John Wood

Birthday:

07/05/1930

Place of birth:

Derbyshire, England, UK:

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.



Credits

The White Countess (2005)
Prince Peter Belinskya
The Rocket Post (2004)
Sir Wilson Ramsay
The Return of the Dancing Master (2004)
Jonas Andersson
Imagining Argentina (2003)
Amos Sternberg
Goodbye, Mr. Chips (2002)
Wetherby
The Body (2001)
Cardinal Pesci
Chocolat (2000)
Guillaume Blerot
The Little Vampire (2000)
Lord McAshton
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Journey of Radiance (2000)
Charles Leadbeater
Longitude (2000)
Sir Edmund Halley
Mad Cows (1999)
Alistair
The Venice Project (1999)
The Viscount
An Ideal Husband (1999)
Lord Caversham
The Avengers (1998)
Trubshaw
The Revengers' Comedies (1998)
Col. Marcus
The Gambler (1997)
The General
Metroland (1997)
The Retired Commuter
Rasputin (1996)
Prime Minister Stolypin
Jane Eyre (1996)
Mr. Brocklehurst
Richard III (1995)
King Edward IV
Sabrina (1995)
Fairchild
Citizen X (1995)
Gorbunov
Uncovered (1995)
Cesar
The Madness of King George (1994)
Thurlow
Shadowlands (1993)
Christopher Riley
The Young Americans (1993)
Richard Donnelly
Orlando (1992)
Archduke Harry
Memento Mori (1992)
Ex-Inspector Henry Mortimer
Twelfth Night (1987)
Sir Toby Belch
Heartburn (1986)
British Moderator
Jumpin' Jack Flash (1986)
Jeremy Talbott
Lady Jane (1986)
John Dudley, Duke of Nothumberland
The Empty Beach (1985)
Parker
Ladyhawke (1985)
Bishop of Aquila
The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985)
Jason
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Computers... But Were Afraid to Ask (1984)
WarGames (1983)
Stephen Falken
Somebody Killed Her Husband (1978)
Ernest Van Stanten
Blue Fire Lady (1977)
Gus
Slaughterhouse-Five (1972)
English Officer
Nicholas and Alexandra (1971)
Col. Kobylinsky
Which Way to the Front? (1970)
Finkel
One More Time (1970)
Figg
Poor Cherry (1967)
Brian
Just Like a Woman (1967)
John Martin
A Choice of Coward: Design for Living (1964)
Otto
The Mouse on the Moon (1963)
Countryman
Love Is a Ball (1963)
Julian Soames
Just for Fun (1963)
Official
That Kind of Girl (1963)
Doctor
Postman's Knock (1962)
P.C. Woods
The Rebel (1961)
Poet
The Challenge (1960)
School Inspector
Idol on Parade (1959)
Jeremy