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