John Wood
Acting
Born 1930-07-05
Died 2011-08-06
Derbyshire, England, UK
91 credits
Tony Awards 1
Commander of the Order of the British Empire 1
Awards
Won 1 Tony Award
Tony Awards 1 won · 2 nominated
- 1976 Best Actor in a Play Won
- 1975 Best Actor in a Play Nominated
- 1968 Best Featured Actor in a Play Nominated
Commander of the Order of the British Empire 1 won
- — Commander of the Order of the British Empire Won
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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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Acting
57 credits
Thursday Theatre
The Avengers
Foyle's War
Lewis
Playhouse
Screen Two
Thirty-Minute Theatre
Churchill's People
Out of the Unknown
WarGames
Festival
Chocolat
Drama 61-67
NET Playhouse
Doomwatch
Jane Eyre
Espionage
Ladyhawke
Napoleon
Sabrina
The Avengers
Citizen X
Longitude
Lady Jane
The Purple Rose of Cairo
Theatre Night
Jumpin' Jack Flash
Richard III
Heartburn
Orlando
The Storyteller: Greek Myths
An Ideal Husband
Imagining Argentina
Nicholas and Alexandra
The Madness of King George
Strange Experiences
The Little Vampire
A Choice of Coward: Design for Living
Slaughterhouse-Five
The White Countess
The Clothes in the Wardrobe
Shadowlands
At Mother's Request
The Body
Love in a Cold Climate
Rasputin
The Young Americans
Barnaby Rudge
Uncovered
Which Way to the Front?
Longitude
The Mouse on the Moon
A Choice of Coward
Two-Way Stretch
The Revengers' Comedies
Plays of Today
Goodbye, Mr. Chips
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Directing
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