John Wood

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.

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TV Series

Out of the Unknown

Out of the Unknown

7
The Avengers

The Avengers

7.725
Foyle's War

Foyle's War

7.898
Espionage

Espionage

0
Hondo

Hondo

6.5
The Truckies

The Truckies

0
Barnaby Rudge

Barnaby Rudge

5
Doomwatch

Doomwatch

6
At Mother's Request

At Mother's Request

0
Love in a Cold Climate

Love in a Cold Climate

7.8
Napoleon

Napoleon

6.9
The Storyteller: Greek Myths

The Storyteller: Greek Myths

8.082
Playhouse

Playhouse

7
Longitude

Longitude

7
The Liars

The Liars

0
Festival

Festival

8
Festival

Festival

8

Movies

WarGames

WarGames

7.077
Chocolat

Chocolat

6.972
Ladyhawke

Ladyhawke

7.009
The Revengers' Comedies

The Revengers' Comedies

5.8
Shadowlands

Shadowlands

6.907
Jumpin' Jack Flash

Jumpin' Jack Flash

6.102
Lady Jane

Lady Jane

6.894
The Young Americans

The Young Americans

5.8
Slaughterhouse-Five

Slaughterhouse-Five

6.5
Citizen X

Citizen X

7.2
Orlando

Orlando

6.888
The Avengers

The Avengers

4.421
One More Time

One More Time

4.375
The Body

The Body

5.5
Goodbye, Mr. Chips

Goodbye, Mr. Chips

6.294
Nicholas and Alexandra

Nicholas and Alexandra

6.9
Jane Eyre

Jane Eyre

6.897
Rasputin

Rasputin

6.5
Uncovered

Uncovered

5.652
The White Countess

The White Countess

6.231
Poor Cherry

Poor Cherry

0
Somebody Killed Her Husband

Somebody Killed Her Husband

5.1
Which Way to the Front?

Which Way to the Front?

4.839
That Kind of Girl

That Kind of Girl

5.563
Postman's Knock

Postman's Knock

4.3
The Return of the Dancing Master

The Return of the Dancing Master

4.833
The Gambler

The Gambler

4.857
Twelfth Night

Twelfth Night

4.5
Sabrina

Sabrina

6.213
The Challenge

The Challenge

5.3
Imagining Argentina

Imagining Argentina

5.637
The Purple Rose of Cairo

The Purple Rose of Cairo

7.399
The Clothes in the Wardrobe

The Clothes in the Wardrobe

5.4
Just Like a Woman

Just Like a Woman

5
A Choice of Coward: Design for Living

A Choice of Coward: Design for Living

0
Blue Fire Lady

Blue Fire Lady

6.5
Richard III

Richard III

6.742
The Madness of King George

The Madness of King George

6.8
Longitude

Longitude

7.274
The Venice Project

The Venice Project

5
An Ideal Husband

An Ideal Husband

6.443
Love Is a Ball

Love Is a Ball

4.6
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Journey of Radiance

The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Journey of Radiance

5.8
The Little Vampire

The Little Vampire

6.891
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Computers... But Were Afraid to Ask

Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Computers... But Were Afraid to Ask

0
Mad Cows

Mad Cows

3.563
Idol on Parade

Idol on Parade

7
The Empty Beach

The Empty Beach

4.8
Memento Mori

Memento Mori

6.2
Just for Fun

Just for Fun

3.7
The Rebel

The Rebel

7.8
Heartburn

Heartburn

5.97
The Mouse on the Moon

The Mouse on the Moon

5.9
Metroland

Metroland

5.828
The Rocket Post

The Rocket Post

5.6
Marriage

Marriage

0
Oh, Boy!

Oh, Boy!

0
Jazz Boat

Jazz Boat

6