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.
Known For | Acting |
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Most Rating | 6.575 |
Birthday | 1930-07-05 |
Place of Birth | Derbyshire, England, UK |
Also Known As | John Woods, Tom Wood, Джон Вуд, |
2000
Chocolat
6.966/3186
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1985
Ladyhawke
7.033/1100
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1983
WarGames
7.073/1793
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1998
The Revengers' Comedies
5.8/20
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1993
Shadowlands
6.914/258
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1986
Jumpin' Jack Flash
6.123/338
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Lady Jane
6.8/99
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1972
Slaughterhouse-Five
6.495/213
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1993
The Young Americans
5.8/53
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Orlando
6.919/307
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The Avengers
4.41/683
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Citizen X
7.194/312
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One More Time
4.3/11
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2001
The Body
5.442/191
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Goodbye, Mr. Chips
6.3/13
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6.937/63
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Rasputin
6.474/58
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Jane Eyre
6.87/219
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Uncovered
5.592/49
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The White Countess
6.26/73
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1978
Somebody Killed Her Husband
5.1/10
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1970
Which Way to the Front?
4.931/29
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Postman's Knock
4.3/5
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The Return of the Dancing Master
4.3/7
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The Gambler
4.8/6
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Twelfth Night
4.5/2
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Sabrina
6.165/599
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The Purple Rose of Cairo
7.394/1005
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Just Like a Woman
5/2
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A Choice of Coward: Design for Living
0/0
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Blue Fire Lady
6.5/2
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Richard III
6.7/170
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The Madness of King George
6.762/229
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Longitude
7.3/29
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The Venice Project
0/0
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An Ideal Husband
6.401/182
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Love Is a Ball
4.6/7
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The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Journey of Radiance
6.2/13
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The Little Vampire
6.831/408
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Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Computers... But Were Afraid to Ask
0/0
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Mad Cows
3.9/7
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1985
The Empty Beach
3.2/2
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Idol on Parade
7/5
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Memento Mori
7/3
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1963
Just for Fun
3.7/3
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1961
The Rebel
7.8/26
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Heartburn
6/183
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Heartburn
1963
The Mouse on the Moon
5.87/27
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The Mouse on the Moon
1997
Metroland
5.881/47
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2004
The Rocket Post
5.6/7
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Poor Cherry
0/0
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1963
That Kind of Girl
5.4/6
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Imagining Argentina
5.523/44
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The Challenge
5.3/9
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The Summer House
5.3/6
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