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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

7.072

WarGames
1983-06-03

7

Chocolat
2000-12-22

7

Ladyhawke
1985-03-27

The Revengers' Comedies

5.8

The Revengers' Comedies
1998-06-09

6.899

Shadowlands
1993-12-25

Jumpin' Jack Flash

6.091

Jumpin' Jack Flash
1986-10-09

6.8

Lady Jane
1986-02-07

The Young Americans

5.8

The Young Americans
1993-10-08

Slaughterhouse-Five

6.471

Slaughterhouse-Five
1972-03-15

7.2

Citizen X
1995-02-25

6.9

Orlando
1992-12-11

4.4

The Avengers
1998-08-13

4.3

One More Time
1970-05-01

5.5

The Body
2001-04-13

Goodbye, Mr. Chips

6.3

Goodbye, Mr. Chips
2002-12-26

Nicholas and Alexandra

6.9

Nicholas and Alexandra
1971-11-29

6.9

Jane Eyre
1996-01-20

6.5

Rasputin
1996-03-23

5.6

Uncovered
1995-01-04

The White Countess

6.2

The White Countess
2005-10-30

0

Poor Cherry
1967-09-09

Somebody Killed Her Husband

5.1

Somebody Killed Her Husband
1978-09-29

Which Way to the Front?

4.833

Which Way to the Front?
1970-09-03

That Kind of Girl

5.6

That Kind of Girl
1963-01-01

Postman's Knock

4.3

Postman's Knock
1962-02-22

The Return of the Dancing Master

4.3

The Return of the Dancing Master
2004-04-08

4.8

The Gambler
1997-10-30

4.5

Twelfth Night
1987-06-01

6.167

Sabrina
1995-12-15

5.3

The Challenge
1960-05-17

Imagining Argentina

5.6

Imagining Argentina
2003-09-13

The Purple Rose of Cairo

7.391

The Purple Rose of Cairo
1985-03-01

The Summer House

5.429

The Summer House
1993-12-21

Just Like a Woman

5

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

6.5

Blue Fire Lady
1977-12-09

6.7

Richard III
1995-12-29

The Madness of King George

6.8

The Madness of King George
1994-12-28

7.3

Longitude
2000-01-02

The Venice Project

0

The Venice Project
1999-09-09

An Ideal Husband

6.418

An Ideal Husband
1999-04-15

4.6

Love Is a Ball
1963-04-24

The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Journey of Radiance

5.8

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

The Little Vampire

6.8

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

3.9

Mad Cows
1999-10-29

7

Idol on Parade
1959-03-24

The Empty Beach

3.2

The Empty Beach
1985-09-12

7

Memento Mori
1992-04-19

3.7

Just for Fun
1963-02-01

7.8

The Rebel
1961-03-07

5.961

Heartburn
1986-07-25

The Mouse on the Moon

5.9

The Mouse on the Moon
1963-05-07

5.9

Metroland
1997-08-30

The Rocket Post

5.6

The Rocket Post
2004-05-13

0

Marriage
1981-07-10

0

Oh, Boy!
1938-09-12

Out of the Unknown

6.8

Out of the Unknown
1965-10-04

7.7

The Avengers
1961-01-07

6.9

Napoleon
2002-10-07

7.8

Foyle's War
2002-10-27

0

Espionage
1963-10-02

6.2

Hondo
1967-09-08

0

The Truckies
1978-07-31

5

Barnaby Rudge
1960-09-30

5.667

Doomwatch
1970-02-09

At Mother's Request

0

At Mother's Request
1987-01-04

Love in a Cold Climate

7.8

Love in a Cold Climate
2001-02-04

The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones

7

The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones
2002-01-13