John Wood
Acting
Born: July 5, 1930 · Derbyshire, England, UK
Died: August 6, 2011 (aged 81)
Highest Rated
Biography
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.
Known for
Chocolat
2000
WarGames
1983
Ladyhawke
1985
The Purple Rose of Cairo
1985
The Avengers
1998
Sabrina
1995
The Little Vampire
2000
Jumpin' Jack Flash
1986
Citizen X
1995
Orlando
1992
Shadowlands
1993
The Madness of King George
1994
Photos (1)
Movies (60)
WarGames
Stephen Falken
Chocolat
Guillaume Blerot
Ladyhawke
Bishop of Aquila
The Avengers
Trubshaw
Sabrina
Fairchild
Citizen X
Gorbunov
Jane Eyre
Mr. Brocklehurst
The Purple Rose of Cairo
Jason
Heartburn
British Moderator
The Body
Cardinal Pesci
Lady Jane
John Dudley, Duke of Nothumberland
Orlando
Archduke Harry
The Madness of King George
Thurlow
Jumpin' Jack Flash
Jeremy Talbott
Imagining Argentina
Amos Sternberg
An Ideal Husband
Lord Caversham
The Young Americans
Richard Donnelly
The Little Vampire
Lord McAshton
Slaughterhouse-Five
English Officer
The White Countess
Prince Peter Belinskya
Nicholas and Alexandra
Col. Kobylinsky
Richard III
King Edward IV
A Choice of Coward: Design for Living
Otto
Shadowlands
Christopher Riley
Longitude
Sir Edmund Halley
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Journey of Radiance
Charles Leadbeater
The Mouse on the Moon
Countryman
Two-Way Stretch
Captain
Which Way to the Front?
Finkel
Rasputin
Prime Minister Stolypin
Metroland
The Retired Commuter
The Revengers' Comedies
Col. Marcus
Memento Mori
Ex-Inspector Henry Mortimer
Uncovered
Cesar
Mad Cows
Alistair
Goodbye, Mr. Chips
Wetherby
Love is a Ball
Julian Soames
Marriage
Councillor Podkolyossin
Somebody Killed Her Husband
Ernest Van Stanten
The Gambler
The General
The Clothes in the Wardrobe
Robert
The Summer in Gossensass
Eilert Løvborg
Idol on Parade
Jeremy
Postman's Knock
P.C. Woods
One More Time
Figg
The Rebel
Poet
The Challenge
School Inspector
The Rocket Post
Sir Wilson Ramsay
The Venice Project
The Viscount
Twelfth Night
Sir Toby Belch
Jazz Boat
Benson - Jeweller's Assistant
Poor Cherry
Brian
Just for Fun
Official
Too Many Cooks
Brenner
That Kind of Girl
Doctor
Blue Fire Lady
Gus
Just Like a Woman
John Martin
The Return of the Dancing Master
Jonas Andersson
Oh, Boy!
Man
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Computers... But Were Afraid to Ask
1984
TV Shows (31)
The Avengers
Twitter · 1 eps
Foyle's War
Sir Michael Waterford · 1 eps
Screen Two
Robert · 1 eps
Lewis
Edward Le Plassiter · 1 eps
Thirty-Minute Theatre
Harry Dunn · 1 eps
Thirty-Minute Theatre
Bone · 1 eps
Playhouse
Councillor Podkolyossin · 1 eps
Theatre 625
1 eps
NET Playhouse
Silver Jack · 1 eps
NET Playhouse
Sir Harcourt · 1 eps
NET Playhouse
Tom Stylus · 1 eps
NET Playhouse
Dalton · 1 eps
NET Playhouse
Caleb Deecie · 1 eps
NET Playhouse
John Mildmay · 1 eps
NET Playhouse
Jakes · 1 eps
NET Playhouse
Dr. Delaney · 1 eps
Churchill's People
Edward the Confessor · 1 eps
Out of the Unknown
Brenner · 1 eps
Napoleon
Pape Pie VII · 2 eps
Espionage
Douglas · 1 eps
Doomwatch
Nigel Waring · 1 eps
Hondo
1 eps
Longitude
Edmund Halley · 1 eps
Theatre Night
The Wall · 1 eps
The Storyteller: Greek Myths
Minos · 1 eps
Strange Experiences
Man · 2 eps
Love in a Cold Climate
Lord Merlin · 2 eps
Armchair Theatre
Brian · 1 eps
Barnaby Rudge
Barnaby Rudge · 13 eps
At Mother's Request
Richard Behrens · 2 eps
A Choice of Coward
Otto · 1 eps
