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John Wood
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Acting
Birthday
1930-07-05,Derbyshire, England, UK
Gender
Male
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.

Filmography

7.065

WarGames
1983-06-03

6.975

Chocolat
2000-12-22

7

Ladyhawke
1985-03-27

The Revengers' Comedies

5.773

The Revengers' Comedies
1998-06-09

6.891

Shadowlands
1993-12-25

Jumpin' Jack Flash

6.096

Jumpin' Jack Flash
1986-10-09

6.906

Lady Jane
1986-02-07

The Young Americans

5.694

The Young Americans
1993-10-08

Slaughterhouse-Five

6.506

Slaughterhouse-Five
1972-03-15

7.178

Citizen X
1995-02-25

6.925

Orlando
1992-12-11

4.5

The Avengers
1998-08-13

5

One More Time
1970-05-27

5.532

The Body
2001-04-13

Goodbye, Mr. Chips

6.389

Goodbye, Mr. Chips
2002-12-26

Nicholas and Alexandra

6.968

Nicholas and Alexandra
1971-11-29

6.9

Jane Eyre
1996-01-20

6.56

Rasputin
1996-03-23

5.6

Uncovered
1995-01-04

The White Countess

6.224

The White Countess
2005-10-30

0

Poor Cherry
1967-09-09

Somebody Killed Her Husband

5

Somebody Killed Her Husband
1978-09-29

Which Way to the Front?

4.8

Which Way to the Front?
1970-09-03

That Kind of Girl

5.75

That Kind of Girl
1963-01-01

Postman's Knock

4.917

Postman's Knock
1962-02-22

The Return of the Dancing Master

5.25

The Return of the Dancing Master
2004-04-08

4.778

The Gambler
1997-10-30

6.333

Twelfth Night
1987-06-01

6.216

Sabrina
1995-12-15

5.55

The Challenge
1960-05-17

Imagining Argentina

5.6

Imagining Argentina
2003-09-13

The Purple Rose of Cairo

7.393

The Purple Rose of Cairo
1985-03-01

The Clothes in the Wardrobe

6

The Clothes in the Wardrobe
1993-12-21

Just Like a Woman

5.667

Just Like a Woman
1967-02-26

A Choice of Coward: Design for Living

0

A Choice of Coward: Design for Living
1964-08-31

6.75

Blue Fire Lady
1977-12-09

6.8

Richard III
1995-12-29

The Madness of King George

6.804

The Madness of King George
1994-12-28

7.414

Longitude
2000-01-02

The Venice Project

7

The Venice Project
1999-09-09

An Ideal Husband

6.471

An Ideal Husband
1999-01-14

5.125

Love is a Ball
1963-04-24

The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Journey of Radiance

6

The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Journey of Radiance
2000-07-11

The Little Vampire

6.936

The Little Vampire
2000-10-27

Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Computers... But Were Afraid to Ask

0

Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Computers... But Were Afraid to Ask
1984-01-01

4.409

Mad Cows
1999-10-29

7

Idol on Parade
1959-03-24

The Empty Beach

4.9

The Empty Beach
1985-09-12

6.333

Memento Mori
1992-04-19

5.25

Just for Fun
1963-02-01

7.821

The Rebel
1961-03-07

6

Heartburn
1986-07-25

5.844

Metroland
1997-08-30

The Rocket Post

5.444

The Rocket Post
2004-05-13

0

Marriage
1981-07-10

9

Oh, Boy!
1938-09-12

6.4

Jazz Boat
1960-02-01

Two-Way Stretch

6.8

Two-Way Stretch
1960-12-20

The Mouse on the Moon

6.274

The Mouse on the Moon
1963-05-07

The Summer in Gossensass

0

The Summer in Gossensass
1964-09-15

0

Too Many Cooks
1966-12-15

Out of the Unknown

7.125

Out of the Unknown
1965-10-04

7.8

The Avengers
1961-01-07

7.8

Foyle's War
2002-10-27

6.857

Hondo
1967-09-08

0

The Truckies
1978-07-31

5

Barnaby Rudge
1960-09-30

6.417

Doomwatch
1970-02-09

At Mother's Request

10

At Mother's Request
1987-01-04

Love in a Cold Climate

7.923

Love in a Cold Climate
2001-02-04

6.841

Napoleon
2002-10-07

The Storyteller: Greek Myths

8.168

The Storyteller: Greek Myths
1991-12-01

7

Playhouse
1974-03-13

8

Festival
1963-10-09

8

Festival
1963-10-09

0

Theatre Night
1957-01-21

7

Longitude
2000-01-02

7.2

Theatre 625
1964-05-03

Churchill's People

5

Churchill's People
1974-12-30

Strange Experiences

0

Strange Experiences
1955-09-24

0

Drama 61-67
1961-03-19

0

Drama 61-67
1961-03-19

Armchair Theatre

6

Armchair Theatre
1956-07-08

10

Espionage
1963-10-02

A Choice of Coward

7

A Choice of Coward
1964-08-10

7.143

Screen Two
1985-01-06

0

Plays of Today
1969-09-11

Thursday Theatre

0

Thursday Theatre
1964-10-08