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
The White Countess
as Prince Peter Belinskya
The White Countess
as Prince Peter Belinskya
The Rocket Post
as Sir Wilson Ramsay
The Rocket Post
as Sir Wilson Ramsay
The Return of the Dancing Master
as Jonas Andersson
The Return of the Dancing Master
as Jonas Andersson
Imagining Argentina
as Amos Sternberg
Imagining Argentina
as Amos Sternberg
Goodbye, Mr. Chips
as Wetherby
Goodbye, Mr. Chips
as Wetherby
The Body
as Cardinal Pesci
The Body
as Cardinal Pesci
Chocolat
as Guillaume Blerot
Chocolat
as Guillaume Blerot
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Journey of Radiance
as Charles Leadbeater
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Journey of Radiance
as Charles Leadbeater
Longitude
as Sir Edmund Halley
Longitude
as Sir Edmund Halley
Mad Cows
as Alistair
Mad Cows
as Alistair
An Ideal Husband
as Lord Caversham
An Ideal Husband
as Lord Caversham
Metroland
as The Retired Commuter
Metroland
as The Retired Commuter
The Avengers
as Trubshaw
The Avengers
as Trubshaw
The Revengers' Comedies
as Col. Marcus
The Revengers' Comedies
as Col. Marcus
The Gambler
as The General
The Gambler
as The General
Rasputin
as Prime Minister Stolypin
Rasputin
as Prime Minister Stolypin
Richard III
as King Edward IV
Richard III
as King Edward IV
Sabrina
as Fairchild
Sabrina
as Fairchild
Citizen X
as Gorbunov
Citizen X
as Gorbunov
Shadowlands
as Christopher Riley
Shadowlands
as Christopher Riley
The Clothes in the Wardrobe
as Robert
The Clothes in the Wardrobe
as Robert
The Young Americans
as Richard Donnelly
The Young Americans
as Richard Donnelly
Memento Mori
as Ex-Inspector Henry Mortimer
Memento Mori
as Ex-Inspector Henry Mortimer
Twelfth Night
as Sir Toby Belch
Twelfth Night
as Sir Toby Belch
Heartburn
as British Moderator
Heartburn
as British Moderator
Lady Jane
as John Dudley, Duke of Nothumberland
Lady Jane
as John Dudley, Duke of Nothumberland
The Purple Rose of Cairo
as Jason
The Purple Rose of Cairo
as Jason
Nicholas and Alexandra
as Col. Kobylinsky
Nicholas and Alexandra
as Col. Kobylinsky
Love is a Ball
as Julian Soames
Love is a Ball
as Julian Soames
Oh, Boy!
as Man
Oh, Boy!
as Man