John Wood
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- July 5, 1930
- Died
- August 6, 2011 (aged 81)
- Birthplace
- Derbyshire, England, UK
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
Filmography
Lewis
TV · as Edward Le Plassiter · 1 ep
The White Countess
Movie · as Prince Peter Belinskya
The Return of the Dancing Master
Movie · as Jonas Andersson
The Rocket Post
Movie · as Sir Wilson Ramsay
Imagining Argentina
Movie · as Amos Sternberg
Goodbye, Mr. Chips
Movie · as Wetherby
Foyle's War
TV · as Sir Michael Waterford · 1 ep
Napoleon
TV · as Pape Pie VII · 4 eps
The Body
Movie · as Cardinal Pesci
Love in a Cold Climate
TV · as Lord Merlin · 2 eps
Chocolat
Movie · as Guillaume Blerot
Longitude
Movie · as Sir Edmund Halley
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Journey of Radiance
Movie · as Charles Leadbeater
The Little Vampire
Movie · as Lord McAshton
Longitude
TV · as Edmund Halley · 1 ep
The Venice Project
Movie · as The Viscount
An Ideal Husband
Movie · as Lord Caversham
Mad Cows
Movie · as Alistair
The Revengers' Comedies
Movie · as Col. Marcus
The Avengers
Movie · as Trubshaw
Metroland
Movie · as The Retired Commuter
The Gambler
Movie · as The General
Jane Eyre
Movie · as Mr. Brocklehurst
Rasputin
Movie · as Prime Minister Stolypin
Citizen X
Movie · as Gorbunov
Uncovered
Movie · as Cesar
Sabrina
Movie · as Fairchild
Richard III
Movie · as King Edward IV
The Madness of King George
Movie · as Thurlow
Shadowlands
Movie · as Christopher Riley
The Young Americans
Movie · as Richard Donnelly
The Clothes in the Wardrobe
Movie · as Robert
Orlando
Movie · as Archduke Harry
Memento Mori
Movie · as Ex-Inspector Henry Mortimer
The Storyteller: Greek Myths - Daedalus & Icarus
Movie · as Minos
The Storyteller: Greek Myths
TV · as Minos · 1 ep
Twelfth Night
Movie · as Sir Toby Belch
At Mother's Request
TV · as Richard Behrens · 2 eps
Jumpin' Jack Flash
Movie · as Jeremy Talbott
Lady Jane
Movie · as John Dudley, Duke of Nothumberland
Heartburn
Movie · as British Moderator
Ladyhawke
Movie · as Bishop of Aquila
The Purple Rose of Cairo
Movie · as Jason
Screen Two
TV · as Robert · 1 ep
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Computers... But Were Afraid to Ask
Movie
WarGames
Movie · as Stephen Falken
Marriage
Movie · as Councillor Podkolyossin
Somebody Killed Her Husband
Movie · as Ernest Van Stanten
The Truckies
TV · 12 eps
Blue Fire Lady
Movie · as Gus
Playhouse
TV · as Councillor Podkolyossin · 1 ep
Churchill's People
TV · as Edward the Confessor · 1 ep
Slaughterhouse-Five
Movie · as English Officer
Nicholas and Alexandra
Movie · as Col. Kobylinsky
One More Time
Movie · as Figg
Which Way to the Front?
Movie · as Finkel
Doomwatch
TV · as Nigel Waring · 1 ep
Plays of Today
TV · as Locke · 1 ep
Poor Cherry
Movie · as Brian
Just Like a Woman
Movie · as John Martin
Hondo
TV · 1 ep
Too Many Cooks
Movie · as Brenner
NET Playhouse
TV · as Silver Jack, Sir Harcourt, Tom Stylus, Dalton, Caleb Deecie, John Mildmay, Jakes, Dr. Delaney · 1 ep
Out of the Unknown
TV · as Brenner · 1 ep
Thirty-Minute Theatre
TV · as Harry Dunn, Bone · 1 ep
A Tale of Two Cities
TV · as Sydney Carton · 10 eps
A Choice of Coward: Design for Living
Movie · as Otto
The Summer in Gossensass
Movie · as Eilert Løvborg
Theatre 625
TV · 1 ep
A Choice of Coward
TV · as Otto · 1 ep
Thursday Theatre
TV · as Max · 1 ep
That Kind of Girl
Movie · as Doctor
Love is a Ball
Movie · as Julian Soames
Just for Fun
Movie · as Official
The Mouse on the Moon
Movie · as Countryman
Festival
TV · as Laevsky, The Speaker - Robert Emmet · 1 ep
Espionage
TV · as Douglas · 1 ep
Postman's Knock
Movie · as P.C. Woods
The Rebel
Movie · as Poet
The Avengers
TV · as Twitter · 1 ep
Drama 61-67
TV · as Kincaid, Alec · 1 ep
The Challenge
Movie · as School Inspector
Jazz Boat
Movie · as Benson - Jeweller's Assistant
Two-Way Stretch
Movie · as Captain
Barnaby Rudge
TV · as Barnaby Rudge · 13 eps
Idol on Parade
Movie · as Jeremy
Theatre Night
TV · as The Wall · 1 ep
Kenilworth
TV · as Dr. Doboobie · 6 eps
Armchair Theatre
TV · as Brian · 1 ep
Strange Experiences
TV · as Man · 2 eps
Oh, Boy!
Movie · as Man