John Wood

John Wood

Known for

Acting

Born

July 5, 1930

Birthplace

Derbyshire, England, UK

Died

August 6, 2011 (aged 81)

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 t...

Best known work

Chocolat
Chocolat
2000
WarGames
WarGames
1983
Ladyhawke
Ladyhawke
1985
The Purple Rose of Cairo
The Purple Rose of Cairo
1985
The Avengers
The Avengers
1998
Sabrina
Sabrina
1995
The Little Vampire
The Little Vampire
2000
Orlando
Orlando
1992
Jumpin' Jack Flash
Jumpin' Jack Flash
1986
Citizen X
Citizen X
1995

Filmography

  1. 2007

    LewisTV

    as Edward Le Plassiter (1 episode)

  2. 2005

    The White Countess

    as Prince Peter Belinskya

  3. 2004

    The Rocket Post

    as Sir Wilson Ramsay

  4. 2004

  5. 2003

    Imagining Argentina

    as Amos Sternberg

  6. 2002

  7. 2002

    Foyle's WarTV

    as Sir Michael Waterford (1 episode)

  8. 2002

    NapoleonTV

    as Pape Pie VII (2 episodes)

  9. 2002

  10. 2001

    The Body

    as Cardinal Pesci

  11. 2001

    Love in a Cold ClimateTV

    as Lord Merlin (2 episodes)

  12. 2000

    Chocolat

    as Guillaume Blerot

  13. 2000

    The Little Vampire

    as Lord McAshton

  14. 2000

  15. 2000

    Longitude

    as Sir Edmund Halley

  16. 2000

    LongitudeTV

    as Edmund Halley (1 episode)

  17. 1999

    Mad Cows

    as Alistair

  18. 1999

    The Venice Project

    as The Viscount

  19. 1999

    An Ideal Husband

    as Lord Caversham

  20. 1998

    Metroland

    as The Retired Commuter

  21. 1998

    The Avengers

    as Trubshaw

  22. 1998

  23. 1997

    The Gambler

    as The General

  24. 1996

    Rasputin

    as Prime Minister Stolypin

  25. 1996

    Jane Eyre

    as Mr. Brocklehurst

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