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 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.
Fotos
Películas (62)
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
Gay Propaganda
2002 · Sound
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
Metroland
1998 · The Retired Commuter
The Avengers
1998 · Trubshaw
The Revengers' Comedies
1998 · Col. Marcus
The Gambler
1997 · The General
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 Clothes in the Wardrobe
1993 · Robert
The Young Americans
1993 · Richard Donnelly
Orlando
1992 · Archduke Harry
Memento Mori
1992 · Ex-Inspector Henry Mortimer
The Storyteller: Greek Myths - Daedalus & Icarus
1991 · Minos
Twelfth Night
1987 · Sir Toby Belch
Jumpin' Jack Flash
1986 · Jeremy Talbott
Heartburn
1986 · British Moderator
Lady Jane
1986 · John Dudley, Duke of Nothumberland
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
Marriage
1981 · Councillor Podkolyossin
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
Too Many Cooks
1966 · Brenner
The Summer in Gossensass
1964 · Eilert Løvborg
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
Two-Way Stretch
1960 · Captain
The Challenge
1960 · School Inspector
Jazz Boat
1960 · Benson - Jeweller's Assistant
Idol on Parade
1959 · Jeremy
Oh, Boy!
1938 · Man
Series (31)
Lewis
2007 · Edward Le Plassiter
Foyle's War
2002 · Sir Michael Waterford
Napoleon
2002 · Pape Pie VII
Love in a Cold Climate
2001 · Lord Merlin
Longitude
2000 · Edmund Halley
The Storyteller: Greek Myths
1991 · Minos
At Mother's Request
1987 · Richard Behrens
The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
1985 · Director
Screen Two
1985 · Robert
The Truckies
1978
Churchill's People
1974 · Edward the Confessor
Playhouse
1974 · Councillor Podkolyossin
Doomwatch
1970 · Nigel Waring
Plays of Today
1969 · Locke
Hondo
1967
NET Playhouse
1966 · Silver Jack, Sir Harcourt, Tom Stylus, Dalton, Caleb Deecie, John Mildmay, Jakes, Dr. Delaney
Thirty-Minute Theatre
1965 · Harry Dunn, Bone
Out of the Unknown
1965 · Brenner
A Tale of Two Cities
1965 · Sydney Carton
Thursday Theatre
1964 · Max
A Choice of Coward
1964 · Otto
Theatre 625
1964
Festival
1963 · Laevsky, The Speaker - Robert Emmet
Espionage
1963 · Douglas
Drama 61-67
1961 · Kincaid, Alec
The Avengers
1961 · Twitter
Barnaby Rudge
1960 · Barnaby Rudge
Kenilworth
1957 · Dr. Doboobie
Theatre Night
1957 · The Wall
Armchair Theatre
1956 · Brian
Strange Experiences
1955 · Man