John Wood
Acting
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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
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
The Avengers
1998
The Revengers' Comedies
1998
The Gambler
1997
Metroland
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
The Empty Beach
1985
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
Out of the Unknown
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