Known For
Acting
Born
Jul 05, 1930
Died
Aug 06, 2011
Place of Birth
Derbyshire, England, UK
Credits
93 titles
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.
Known For
Filmography
Lewis
Edward Le Plassiter
The White Countess
Prince Peter Belinskya
The Rocket Post
Sir Wilson Ramsay
The Return of the Dancing Master
Jonas Andersson
Imagining Argentina
Amos Sternberg
Goodbye, Mr. Chips
Wetherby
Foyle's War
Sir Michael Waterford
Napoleon
Pape Pie VII
Gay Propaganda
Sound
The Body
Cardinal Pesci
Love in a Cold Climate
Lord Merlin
Chocolat
Guillaume Blerot
The Little Vampire
Lord McAshton
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Journey of Radiance
Charles Leadbeater
Longitude
Edmund Halley
Longitude
Sir Edmund Halley
Mad Cows
Alistair
The Venice Project
The Viscount
An Ideal Husband
Lord Caversham
Metroland
The Retired Commuter
The Avengers
Trubshaw
The Revengers' Comedies
Col. Marcus
The Gambler
The General
Rasputin
Prime Minister Stolypin
Jane Eyre
Mr. Brocklehurst
Richard III
King Edward IV
Sabrina
Fairchild
Citizen X
Gorbunov
Uncovered
Cesar
The Madness of King George
Thurlow
Shadowlands
Christopher Riley
The Clothes in the Wardrobe
Robert
The Young Americans
Richard Donnelly
Orlando
Archduke Harry
Memento Mori
Ex-Inspector Henry Mortimer
The Storyteller: Greek Myths - Daedalus & Icarus
Minos
The Storyteller: Greek Myths
Minos
Twelfth Night
Sir Toby Belch
At Mother's Request
Richard Behrens
Jumpin' Jack Flash
Jeremy Talbott
Heartburn
British Moderator
Lady Jane
John Dudley, Duke of Nothumberland
The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Director
Ladyhawke
Bishop of Aquila
The Purple Rose of Cairo
Jason
Screen Two
Robert
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Computers... But Were Afraid to Ask
WarGames
Stephen Falken
Marriage
Councillor Podkolyossin
Somebody Killed Her Husband
Ernest Van Stanten