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