John Wood
Born
July 5, 1930
Died
August 6, 2011 (81 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
Derbyshire, England, UK
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.
The White Countess
Prince Peter Belinskya
2005
The Rocket Post
Sir Wilson Ramsay
2004
The Return of the Dancing Master
Jonas Andersson
2004
Imagining Argentina
Amos Sternberg
2003
Goodbye, Mr. Chips
Wetherby
2002
Foyle's War
Sir Michael Waterford · (1 episode)
2002
Napoleon
Pape Pie VII · (2 episodes)
2002
The Body
Cardinal Pesci
2001
Love in a Cold Climate
Lord Merlin · (2 episodes)
2001
Chocolat
Guillaume Blerot
2000
The Little Vampire
Lord McAshton
2000
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Journey of Radiance
Charles Leadbeater
2000
Longitude
Sir Edmund Halley
2000
Longitude
Edmund Halley · (2 episodes)
2000
Mad Cows
Alistair
1999
The Venice Project
The Viscount
1999
An Ideal Husband
Lord Caversham
1999
The Avengers
Trubshaw
1998
The Revengers' Comedies
Col. Marcus
1998
The Gambler
The General
1997
Metroland
The Retired Commuter
1997
Rasputin
Prime Minister Stolypin
1996
Jane Eyre
Mr. Brocklehurst
1996
Richard III
King Edward IV
1995
Sabrina
Fairchild
1995
Citizen X
Gorbunov
1995
The Madness of King George
Thurlow
1994
Uncovered
Cesar
1994
Shadowlands
Christopher Riley
1993
The Summer House
Robert
1993
The Young Americans
Richard Donnelly
1993
Orlando
Archduke Harry
1992
Memento Mori
Ex-Inspector Henry Mortimer
1992
The Storyteller: Greek Myths
Minos · (1 episode)
1991
Twelfth Night
Sir Toby Belch
1987
At Mother's Request
Richard Behrens · (1 episode)
1987
Jumpin' Jack Flash
Jeremy Talbott
1986
Heartburn
British Moderator
1986
Lady Jane
John Dudley, Duke of Nothumberland
1986
The Empty Beach
Parker
1985
Ladyhawke
Bishop of Aquila
1985
The Purple Rose of Cairo
Jason
1985
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Computers... But Were Afraid to Ask
1984
WarGames
Stephen Falken
1983
Marriage
Councillor Podkolyossin
1981
Somebody Killed Her Husband
Ernest Van Stanten
1978
The Truckies
(12 episodes)
1978
Blue Fire Lady
Gus
1977
Playhouse
Councillor Podkolyossin · (1 episode)
1974
Slaughterhouse-Five
English Officer
1972
Nicholas and Alexandra
Col. Kobylinsky
1971
Which Way to the Front?
Finkel
1970
One More Time
Figg
1970
Doomwatch
Nigel Waring · (1 episode)
1970
Poor Cherry
Brian
1967
Hondo
(1 episode)
1967
Just Like a Woman
John Martin
1967
The Liars
Cadwaller · (13 episodes)
1966
Out of the Unknown
(1 episode)
1965
A Choice of Coward: Design for Living
Otto
1964
Festival
Laevsky · (1 episode)
1963
Festival
The Speaker - Robert Emmet · (1 episode)
1963
Espionage
(1 episode)
1963
The Mouse on the Moon
Countryman
1963
Love Is a Ball
Julian Soames
1963
Just for Fun
Official
1963
That Kind of Girl
Doctor
1963
Postman's Knock
P.C. Woods
1962
The Rebel
Poet
1961
The Avengers
Twitter · (1 episode)
1961
Barnaby Rudge
(13 episodes)
1960
Jazz Boat
Benson - Jeweller's Assistant
1960
The Challenge
School Inspector
1960
Idol on Parade
Jeremy
1959
Oh, Boy!
Man
1938