
John Wood
Known for Acting · 86 credits
- Born
- 1930-07-05
- Died
- 2011-08-06
- Place of birth
- Derbyshire, England, UK
- Also known as
- John Woods · Tom Wood · Джон Вуд
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
TV Shows (25)

The Avengers
1961
as Twitter

Playhouse
1974
as Councillor Podkolyossin

Foyle's War
2002
as Sir Michael Waterford

Screen Two
1985
as Robert

Theatre 625
1964
Drama 61-67
1961
as Kincaid / Alec

Out of the Unknown
1965
as Brenner

Doomwatch
1970
as Nigel Waring

Churchill's People
1974
as Edward the Confessor
Festival
1963
as Laevsky / The Speaker - Robert Emmet

Espionage
1963
as Douglas

Hondo
1967

Napoleon
2002
as Pape Pie VII

Longitude
2000
as Edmund Halley

Theatre Night
1957
as The Wall

The Storyteller: Greek Myths
1991
as Minos

Armchair Theatre
1956
as Brian

Barnaby Rudge
1960
as Barnaby Rudge

Love in a Cold Climate
2001
as Lord Merlin
Thursday Theatre
1964
as Max

A Choice of Coward
1964
as Otto

Strange Experiences
1955
as Man

At Mother's Request
1987
as Richard Behrens
The Truckies
1978
Plays of Today
1969
as Locke
Movies (61)

Chocolat
2000
as Guillaume Blerot

WarGames
1983
as Stephen Falken

Sabrina
1995
as Fairchild

Ladyhawke
1985
as Bishop of Aquila

Nicholas and Alexandra
1971
as Col. Kobylinsky

Citizen X
1995
as Gorbunov

Jane Eyre
1996
as Mr. Brocklehurst

Shadowlands
1993
as Christopher Riley

The Avengers
1998
as Trubshaw

Orlando
1992
as Archduke Harry

The Purple Rose of Cairo
1985
as Jason

The Little Vampire
2000
as Lord McAshton

Slaughterhouse-Five
1972
as English Officer

Heartburn
1986
as British Moderator

Lady Jane
1986
as John Dudley, Duke of Nothumberland

The Madness of King George
1994
as Thurlow

The White Countess
2005
as Prince Peter Belinskya

The Body
2001
as Cardinal Pesci

Uncovered
1995
as Cesar

Richard III
1995
as King Edward IV

Jumpin' Jack Flash
1986
as Jeremy Talbott

Rasputin
1996
as Prime Minister Stolypin

Imagining Argentina
2003
as Amos Sternberg

Oh, Boy!
1938
as Man

Somebody Killed Her Husband
1978
as Ernest Van Stanten

An Ideal Husband
1999
as Lord Caversham

The Young Americans
1993
as Richard Donnelly

The Clothes in the Wardrobe
1993
as Robert

The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Journey of Radiance
2000
as Charles Leadbeater

Two-Way Stretch
1960
as Captain

Memento Mori
1992
as Ex-Inspector Henry Mortimer

Metroland
1997
as The Retired Commuter

Longitude
2000
as Sir Edmund Halley

The Rebel
1961
as Poet

Goodbye, Mr. Chips
2002
as Wetherby

The Rocket Post
2004
as Sir Wilson Ramsay

The Mouse on the Moon
1963
as Countryman

The Challenge
1960
as School Inspector

The Revengers' Comedies
1998
as Col. Marcus

Which Way to the Front?
1970
as Finkel

The Gambler
1997
as The General

The Return of the Dancing Master
2004
as Jonas Andersson

Mad Cows
1999
as Alistair

That Kind of Girl
1963
as Doctor

One More Time
1970
as Figg

The Empty Beach
1985
as Parker

The Venice Project
1999
as The Viscount

Marriage
1981
as Councillor Podkolyossin

Idol on Parade
1959
as Jeremy

Just for Fun
1963
as Official

Love is a Ball
1963
as Julian Soames

Twelfth Night
1987
as Sir Toby Belch

Jazz Boat
1960
as Benson - Jeweller's Assistant

Just Like a Woman
1967
as John Martin

Poor Cherry
1967
as Brian

Blue Fire Lady
1977
as Gus

A Choice of Coward: Design for Living
1964
as Otto

Too Many Cooks
1966
as Brenner

Postman's Knock
1962
as P.C. Woods

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

The Summer in Gossensass
1964
as Eilert Løvborg
About John Wood
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… With 86 credits spanning from 1938 to 2005, John Wood has appeared in 61 films and 25 TV shows.
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- Chocolat (2000) — as Guillaume Blerot
- WarGames (1983) — as Stephen Falken
- Sabrina (1995) — as Fairchild
- Ladyhawke (1985) — as Bishop of Aquila
- Nicholas and Alexandra (1971) — as Col. Kobylinsky
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