John Wood
Known for: Acting
Born: July 5, 1930
Died: August 6, 2011
Place of birth: Derbyshire, England, UK
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.
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Filmography
61 movies · 30 TV shows, newest first
7.6
Lewis
2007
6.2
The White Countess
2005
5.4
The Rocket Post
2004
5.3
The Return of the Dancing Master
2004
5.7
Imagining Argentina
2003
6.3
Goodbye, Mr. Chips
2002
7.9
Foyle's War
2002
6.9
Napoleon
2002NR
Gay Propaganda
2002
5.5
The Body
2001
8.1
Love in a Cold Climate
2001
7.0
Chocolat
2000
6.9
The Little Vampire
2000
6.0
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Journey of Radiance
2000
7.4
Longitude
2000
7.0
Longitude
2000
4.4
Mad Cows
1999
7.0
The Venice Project
1999
6.5
An Ideal Husband
1999
5.8
Metroland
1998
4.4
The Avengers
1998
5.8
The Revengers' Comedies
1998
4.8
The Gambler
1997
6.6
Rasputin
1996
6.9
Jane Eyre
1996
6.8
Richard III
1995
6.2
Sabrina
1995
7.2
Citizen X
1995
5.6
Uncovered
1995
6.8
The Madness of King George
1994
6.9
Shadowlands
1993
6.0
The Clothes in the Wardrobe
1993
5.7
The Young Americans
1993
6.9
Orlando
1992
6.3
Memento Mori
1992
8.2
The Storyteller: Greek Myths
1991
6.3
Twelfth Night
1987
10.0
At Mother's Request
1987
6.1
Jumpin' Jack Flash
1986
6.0
Heartburn
1986
6.9
Lady Jane
1986
7.2
The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
1985
7.0
Ladyhawke
1985
7.4
The Purple Rose of Cairo
1985
7.1
Screen Two
1985
NR
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Computers... But Were Afraid to Ask
1984
7.1
WarGames
1983
NR
Marriage
1981
5.0
Somebody Killed Her Husband
1978NR
The Truckies
1978
6.8
Blue Fire Lady
1977
5.0
Churchill's People
1974
7.0
Playhouse
1974
6.5
Slaughterhouse-Five
1972
7.0
Nicholas and Alexandra
1971
4.7
Which Way to the Front?
1970
5.0
One More Time
1970
6.4
Doomwatch
1970NR
Plays of Today
1969
NR
Poor Cherry
1967
6.9
Hondo
1967
5.7
Just Like a Woman
1967
NR
Too Many Cooks
1966
7.3
NET Playhouse
1966
4.3
Thirty-Minute Theatre
1965
7.1
Out of the Unknown
19657.0
A Tale of Two Cities
1965NR
Thursday Theatre
1964
NR
The Summer in Gossensass
1964
NR
A Choice of Coward: Design for Living
1964
7.0
A Choice of Coward
1964
7.2
Theatre 625
19648.0
Festival
1963
10.0
Espionage
1963
6.3
The Mouse on the Moon
1963
5.1
Love is a Ball
1963
5.3
Just for Fun
1963
5.8
That Kind of Girl
1963
4.9
Postman's Knock
1962NR
Drama 61-67
1961
7.8
The Rebel
1961
7.8
The Avengers
1961
6.8
Two-Way Stretch
1960
5.0
Barnaby Rudge
1960
5.5
The Challenge
1960
6.4
Jazz Boat
1960
7.0
Idol on Parade
1959
NR
Theatre Night
1957
6.0
Armchair Theatre
1956
NR
Strange Experiences
1955
9.0
Oh, Boy!
1938