1930-07-05 Derbyshire, 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.
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The White Countess | Prince Peter Belinskya | 2005-10-30 |
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The Rocket Post | Sir Wilson Ramsay | 2004-05-13 |
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Die Rückkehr des Tanzlehrers | Jonas Andersson | 2004-04-08 |
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Imagining Argentina | Amos Sternberg | 2003-09-13 |
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Goodbye, Mr. Chips | Wetherby | 2002-12-26 |
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The Body | Cardinal Pesci | 2001-04-13 |
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Chocolat | Guillaume Blerot | 2000-12-22 |
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The Little Vampire | Lord McAshton | 2000-10-27 |
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Longitude | Sir Edmund Halley | 2000-01-02 |
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The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Journey of Radiance | Charles Leadbeater | 2000-07-11 |
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The Venice Project | The Viscount | 1999-09-09 |
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Mad Cows | Alistair | 1999-10-29 |
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An Ideal Husband | Lord Caversham | 1999-01-14 |
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The Avengers | Trubshaw | 1998-08-13 |
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The Revengers' Comedies | Col. Marcus | 1998-06-09 |
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The Gambler | The General | 1997-10-30 |
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Metroland | The Retired Commuter | 1997-08-30 |
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Rasputin | Prime Minister Stolypin | 1996-03-23 |
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Jane Eyre | Mr. Brocklehurst | 1996-01-20 |
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Richard III | King Edward IV | 1995-12-29 |
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Sabrina | Fairchild | 1995-12-15 |
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Citizen X | Gorbunov | 1995-02-25 |
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Uncovered | Cesar | 1994-05-01 |
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The Madness of King George | Thurlow | 1994-12-28 |
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The Young Americans | Richard Donnelly | 1993-10-08 |
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The Summer House | Robert | 1993-12-21 |
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Shadowlands | Christopher Riley | 1993-12-25 |
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Memento Mori | Ex-Inspector Henry Mortimer | 1992-04-19 |
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Orlando | Archduke Harry | 1992-12-11 |
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Twelfth Night | Sir Toby Belch | 1987-06-01 |
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Lady Jane | John Dudley, Duke of Nothumberland | 1986-02-07 |
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Heartburn | British Moderator | 1986-07-25 |
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Jumpin' Jack Flash | Jeremy Talbott | 1986-10-09 |
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Ladyhawke | Bishop of Aquila | 1985-03-27 |
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The Empty Beach | Parker | 1985-09-12 |
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The Purple Rose of Cairo | Jason | 1985-03-01 |
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Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Computers... But Were Afraid to Ask | 1984-01-01 | |
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WarGames | Stephen Falken | 1983-06-03 |
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Marriage | Councillor Podkolyossin | 1981-07-10 |
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Somebody Killed Her Husband | Ernest Van Stanten | 1978-09-29 |
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Blue Fire Lady | Gus | 1977-12-09 |
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Slaughterhouse-Five | English Officer | 1972-03-15 |
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Nicholas and Alexandra | Col. Kobylinsky | 1971-11-29 |
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Which Way to the Front? | Finkel | 1970-09-03 |
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One More Time | Figg | 1970-05-01 |
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Poor Cherry | Brian | 1967-09-09 |
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Just Like a Woman | John Martin | 1967-02-26 |
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A Choice of Coward: Design for Living | Otto | 1964-08-31 |
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The Mouse on the Moon | Countryman | 1963-05-07 |
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Love Is a Ball | Julian Soames | 1963-04-24 |
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Just for Fun | Official | 1963-02-01 |
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That Kind of Girl | Doctor | 1963-01-01 |
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Postman's Knock | P.C. Woods | 1962-02-22 |
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The Rebel | Poet | 1961-03-07 |
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The Challenge | School Inspector | 1960-05-17 |
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Idol on Parade | Jeremy | 1959-03-24 |
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Oh, Boy! | Man | 1938-09-12 |
