John Wood
Born: 1930-07-05 in Derbyshire, England, UK
Died: 2011-08-06
Known For: Acting
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.
Filmography
2005
- The White Countess as Prince Peter Belinskya
2004
- The Rocket Post as Sir Wilson Ramsay
- The Return of the Dancing Master as Jonas Andersson
2003
- Imagining Argentina as Amos Sternberg
2002
- Foyle's War as Sir Michael Waterford
- Napoleon as Pape Pie VII
- Goodbye, Mr. Chips as Wetherby
- Gay Propaganda ... (Sound)
2001
- The Body as Cardinal Pesci
- Love in a Cold Climate as Lord Merlin
2000
- The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Journey of Radiance as Charles Leadbeater
- Chocolat as Guillaume Blerot
- The Little Vampire as Lord McAshton
- Longitude as Sir Edmund Halley
- Longitude as Edmund Halley
1999
- The Venice Project as The Viscount
- An Ideal Husband as Lord Caversham
- Mad Cows as Alistair
1998
- The Avengers as Trubshaw
- The Revengers' Comedies as Col. Marcus
1997
- The Gambler as The General
- Metroland as The Retired Commuter
1995
- Sabrina as Fairchild
- Uncovered as Cesar
- Richard III as King Edward IV
- Citizen X as Gorbunov
1994
- The Madness of King George as Thurlow
1993
- Shadowlands as Christopher Riley
- The Clothes in the Wardrobe as Robert
- The Young Americans as Richard Donnelly
1992
- Orlando as Archduke Harry
- Memento Mori as Ex-Inspector Henry Mortimer
1991
- The Storyteller: Greek Myths as Minos
1987
- Twelfth Night as Sir Toby Belch
- At Mother's Request as Richard Behrens
1986
- Heartburn as British Moderator
- Lady Jane as John Dudley, Duke of Nothumberland
- Jumpin' Jack Flash as Jeremy Talbott
1985
- The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents ... (Director)
- Ladyhawke as Bishop of Aquila
- The Purple Rose of Cairo as Jason
- The Empty Beach as Parker
1983
- WarGames as Stephen Falken
1981
- Marriage as Councillor Podkolyossin
1978
- Somebody Killed Her Husband as Ernest Van Stanten
- The Truckies
1977
- Blue Fire Lady as Gus
1974
- Playhouse as Councillor Podkolyossin
- Churchill's People as Edward the Confessor
1972
- Slaughterhouse-Five as English Officer
1971
- Nicholas and Alexandra as Col. Kobylinsky
1970
- Doomwatch as Nigel Waring
- Which Way to the Front? as Finkel
- One More Time as Figg
1967
- Hondo
- Poor Cherry as Brian
- Just Like a Woman as John Martin
1966
- The Liars as Cadwaller
1965
1964
1963
- Festival as Laevsky
- Espionage
- The Mouse on the Moon as Countryman
- Love Is a Ball as Julian Soames
- Just for Fun as Official
- That Kind of Girl as Doctor
1962
- Postman's Knock as P.C. Woods
1961
- The Avengers as Twitter
- The Rebel as Poet
1960
- Jazz Boat as Benson - Jeweller's Assistant
- Two-Way Stretch as Captain
- The Challenge as School Inspector
- Barnaby Rudge
1959
- Idol on Parade as Jeremy
1957
- Theatre Night as The Wall
1955
- Strange Experiences as Man
1938
- Oh, Boy! as Man