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.
WarGames
(Stephen Falken)
Chocolat
(Guillaume Blerot)
Ladyhawke
(Bishop of Aquila)
The Revengers' Comedies
(Col. Marcus)
Shadowlands
(Christopher Riley)
Jumpin' Jack Flash
(Jeremy Talbott)
Lady Jane
(John Dudley, Duke of Nothumberland)
The Young Americans
(Richard Donnelly)
Slaughterhouse-Five
(English Officer)
Citizen X
(Gorbunov)
Orlando
(Archduke Harry)
The Avengers
(Trubshaw)
One More Time
(Figg)
The Body
(Cardinal Pesci)
Goodbye, Mr. Chips
(Wetherby)
Nicholas and Alexandra
(Col. Kobylinsky)
Jane Eyre
(Mr. Brocklehurst)
Rasputin
(Prime Minister Stolypin)
Uncovered
(Cesar)
The White Countess
(Prince Peter Belinskya)
Poor Cherry
(Brian)
Somebody Killed Her Husband
(Ernest Van Stanten)
Which Way to the Front?
(Finkel)
That Kind of Girl
(Doctor)
Postman's Knock
(P.C. Woods)
The Return of the Dancing Master
(Jonas Andersson)
The Gambler
(The General)
Twelfth Night
(Sir Toby Belch)
Sabrina
(Fairchild)
The Challenge
(School Inspector)
Imagining Argentina
(Amos Sternberg)
The Purple Rose of Cairo
(Jason)
The Summer House
(Robert)
Just Like a Woman
(John Martin)
A Choice of Coward: Design for Living
(Otto)
Blue Fire Lady
(Gus)
Richard III
(King Edward IV)
The Madness of King George
(Thurlow)
Longitude
(Sir Edmund Halley)
The Venice Project
(The Viscount)
An Ideal Husband
(Lord Caversham)
Love Is a Ball
(Julian Soames)
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Journey of Radiance
(Charles Leadbeater)
The Little Vampire
(Lord McAshton)
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Computers... But Were Afraid to Ask
Mad Cows
(Alistair)
Idol on Parade
(Jeremy)
The Empty Beach
(Parker)
Memento Mori
(Ex-Inspector Henry Mortimer)
Just for Fun
(Official)
The Rebel
(Poet)
Heartburn
(British Moderator)
The Mouse on the Moon
(Countryman)
Metroland
(The Retired Commuter)
The Rocket Post
(Sir Wilson Ramsay)
Marriage
(Councillor Podkolyossin)
Out of the Unknown
The Avengers
(Twitter)
Napoleon
(Pape Pie VII)
Foyle's War
Espionage
Hondo
The Truckies
Barnaby Rudge
Thirty-Minute Theatre
Doomwatch
(Nigel Waring)
At Mother's Request
(Richard Behrens)
Love in a Cold Climate
(Lord Merlin)
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones
(Charles Leadbeater)
