John Wood
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
Credits
- 2005 · The White Countess as Prince Peter Belinskya
- 2004 · The Rocket Post as Sir Wilson Ramsay
- 2004 · The Return of the Dancing Master as Jonas Andersson
- 2003 · Imagining Argentina as Amos Sternberg
- 2002 · Goodbye, Mr. Chips as Wetherby
- 2002 · Foyle's War as
- 2002 · Napoleon as Pape Pie VII
- 2002 · The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones as Charles Leadbeater
- 2001 · The Body as Cardinal Pesci
- 2001 · Love in a Cold Climate as Lord Merlin
- 2000 · Chocolat as Guillaume Blerot
- 2000 · The Little Vampire as Lord McAshton
- 2000 · The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Journey of Radiance as Charles Leadbeater
- 2000 · Longitude as Sir Edmund Halley
- 1999 · Mad Cows as Alistair
- 1999 · The Venice Project as The Viscount
- 1999 · An Ideal Husband as Lord Caversham
- 1998 · The Avengers as Trubshaw
- 1998 · The Revengers' Comedies as Col. Marcus
- 1997 · The Gambler as The General
- 1997 · Metroland as The Retired Commuter
- 1996 · Rasputin as Prime Minister Stolypin
- 1996 · Jane Eyre as Mr. Brocklehurst
- 1995 · Richard III as King Edward IV
- 1995 · Sabrina as Fairchild
- 1995 · Citizen X as Gorbunov
- 1995 · Uncovered as Cesar
- 1994 · The Madness of King George as Thurlow
- 1993 · Shadowlands as Christopher Riley
- 1993 · The Summer House as Robert
- 1993 · The Young Americans as Richard Donnelly
- 1992 · Orlando as Archduke Harry
- 1992 · Memento Mori as Ex-Inspector Henry Mortimer
- 1987 · Twelfth Night as Sir Toby Belch
- 1987 · At Mother's Request as Richard Behrens
- 1986 · Jumpin' Jack Flash as Jeremy Talbott
- 1986 · Heartburn as British Moderator
- 1986 · Lady Jane as John Dudley, Duke of Nothumberland
- 1985 · The Empty Beach as Parker
- 1985 · Ladyhawke as Bishop of Aquila
- 1985 · The Purple Rose of Cairo as Jason
- 1984 · Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Computers... But Were Afraid to Ask as
- 1983 · WarGames as Stephen Falken
- 1981 · Marriage as Councillor Podkolyossin
- 1978 · Somebody Killed Her Husband as Ernest Van Stanten
- 1978 · The Truckies as
- 1977 · Blue Fire Lady as Gus
- 1972 · Slaughterhouse-Five as English Officer
- 1971 · Nicholas and Alexandra as Col. Kobylinsky
- 1970 · Which Way to the Front? as Finkel
- 1970 · One More Time as Figg
- 1970 · Doomwatch as Nigel Waring
- 1967 · Poor Cherry as Brian
- 1967 · Hondo as
- 1967 · Just Like a Woman as John Martin
- 1965 · Out of the Unknown as
- 1964 · A Choice of Coward: Design for Living as Otto
- 1963 · Espionage as
- 1963 · The Mouse on the Moon as Countryman
- 1963 · Love Is a Ball as Julian Soames
- 1963 · Just for Fun as Official
- 1963 · That Kind of Girl as Doctor
- 1962 · Postman's Knock as P.C. Woods
- 1961 · The Rebel as Poet
- 1961 · The Avengers as Twitter
- 1960 · Barnaby Rudge as
- 1960 · The Challenge as School Inspector
- 1959 · Idol on Parade as Jeremy
- 1938 · Oh, Boy! as Man