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Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthday
July 5, 1930
Died
August 6, 2011
Place of Birth
Derbyshire, England, UK
Also Known As
- John Woods
- Tom Wood
- Джон Вуд
John Wood
1.2 Popularity
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
6.2
Prince Peter Belinskya
The White Countess
2005
5.1
Sir Wilson Ramsay
The Rocket Post
2004
4.8
Jonas Andersson
The Return of the Dancing Master
2004
5.5
Amos Sternberg
Imagining Argentina
2003
6.3
Wetherby
Goodbye, Mr. Chips
2002
7.9
Sir Michael Waterford
Foyle's War
2002
6.8
Pape Pie VII
Napoleon
2002
5.5
Cardinal Pesci
The Body
2001
7.8
Lord Merlin
Love in a Cold Climate
2001
7.0
Guillaume Blerot
Chocolat
2000
Credits
The White Countess
as Prince Peter Belinskya
2005
6.2
The Rocket Post
as Sir Wilson Ramsay
2004
5.1
The Return of the Dancing Master
as Jonas Andersson
2004
4.8
Imagining Argentina
as Amos Sternberg
2003
5.5
Goodbye, Mr. Chips
as Wetherby
2002
6.3
Foyle's War
as Sir Michael Waterford
2002
7.9
Napoleon
as Pape Pie VII
2002
6.8
The Body
as Cardinal Pesci
2001
5.5
Love in a Cold Climate
as Lord Merlin
2001
7.8
Chocolat
as Guillaume Blerot
2000
7.0
The Little Vampire
as Lord McAshton
2000
6.9
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Journey of Radiance
as Charles Leadbeater
2000
6.0
Longitude
as Edmund Halley
2000
7.0
Longitude
as Sir Edmund Halley
2000
7.4
Mad Cows
as Alistair
1999
3.4
The Venice Project
as The Viscount
1999
5.0
An Ideal Husband
as Lord Caversham
1999
6.5
The Avengers
as Trubshaw
1998
4.4
The Revengers' Comedies
as Col. Marcus
1998
5.6
The Gambler
as The General
1997
4.5
Metroland
as The Retired Commuter
1997
5.8
Rasputin
as Prime Minister Stolypin
1996
6.5
Jane Eyre
as Mr. Brocklehurst
1996
6.9
Richard III
as King Edward IV
1995
6.7
Sabrina
as Fairchild
1995
6.2
Citizen X
as Gorbunov
1995
7.2
Uncovered
as Cesar
1995
5.6
The Madness of King George
as Thurlow
1994
6.8
Shadowlands
as Christopher Riley
1993
6.9
The Clothes in the Wardrobe
as Robert
1993
5.6
The Young Americans
as Richard Donnelly
1993
5.7
Orlando
as Archduke Harry
1992
6.9
Memento Mori
as Ex-Inspector Henry Mortimer
1992
6.2
The Storyteller: Greek Myths
as Minos
1991
8.2
Twelfth Night
as Sir Toby Belch
1987
4.5
At Mother's Request
as Richard Behrens
1987
0.0
Jumpin' Jack Flash
as Jeremy Talbott
1986
6.1
Heartburn
as British Moderator
1986
6.0
Lady Jane
as John Dudley, Duke of Nothumberland
1986
6.9
The Empty Beach
as Parker
1985
4.1
Ladyhawke
as Bishop of Aquila
1985
7.0
The Purple Rose of Cairo
as Jason
1985
7.4
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Computers... But Were Afraid to Ask
1984
0.0
WarGames
as Stephen Falken
1983
7.1
Marriage
as Councillor Podkolyossin
1981
0.0
Somebody Killed Her Husband
as Ernest Van Stanten
1978
4.8
🎬
The Truckies
1978
0.0
Blue Fire Lady
as Gus
1977
6.5
Churchill's People
as Edward the Confessor
1974
1.0
Playhouse
as Councillor Podkolyossin
1974
7.0
Slaughterhouse-Five
as English Officer
1972
6.5
Nicholas and Alexandra
as Col. Kobylinsky
1971
6.9
Which Way to the Front?
as Finkel
1970
4.8
One More Time
as Figg
1970
4.4
Doomwatch
as Nigel Waring
1970
6.0
Poor Cherry
as Brian
1967
0.0
Hondo
1967
6.5
Just Like a Woman
as John Martin
1967
5.0
🎬
The Liars
as Cadwaller
1966
0.0
Out of the Unknown
1965
7.0
A Choice of Coward: Design for Living
as Otto
1964
0.0
Theatre 625
1964
7.2
🎬
Festival
as Laevsky
1963
8.0
🎬
Festival
as The Speaker - Robert Emmet
1963
8.0
Espionage
1963
0.0
The Mouse on the Moon
as Countryman
1963
6.1
Love Is a Ball
as Julian Soames
1963
4.6
Just for Fun
as Official
1963
3.7
That Kind of Girl
as Doctor
1963
5.6
Postman's Knock
as P.C. Woods
1962
4.3
🎬
Drama 61-67
as Kincaid
1961
0.0
🎬
Drama 61-67
as Alec
1961
0.0
The Rebel
as Poet
1961
7.8
The Avengers
as Twitter
1961
7.7
Two-Way Stretch
as Captain
1960
6.7
Barnaby Rudge
1960
5.0
Jazz Boat
as Benson - Jeweller's Assistant
1960
6.0
The Challenge
as School Inspector
1960
5.3
Idol on Parade
as Jeremy
1959
7.0
Theatre Night
as The Wall
1957
0.0
🎬
Strange Experiences
as Man
1955
0.0
Oh, Boy!
as Man
1938
0.0