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.

Filmography (89 Appearances)

Lewis

2007

The White Countess

2005

The Rocket Post

2004

The Return of the Dancing Master

2004

Imagining Argentina

2003

Goodbye, Mr. Chips

2002

Foyle's War

2002

Napoleon

2002

The Body

2001

Love in a Cold Climate

2001

Chocolat

2000

The Little Vampire

2000

The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Journey of Radiance

2000

Longitude

2000

Longitude

2000

Mad Cows

1999

The Venice Project

1999

An Ideal Husband

1999

Metroland

1998

The Avengers

1998

The Revengers' Comedies

1998

The Gambler

1997

Rasputin

1996

Jane Eyre

1996

Richard III

1995

Sabrina

1995

Citizen X

1995

Uncovered

1995

The Madness of King George

1994

Shadowlands

1993

The Clothes in the Wardrobe

1993

The Young Americans

1993

Orlando

1992

Memento Mori

1992

The Storyteller: Greek Myths

1991

Twelfth Night

1987

At Mother's Request

1987

Jumpin' Jack Flash

1986

Heartburn

1986

Lady Jane

1986

Ladyhawke

1985

The Purple Rose of Cairo

1985

Screen Two

1985

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

1984

WarGames

1983

Marriage

1981

Somebody Killed Her Husband

1978

The Truckies

1978

Blue Fire Lady

1977

Churchill's People

1974

Playhouse

1974

Slaughterhouse-Five

1972

Nicholas and Alexandra

1971

Which Way to the Front?

1970

One More Time

1970

Doomwatch

1970

Plays of Today

1969

Poor Cherry

1967

Hondo

1967

Just Like a Woman

1967

Too Many Cooks

1966

NET Playhouse

1966

Thirty-Minute Theatre

1965

Out of the Unknown

1965

A Tale of Two Cities

1965

Thursday Theatre

1964

The Summer in Gossensass

1964

A Choice of Coward: Design for Living

1964

A Choice of Coward

1964

Theatre 625

1964

Festival

1963

Espionage

1963

The Mouse on the Moon

1963

Love is a Ball

1963

Just for Fun

1963

That Kind of Girl

1963

Postman's Knock

1962

Drama 61-67

1961

The Rebel

1961

The Avengers

1961

Two-Way Stretch

1960

Barnaby Rudge

1960

The Challenge

1960

Jazz Boat

1960

Idol on Parade

1959

Theatre Night

1957

Armchair Theatre

1956

Strange Experiences

1955

Oh, Boy!

1938 Debut
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