John Wood
Known for Acting · 90 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 (29)
The Avengers
1961
as Twitter
Screen Two
1985
as Robert
Playhouse
1974
as Councillor Podkolyossin
Foyle's War
2002
as Sir Michael Waterford
Theatre 625
1964
Lewis
2007
as Edward Le Plassiter
Thirty-Minute Theatre
1965
as Harry Dunn / Bone
Churchill's People
1974
as Edward the Confessor
NET Playhouse
1966
as Silver Jack / Sir Harcourt / Tom Stylus / Dalton / Caleb Deecie / John Mildmay / Jakes / Dr. Delaney
Doomwatch
1970
as Nigel Waring
Festival
1963
as Laevsky / The Speaker - Robert Emmet
Drama 61-67
1961
as Kincaid / Alec
Napoleon
2002
as Pape Pie VII
Hondo
1967
Espionage
1963
as Douglas
Thursday Theatre
1964
as Max
Theatre Night
1957
as The Wall
Longitude
2000
as Edmund Halley
Out of the Unknown
1965
as Brenner
Strange Experiences
1955
as Man
The Storyteller: Greek Myths
1991
as Minos
Armchair Theatre
1956
as Brian
Love in a Cold Climate
2001
as Lord Merlin
Barnaby Rudge
1960
as Barnaby Rudge
A Tale of Two Cities
1965
as Sydney Carton
At Mother's Request
1987
as Richard Behrens
Plays of Today
1969
as Locke
A Choice of Coward
1964
as Otto
The Truckies
1978
Movies (61)
WarGames
1983
as Stephen Falken
The Clothes in the Wardrobe
1993
as Robert
A Choice of Coward: Design for Living
1964
as Otto
Ladyhawke
1985
as Bishop of Aquila
Chocolat
2000
as Guillaume Blerot
Jumpin' Jack Flash
1986
as Jeremy Talbott
Imagining Argentina
2003
as Amos Sternberg
Sabrina
1995
as Fairchild
Marriage
1981
as Councillor Podkolyossin
Jane Eyre
1996
as Mr. Brocklehurst
Citizen X
1995
as Gorbunov
Lady Jane
1986
as John Dudley, Duke of Nothumberland
The Avengers
1998
as Trubshaw
The Purple Rose of Cairo
1985
as Jason
The Little Vampire
2000
as Lord McAshton
Heartburn
1986
as British Moderator
Shadowlands
1993
as Christopher Riley
An Ideal Husband
1999
as Lord Caversham
The Madness of King George
1994
as Thurlow
Nicholas and Alexandra
1971
as Col. Kobylinsky
Orlando
1992
as Archduke Harry
Richard III
1995
as King Edward IV
Goodbye, Mr. Chips
2002
as Wetherby
The Mouse on the Moon
1963
as Countryman
Slaughterhouse-Five
1972
as English Officer
The Young Americans
1993
as Richard Donnelly
The Revengers' Comedies
1998
as Col. Marcus
Idol on Parade
1959
as Jeremy
The Summer in Gossensass
1964
as Eilert Løvborg
Longitude
2000
as Sir Edmund Halley
Two-Way Stretch
1960
as Captain
The Empty Beach
1985
as Parker
Metroland
1997
as The Retired Commuter
The White Countess
2005
as Prince Peter Belinskya
Uncovered
1995
as Cesar
The Rebel
1961
as Poet
Somebody Killed Her Husband
1978
as Ernest Van Stanten
Rasputin
1996
as Prime Minister Stolypin
Postman's Knock
1962
as P.C. Woods
Which Way to the Front?
1970
as Finkel
Memento Mori
1992
as Ex-Inspector Henry Mortimer
The Body
2001
as Cardinal Pesci
Too Many Cooks
1966
as Brenner
Love is a Ball
1963
as Julian Soames
That Kind of Girl
1963
as Doctor
The Gambler
1997
as The General
The Venice Project
1999
as The Viscount
Jazz Boat
1960
as Benson - Jeweller's Assistant
One More Time
1970
as Figg
The Challenge
1960
as School Inspector
Twelfth Night
1987
as Sir Toby Belch
The Return of the Dancing Master
2004
as Jonas Andersson
Just Like a Woman
1967
as John Martin
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Journey of Radiance
2000
as Charles Leadbeater
Just for Fun
1963
as Official
The Rocket Post
2004
as Sir Wilson Ramsay
Blue Fire Lady
1977
as Gus
Mad Cows
1999
as Alistair
Poor Cherry
1967
as Brian
Oh, Boy!
1938
as Man
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Computers... But Were Afraid to Ask
1984
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 90 credits spanning from 1938 to 2007, John Wood has appeared in 61 films and 29 TV shows.
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Most Popular John Wood Movies
- WarGames (1983) — as Stephen Falken
- The Clothes in the Wardrobe (1993) — as Robert
- A Choice of Coward: Design for Living (1964) — as Otto
- Ladyhawke (1985) — as Bishop of Aquila
- Chocolat (2000) — as Guillaume Blerot
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