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.
83 acting credits · 1 directing credit
Acting · 83
The Avengers
1961
Playhouse
1974
Foyle's War
2002
Theatre 625
1964
Festival
1963
Churchill's People
1974
Out of the Unknown
1965
Drama 61-67
1961
Doomwatch
1970
Espionage
1963
Hondo
1967
Chocolat
2000
WarGames
1983
Longitude
2000
Sabrina
1995
Ladyhawke
1985
Napoleon
2002
The Storyteller: Greek Myths
1991
Theatre Night
1957
Love in a Cold Climate
2001
Heartburn
1986
Orlando
1992
The Avengers
1998
Armchair Theatre
1956
Barnaby Rudge
1960
Slaughterhouse-Five
1972
The Little Vampire
2000
Jane Eyre
1996
The Purple Rose of Cairo
1985
Nicholas and Alexandra
1971
Citizen X
1995
Shadowlands
1993
The White Countess
2005
The Madness of King George
1994
Lady Jane
1986
Richard III
1995
Jumpin' Jack Flash
1986
A Choice of Coward
1964
Somebody Killed Her Husband
1978
Longitude
2000
Rasputin
1996
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Journey of Radiance
2000
Strange Experiences
1955
An Ideal Husband
1999
Metroland
1997
The Young Americans
1993
At Mother's Request
1987
The Mouse on the Moon
1963
The Body
2001
Uncovered
1995
The Rebel
1961
The Clothes in the Wardrobe
1993
Two-Way Stretch
1960
The Revengers' Comedies
1998
Imagining Argentina
2003
Goodbye, Mr. Chips
2002
The Rocket Post
2004
Memento Mori
1992
One More Time
1970
The Return of the Dancing Master
2004
The Gambler
1997
Mad Cows
1999
Which Way to the Front?
1970
The Venice Project
1999
The Truckies
1978
Jazz Boat
1960
Love is a Ball
1963
The Empty Beach
1985
The Challenge
1960
Marriage
1981
Just for Fun
1963
That Kind of Girl
1963
Poor Cherry
1967
Just Like a Woman
1967
Idol on Parade
1959
Postman's Knock
1962
Blue Fire Lady
1977
Oh, Boy!
1938
Twelfth Night
1987
The Summer in Gossensass
1964
Too Many Cooks
1966
A Choice of Coward: Design for Living
1964
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Computers... But Were Afraid to Ask
1984
