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John Wood

John Wood

Known For Acting
Birthday Jul 05, 1930
Died Aug 06, 2011 (81)
Birthplace Derbyshire, England, UK
Popularity 0.4 (history)
Updated Dec 19, 2024 (Update)
Entry Date Apr 13, 2024
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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.

Known For

Filmography

The White Countess

The White Countess

2005

as Prince Peter Belinskya

The Rocket Post

The Rocket Post

2004

as Sir Wilson Ramsay

Imagining Argentina

Imagining Argentina

2003

as Amos Sternberg

Goodbye, Mr. Chips

Goodbye, Mr. Chips

2002

as Wetherby

The Body

The Body

2001

as Cardinal Pesci

Longitude

Longitude

2000

as Sir Edmund Halley

Chocolat

Chocolat

2000

as Guillaume Blerot

The Little Vampire

The Little Vampire

2000

as Lord McAshton

The Venice Project

The Venice Project

1999

as The Viscount

An Ideal Husband

An Ideal Husband

1999

as Lord Caversham

Mad Cows

Mad Cows

1999

as Alistair

The Revengers' Comedies

The Revengers' Comedies

1998

as Col. Marcus

The Avengers

The Avengers

1998

as Trubshaw

Metroland

Metroland

1997

as The Retired Commuter

The Gambler

The Gambler

1997

as The General

Rasputin

Rasputin

1996

as Prime Minister Stolypin

Jane Eyre

Jane Eyre

1996

as Mr. Brocklehurst

Uncovered

Uncovered

1995

as Cesar

Sabrina

Sabrina

1995

as Fairchild

Citizen X

Citizen X

1995

as Gorbunov

Richard III

Richard III

1995

as King Edward IV

The Madness of King George

The Madness of King George

1994

as Thurlow

The Young Americans

The Young Americans

1993

as Richard Donnelly

Shadowlands

Shadowlands

1993

as Christopher Riley

The Summer House

The Summer House

1993

as Robert

Orlando

Orlando

1992

as Archduke Harry

Memento Mori

Memento Mori

1992

as Ex-Inspector Henry Mortimer

Twelfth Night

Twelfth Night

1987

as Sir Toby Belch

Jumpin' Jack Flash

Jumpin' Jack Flash

1986

as Jeremy Talbott

Lady Jane

Lady Jane

1986

as John Dudley, Duke of Nothumberland

Heartburn

Heartburn

1986

as British Moderator

The Empty Beach

The Empty Beach

1985

as Parker

Ladyhawke

Ladyhawke

1985

as Bishop of Aquila

The Purple Rose of Cairo

The Purple Rose of Cairo

1985

as Jason

WarGames

WarGames

1983

as Stephen Falken

Somebody Killed Her Husband

Somebody Killed Her Husband

1978

as Ernest Van Stanten

Blue Fire Lady

Blue Fire Lady

1977

as Gus

Slaughterhouse-Five

Slaughterhouse-Five

1972

as English Officer

Nicholas and Alexandra

Nicholas and Alexandra

1971

as Col. Kobylinsky

Which Way to the Front?

Which Way to the Front?

1970

as Finkel

One More Time

One More Time

1970

as Figg

Just Like a Woman

Just Like a Woman

1967

as John Martin

Poor Cherry

Poor Cherry

1967

as Brian

Just for Fun

Just for Fun

1963

as Official

That Kind of Girl

That Kind of Girl

1963

as Doctor

Love Is a Ball

Love Is a Ball

1963

as Julian Soames

The Mouse on the Moon

The Mouse on the Moon

1963

as Countryman

Postman's Knock

Postman's Knock

1962

as P.C. Woods

The Rebel

The Rebel

1961

as Poet

The Challenge

The Challenge

1960

as School Inspector

Idol on Parade

Idol on Parade

1959

as Jeremy

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Organization Category Movie
Television Credits

Napoleon

as Pape Pie VII

Episodes: 4

First Aired: Oct 07, 2002

Love in a Cold Climate

as Lord Merlin

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Feb 04, 2001

The Avengers

as Twitter

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 07, 1961

Doomwatch

as Nigel Waring

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Feb 09, 1970

At Mother's Request

as Richard Behrens

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 04, 1987

Barnaby Rudge

Episodes: 13

First Aired: Sep 30, 1960

The Truckies

Episodes: 12

First Aired: Jul 31, 1978

Out of the Unknown

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 04, 1965

Foyle's War

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 27, 2002

Espionage

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 02, 1963

Hondo

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 08, 1967

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2024 8 13 37 6
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2024 12 6 10 2
2025 1 10 20 4
2025 2 5 11 1
2025 3 4 7 1
2025 5 2 3 1
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