John Wood
Acting
1930-07-05 · 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.
Filmography
Lewis
2007 · Series
The White Countess
2005 · Movie
The Rocket Post
2004 · Movie
The Return of the Dancing Master
2004 · Movie
Imagining Argentina
2003 · Movie
Goodbye, Mr. Chips
2002 · Movie
Foyle's War
2002 · Series
Napoleon
2002 · Series
Gay Propaganda
2002 · Movie
The Body
2001 · Movie
Love in a Cold Climate
2001 · Series
Chocolat
2000 · Movie
The Little Vampire
2000 · Movie
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Journey of Radiance
2000 · Movie
Longitude
2000 · Series
Longitude
2000 · Movie
Mad Cows
1999 · Movie
The Venice Project
1999 · Movie
An Ideal Husband
1999 · Movie
Metroland
1998 · Movie
The Avengers
1998 · Movie
The Revengers' Comedies
1998 · Movie
The Gambler
1997 · Movie
Rasputin
1996 · Movie
Jane Eyre
1996 · Movie
Richard III
1995 · Movie
Sabrina
1995 · Movie
Citizen X
1995 · Movie
Uncovered
1995 · Movie
The Madness of King George
1994 · Movie
Shadowlands
1993 · Movie
The Clothes in the Wardrobe
1993 · Movie
The Young Americans
1993 · Movie
Orlando
1992 · Movie
Memento Mori
1992 · Movie
The Storyteller: Greek Myths
1991 · Series
Twelfth Night
1987 · Movie
At Mother's Request
1987 · Series
Jumpin' Jack Flash
1986 · Movie
Heartburn
1986 · Movie
Lady Jane
1986 · Movie
The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
1985 · Series
Ladyhawke
1985 · Movie
The Purple Rose of Cairo
1985 · Movie
Screen Two
1985 · Series
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Computers... But Were Afraid to Ask
1984 · Movie
WarGames
1983 · Movie
Marriage
1981 · Movie
Somebody Killed Her Husband
1978 · Movie
The Truckies
1978 · Series
Blue Fire Lady
1977 · Movie
Churchill's People
1974 · Series
Playhouse
1974 · Series
Slaughterhouse-Five
1972 · Movie
Nicholas and Alexandra
1971 · Movie
Which Way to the Front?
1970 · Movie
One More Time
1970 · Movie
Doomwatch
1970 · Series
Plays of Today
1969 · Series
Poor Cherry
1967 · Movie
Hondo
1967 · Series
Just Like a Woman
1967 · Movie
Too Many Cooks
1966 · Movie
NET Playhouse
1966 · Series
Thirty-Minute Theatre
1965 · Series
Out of the Unknown
1965 · Series
A Tale of Two Cities
1965 · Series
Thursday Theatre
1964 · Series
The Summer in Gossensass
1964 · Movie
A Choice of Coward: Design for Living
1964 · Movie
A Choice of Coward
1964 · Series
Theatre 625
1964 · Series
Festival
1963 · Series
Espionage
1963 · Series
The Mouse on the Moon
1963 · Movie
Love is a Ball
1963 · Movie
Just for Fun
1963 · Movie
That Kind of Girl
1963 · Movie
Postman's Knock
1962 · Movie
Drama 61-67
1961 · Series
The Rebel
1961 · Movie
The Avengers
1961 · Series
Two-Way Stretch
1960 · Movie
Barnaby Rudge
1960 · Series
The Challenge
1960 · Movie
Jazz Boat
1960 · Movie
Idol on Parade
1959 · Movie
Theatre Night
1957 · Series
Armchair Theatre
1956 · Series
Strange Experiences
1955 · Series
Oh, Boy!
1938 · Movie