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 (61)
Chocolat
Guillaume Blerot
WarGames
Stephen Falken
Heartburn
British Moderator
Richard III
King Edward IV
Citizen X
Gorbunov
The Avengers
Trubshaw
Sabrina
Fairchild
The Body
Cardinal Pesci
Slaughterhouse-Five
English Officer
Ladyhawke
Bishop of Aquila
The Little Vampire
Lord McAshton
An Ideal Husband
Lord Caversham
Lady Jane
John Dudley, Duke of Nothumberland
Jumpin' Jack Flash
Jeremy Talbott
The Purple Rose of Cairo
Jason
Jane Eyre
Mr. Brocklehurst
Orlando
Archduke Harry
The White Countess
Prince Peter Belinskya
Shadowlands
Christopher Riley
Which Way to the Front?
Finkel
The Madness of King George
Thurlow
Imagining Argentina
Amos Sternberg
Nicholas and Alexandra
Col. Kobylinsky
Somebody Killed Her Husband
Ernest Van Stanten
Longitude
Sir Edmund Halley
The Young Americans
Richard Donnelly
Uncovered
Cesar
Metroland
The Retired Commuter
Two-Way Stretch
Captain
One More Time
Figg
The Rebel
Poet
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Journey of Radiance
Charles Leadbeater
The Storyteller: Greek Myths - Daedalus & Icarus
Minos
That Kind of Girl
Doctor
Blue Fire Lady
Gus
Rasputin
Prime Minister Stolypin
The Clothes in the Wardrobe
Robert
Love is a Ball
Julian Soames
The Challenge
School Inspector
The Revengers' Comedies
Col. Marcus
The Mouse on the Moon
Countryman
Too Many Cooks
Brenner
Mad Cows
Alistair
The Gambler
The General
The Summer in Gossensass
Eilert Løvborg
Goodbye, Mr. Chips
Wetherby
Marriage
Councillor Podkolyossin
Postman's Knock
P.C. Woods
Jazz Boat
Benson - Jeweller's Assistant
Just for Fun
Official
The Venice Project
The Viscount
Idol on Parade
Jeremy
The Rocket Post
Sir Wilson Ramsay
Twelfth Night
Sir Toby Belch
Memento Mori
Ex-Inspector Henry Mortimer
The Return of the Dancing Master
Jonas Andersson
A Choice of Coward: Design for Living
Otto
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Computers... But Were Afraid to Ask
1984
Just Like a Woman
John Martin
Poor Cherry
Brian
Oh, Boy!
Man
TV Shows (31)
The Avengers
Twitter · 1 eps
Screen Two
Robert · 1 eps
Thirty-Minute Theatre
Harry Dunn · 1 eps
Thirty-Minute Theatre
Bone · 1 eps
Theatre 625
1 eps
Playhouse
Councillor Podkolyossin · 1 eps
Lewis
Edward Le Plassiter · 1 eps
Foyle's War
Sir Michael Waterford · 1 eps
Out of the Unknown
Brenner · 1 eps
Doomwatch
Nigel Waring · 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
Espionage
Douglas · 1 eps
Churchill's People
Edward the Confessor · 1 eps
Hondo
1 eps
Napoleon
Pape Pie VII · 4 eps
Theatre Night
The Wall · 1 eps
Longitude
Edmund Halley · 1 eps
The Storyteller: Greek Myths
Minos · 1 eps
Love in a Cold Climate
Lord Merlin · 2 eps
Barnaby Rudge
Barnaby Rudge · 13 eps
Strange Experiences
Man · 2 eps
Armchair Theatre
Brian · 1 eps
At Mother's Request
Richard Behrens · 2 eps
A Choice of Coward
Otto · 1 eps
