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.
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Movies (42)
The White Countess
as Prince Peter Belinskya
2005
The Rocket Post
as Sir Wilson Ramsay
2004
The Return of the Dancing Master
as Jonas Andersson
2004
Imagining Argentina
as Amos Sternberg
2003
Goodbye, Mr. Chips
as Wetherby
2002
Gay Propaganda
Sound (Sound)
2002
The Body
as Cardinal Pesci
2001
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
Mad Cows
as Alistair
1999
The Venice Project
as The Viscount
1999
An Ideal Husband
as Lord Caversham
1999
The Avengers
as Trubshaw
1998
The Revengers' Comedies
as Col. Marcus
1998
The Gambler
as The General
1997
Metroland
as The Retired Commuter
1997
Rasputin
as Prime Minister Stolypin
1996
Jane Eyre
as Mr. Brocklehurst
1996
Richard III
as King Edward IV
1995
Sabrina
as Fairchild
1995
Citizen X
as Gorbunov
1995
Uncovered
as Cesar
1995
The Madness of King George
as Thurlow
1994
Shadowlands
as Christopher Riley
1993
The Clothes in the Wardrobe
as Robert
1993
The Young Americans
as Richard Donnelly
1993
Orlando
as Archduke Harry
1992
Memento Mori
as Ex-Inspector Henry Mortimer
1992
Twelfth Night
as Sir Toby Belch
1987
Jumpin' Jack Flash
as Jeremy Talbott
1986
Heartburn
as British Moderator
1986
Lady Jane
as John Dudley, Duke of Nothumberland
1986
The Empty Beach
as Parker
1985
Ladyhawke
as Bishop of Aquila
1985
The Purple Rose of Cairo
as Jason
1985
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Computers... But Were Afraid to Ask
1984
WarGames
as Stephen Falken
1983
Marriage
as Councillor Podkolyossin
1981
Somebody Killed Her Husband
as Ernest Van Stanten
1978
Blue Fire Lady
as Gus
1977
TV Shows (8)
Foyle's War
as Sir Michael Waterford
2002
Napoleon
as Pape Pie VII
2002
Love in a Cold Climate
as Lord Merlin
2001
Longitude
as Edmund Halley
2000
The Storyteller: Greek Myths
as Minos
1991
At Mother's Request
as Richard Behrens
1987
The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Director (Directing)
1985
The Truckies
1978