John Wood
Acting

John Wood

Born 5 July 1930 · Derbyshire, England, UK · Died 6 August 2011

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."

Known for

Chocolat
WarGames
Ladyhawke
The Purple Rose of Cairo
The Avengers
Sabrina
The Little Vampire
Orlando
Citizen X
Jumpin' Jack Flash
Shadowlands
The Madness of King George
The White Countess
The Return of the Dancing Master
The Rocket Post
Imagining Argentina
Goodbye, Mr. Chips
The Body
Chocolat
Longitude
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Journey of Radiance
The Little Vampire
The Venice Project
An Ideal Husband
Mad Cows
The Revengers' Comedies
The Avengers
Metroland
The Gambler
Jane Eyre
Rasputin
Citizen X
Uncovered
Sabrina
Richard III
The Madness of King George
Shadowlands
The Young Americans
The Clothes in the Wardrobe
Orlando
Memento Mori
The Storyteller: Greek Myths - Daedalus & Icarus
Twelfth Night
Jumpin' Jack Flash
Lady Jane
Heartburn
Ladyhawke
The Purple Rose of Cairo
WarGames
Marriage
Somebody Killed Her Husband
Blue Fire Lady
Slaughterhouse-Five
Nicholas and Alexandra
One More Time
Which Way to the Front?
Poor Cherry
Just Like a Woman
Too Many Cooks
A Choice of Coward: Design for Living
The Summer in Gossensass
That Kind of Girl
Love is a Ball
Just for Fun
The Mouse on the Moon
Postman's Knock
The Rebel
The Challenge
Jazz Boat
Two-Way Stretch
Idol on Parade
Oh, Boy!
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