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

Birth Location Derbyshire, England, UK
Born 1930-07-05
Died 2011-08-06

Movies

The White Countess as Prince Peter Belinskya
2005
The Rocket Post as Sir Wilson Ramsay
2004
2004
Imagining Argentina as Amos Sternberg
2003
Goodbye, Mr. Chips as Wetherby
2002
The Body as Cardinal Pesci
2001
Chocolat as Guillaume Blerot
2000
The Little Vampire as Lord McAshton
2000
Longitude as Sir Edmund Halley
2000
Mad Cows as Alistair
1999
The Venice Project as The Viscount
1999
An Ideal Husband as Lord Caversham
1999
The Avengers as Trubshaw
1998
The Revengers' Comedies as Col. Marcus
1998
The Gambler as The General
1997
Metroland as The Retired Commuter
1997
Rasputin as Prime Minister Stolypin
1996
Jane Eyre as Mr. Brocklehurst
1996
Richard III as King Edward IV
1995
Sabrina as Fairchild
1995
Citizen X as Gorbunov
1995
Uncovered as Cesar
1995
1994
Shadowlands as Christopher Riley
1993
The Young Americans as Richard Donnelly
1993
Orlando as Archduke Harry
1992
Memento Mori as Ex-Inspector Henry Mortimer
1992
Twelfth Night as Sir Toby Belch
1987
Heartburn as British Moderator
1986
Jumpin' Jack Flash as Jeremy Talbott
1986
Lady Jane as John Dudley, Duke of Nothumberland
1986
The Empty Beach as Parker
1985
Ladyhawke as Bishop of Aquila
1985
1985
WarGames as Stephen Falken
1983
Somebody Killed Her Husband as Ernest Van Stanten
1978
1977
Slaughterhouse-Five as English Officer
1972
Nicholas and Alexandra as Col. Kobylinsky
1971
1970
One More Time as Figg
1970
Poor Cherry as Brian
1967
Just Like a Woman as John Martin
1967
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
1963
Postman's Knock as P.C. Woods
1962
The Rebel as Poet
1961
The Challenge as School Inspector
1960
Idol on Parade as Jeremy
1959