John Wood
Personal Info
Known for
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
1930-07-05
Day of Death
2011-08-06 (81 years old)
Place of Birth
Derbyshire, England, UK
John Wood
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.
Acting
(2005)
The White Countess
as Prince Peter Belinskya
(2004)
The Rocket Post
as Sir Wilson Ramsay
(2004)
The Return of the Dancing Master
as Jonas Andersson
(2003)
Imagining Argentina
as Amos Sternberg
(2002)
Goodbye, Mr. Chips
as Wetherby
(2001)
The Body
as Cardinal Pesci
(2000)
Chocolat
as Guillaume Blerot
(2000)
The Little Vampire
as Lord McAshton
(2000)
Longitude
as Sir Edmund Halley
(2000)
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Journey of Radiance
as Charles Leadbeater
(1999)
An Ideal Husband
as Lord Caversham
(1999)
Mad Cows
as Alistair
(1999)
The Venice Project
as The Viscount
(1998)
The Avengers
as Trubshaw
(1998)
The Revengers' Comedies
as Col. Marcus
(1997)
Metroland
as The Retired Commuter
(1997)
The Gambler
as The General
(1996)
Jane Eyre
as Mr. Brocklehurst
(1996)
Rasputin
as Prime Minister Stolypin
(1995)
Sabrina
as Fairchild
(1995)
Citizen X
as Gorbunov
(1995)
Richard III
as King Edward IV
(1994)
The Madness of King George
as Thurlow
(1994)
Uncovered
as Cesar
(1993)
Shadowlands
as Christopher Riley
(1993)
The Young Americans
as Richard Donnelly
(1993)
The Summer House
as Robert
(1992)
Orlando
as Archduke Harry
(1992)
Memento Mori
as Ex-Inspector Henry Mortimer
(1987)
Twelfth Night
as Sir Toby Belch
(1986)
Heartburn
as British Moderator
(1986)
Jumpin' Jack Flash
as Jeremy Talbott
(1986)
Lady Jane
as John Dudley, Duke of Nothumberland
(1985)
Ladyhawke
as Bishop of Aquila
(1985)
The Purple Rose of Cairo
as Jason
(1985)
The Empty Beach
as Parker
(1984)
(1983)
WarGames
as Stephen Falken
(1981)
Marriage
as Councillor Podkolyossin
(1978)
Somebody Killed Her Husband
as Ernest Van Stanten
(1977)
Blue Fire Lady
as Gus
(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
(1967)
Poor Cherry
as Brian
(1967)
Just Like a Woman
as John Martin
(1964)
(1963)
The Mouse on the Moon
as Countryman
(1963)
Love Is a Ball
as Julian Soames
(1963)
That Kind of Girl
as Doctor
(1963)
Just for Fun
as Official
(1962)
Postman's Knock
as P.C. Woods
(1961)
The Rebel
as Poet
(1960)
The Challenge
as School Inspector
(1959)
Idol on Parade
as Jeremy
(1938)
Oh, Boy!
as Man
Crew
(2002)
Gay Propaganda
Sound