John Wood
62 movies · 31 TV shows
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- Jul 5, 1930
- Died
- Aug 6, 2011 (age 81)
- Place of birth
- Derbyshire, England, UK
- Also known as
- John Woods · Tom Wood · Джон Вуд
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."
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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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Known for
John Wood: movies and TV shows
Acting (91)
- 2007
- 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
- 2002
- 2002
- 2001 The Body
as Cardinal Pesci
- 2001
- 2000 Chocolat
as Guillaume Blerot
- 2000 The Little Vampire
as Lord McAshton
- 2000 The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Journey of Radiance
as Charles Leadbeater
- 2000 Longitude
as Sir Edmund Halley
- 2000
- 1999 Mad Cows
as Alistair
- 1999 The Venice Project
as The Viscount
- 1999 An Ideal Husband
as Lord Caversham
- 1998 Metroland
as The Retired Commuter
- 1998 The Avengers
as Trubshaw
- 1998 The Revengers' Comedies
as Col. Marcus
- 1997 The Gambler
as The General
- 1996 Rasputin
as Prime Minister Stolypin
- 1996 Jane Eyre
as Mr. Brocklehurst
- 1995 Richard III
as King Edward IV
- 1995 Sabrina
as Fairchild
- 1995 Citizen X
as Gorbunov
- 1995 Uncovered
as Cesar
- 1994 The Madness of King George
as Thurlow
- 1993 Shadowlands
as Christopher Riley
- 1993 The Clothes in the Wardrobe
as Robert
- 1993 The Young Americans
as Richard Donnelly
- 1992 Orlando
as Archduke Harry
- 1992 Memento Mori
as Ex-Inspector Henry Mortimer
- 1991
- 1991
- 1987 Twelfth Night
as Sir Toby Belch
- 1987
- 1986 Jumpin' Jack Flash
as Jeremy Talbott
- 1986 Heartburn
as British Moderator
- 1986 Lady Jane
as John Dudley, Duke of Nothumberland
- 1985 Ladyhawke
as Bishop of Aquila
- 1985 The Purple Rose of Cairo
as Jason
- 1985
- 1984
- 1983 WarGames
as Stephen Falken
- 1981 Marriage
as Councillor Podkolyossin
- 1978 Somebody Killed Her Husband
as Ernest Van Stanten
- 1978
- 1977 Blue Fire Lady
as Gus
- 1974
- 1974
- 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
- 1970
- 1969
- 1967 Poor Cherry
as Brian
- 1967
- 1967 Just Like a Woman
as John Martin
- 1966 Too Many Cooks
as Brenner
- 1966 NET Playhouse · TV
as Silver Jack / Sir Harcourt / Tom Stylus / Dalton / Caleb Deecie / John Mildmay / Jakes / Dr. Delaney · 8 episodes
- 1965
- 1965
- 1965
- 1964
- 1964 The Summer in Gossensass
as Eilert Løvborg
- 1964
- 1964
- 1964
- 1963
- 1963
- 1963 The Mouse on the Moon
as Countryman
- 1963 Love is a Ball
as Julian Soames
- 1963 Just for Fun
as Official
- 1963 That Kind of Girl
as Doctor
- 1962 Postman's Knock
as P.C. Woods
- 1961
- 1961 The Rebel
as Poet
- 1961
- 1960 Two-Way Stretch
as Captain
- 1960
- 1960 The Challenge
as School Inspector
- 1960 Jazz Boat
as Benson - Jeweller's Assistant
- 1959 Idol on Parade
as Jeremy
- 1957
- 1957
- 1956
- 1955
- 1938 Oh, Boy!
as Man
Behind the camera (2)
- 2002 Gay Propaganda
Sound
- 1985