captain

  16. Barnaby Rudge

    Barnaby Rudge · 13 episodes

  17. Jazz Boat

    Benson - Jeweller's Assistant

1950s

  1. 1959

    Idol on Parade

    Jeremy

  2. 1957

    Theatre Night

    The Wall · 1 episode

  3. 1956

    Armchair Theatre

    Brian · 1 episode

  4. 1955

    Strange Experiences

    Man · 2 episodes

1930s

  1. 1938

    Oh, Boy!

    Man

Directed 1