John Wood
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- July 5, 1930 in Derbyshire, England, UK
- Died
- August 6, 2011
- Active Years
- 1938–2007 (70 Years)
- Total Credits
- 102 credits in database
Biography
John Wood was an English stage and screen actor born on July 5, 1930, in Derbyshire, England, who passed away on August 6, 2011, at the age of 81. Known for a distinguished career in both classical and contemporary theater, he gained prominence as a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company, performing in numerous Shakespearean productions. His notable stage roles include performances in Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, The Rivals, and Travesties. 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 extensive stage work, John Wood also maintained a presence in film and television, accumulating a total of ninety-two known acting credits during his career.
Career overview
John Wood was an English stage and screen actor born on July 5, 1930, in Derbyshire, England. Known for a distinguished career spanning both classical and contemporary theater, he gained prominence as a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company, performing in numerous Shakespearean productions. His notable stage roles included performances in Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, The Rivals, and Travesties.
In addition to his work with the Royal Shakespeare Company, Wood appeared in various productions on Broadway, earning critical acclaim for his performances in plays such as Amadeus and The Winslow Boy. Alongside his extensive stage career, John Wood also maintained a presence in film and television.
Throughout his life and career, Wood accumulated numerous acting credits in film and television productions, totaling ninety-two known credits on the Movie Database platform. He passed away on August 6, 2011, at the age of eighty-one in the United Kingdom.
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102 titles- Lewis (2007) as Edward Le Plassiter
- The White Countess (2005) as Prince Peter Belinskya
- The Return of the Dancing Master (2004) as Jonas Andersson
- The Rocket Post (2004) as Sir Wilson Ramsay
- Imagining Argentina (2003) as Amos Sternberg
- Foyle's War (2002) as Sir Michael Waterford
- Napoleon (2002) as Pape Pie VII
- Goodbye, Mr. Chips (2002) as Wetherby
- Gay Propaganda (2002) Sound
- Love in a Cold Climate (2001) as Lord Merlin
- The Body (2001) as Cardinal Pesci
- Chocolat (2000) as Guillaume Blerot
- Longitude (2000) as Edmund Halley
- The Little Vampire (2000) as Lord McAshton
- Longitude (2000) as Sir Edmund Halley
- The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Journey of Radiance (2000) as Charles Leadbeater
- An Ideal Husband (1999) as Lord Caversham
- The Venice Project (1999) as The Viscount
- Mad Cows (1999) as Alistair
- The Avengers (1998) as Trubshaw
- The Revengers' Comedies (1998) as Col. Marcus
- The Gambler (1997) as The General
- Metroland (1997) as The Retired Commuter
- Jane Eyre (1996) as Mr. Brocklehurst
- Rasputin (1996) as Prime Minister Stolypin
- Sabrina (1995) as Fairchild
- Citizen X (1995) as Gorbunov
- Richard III (1995) as King Edward IV
- Uncovered (1995) as Cesar
- The Madness of King George (1994) as Thurlow
- The Clothes in the Wardrobe (1993) as Robert
- The Young Americans (1993) as Richard Donnelly
- Shadowlands (1993) as Christopher Riley
- Orlando (1992) as Archduke Harry
- Memento Mori (1992) as Ex-Inspector Henry Mortimer
- The Storyteller: Greek Myths (1991) as Minos
- Twelfth Night (1987) as Sir Toby Belch
- At Mother's Request (1987) as Richard Behrens
- Jumpin' Jack Flash (1986) as Jeremy Talbott
- Lady Jane (1986) as John Dudley, Duke of Nothumberland
- Heartburn (1986) as British Moderator
- Screen Two (1985) as Robert
- The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1985) Director
- Ladyhawke (1985) as Bishop of Aquila
- The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985) as Jason
- The Empty Beach (1985) as Parker
- Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Computers... But Were Afraid to Ask (1984)
- WarGames (1983) as Stephen Falken
- Marriage (1981) as Councillor Podkolyossin
- Somebody Killed Her Husband (1978) as Ernest Van Stanten
- The Truckies (1978)
- Blue Fire Lady (1977) as Gus
- Playhouse (1974) as Councillor Podkolyossin
- Churchill's People (1974) as Edward the Confessor
- Slaughterhouse-Five (1972) as English Officer
- Nicholas and Alexandra (1971) as Col. Kobylinsky
- Doomwatch (1970) as Nigel Waring
- Which Way to the Front? (1970) as Finkel
- One More Time (1970) as Figg
- Plays of Today (1969) as Locke
- Hondo (1967)
- Just Like a Woman (1967) as John Martin
- Poor Cherry (1967) as Brian
- NET Playhouse (1966) as Silver Jack
- NET Playhouse (1966) as Sir Harcourt
- NET Playhouse (1966) as Tom Stylus
- NET Playhouse (1966) as Dalton
- NET Playhouse (1966) as Caleb Deecie
- NET Playhouse (1966) as John Mildmay
- NET Playhouse (1966) as Jakes
- NET Playhouse (1966) as Dr. Delaney
- Too Many Cooks (1966) as Brenner
- Thirty-Minute Theatre (1965) as Harry Dunn
- Thirty-Minute Theatre (1965) as Bone
- Out of the Unknown (1965) as Brenner
- A Tale of Two Cities (1965) as Sydney Carton
- Theatre 625 (1964)
- Thursday Theatre (1964) as Max
- A Choice of Coward: Design for Living (1964) as Otto
- The Summer in Gossensass (1964) as Eilert Løvborg
- A Choice of Coward (1964) as Otto
- Festival (1963) as Laevsky
- Festival (1963) as The Speaker - Robert Emmet
- Espionage (1963) as Douglas
- The Mouse on the Moon (1963) as Countryman
- Love is a Ball (1963) as Julian Soames
- That Kind of Girl (1963) as Doctor
- Just for Fun (1963) as Official
- Postman's Knock (1962) as P.C. Woods
- The Avengers (1961) as Twitter
- Drama 61-67 (1961) as Kincaid
- Drama 61-67 (1961) as Alec
- The Rebel (1961) as Poet
- Barnaby Rudge (1960) as Barnaby Rudge
- Two-Way Stretch (1960) as Captain
- Jazz Boat (1960) as Benson - Jeweller's Assistant
- The Challenge (1960) as School Inspector
- Idol on Parade (1959) as Jeremy
- Theatre Night (1957) as The Wall
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Brian
- Strange Experiences (1955) as Man
- Oh, Boy! (1938) as Man
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is John Wood best known for?
John Wood is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Lewis (2007), The Return of the Dancing Master (2004), Imagining Argentina (2003), The Erotic Rites of Frankenstein (1973).
When and where was John Wood born?
John Wood was born on July 5, 1930 in Derbyshire, England, UK. They passed away on August 6, 2011.
How many credits does John Wood have?
John Wood has accumulated over 102 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1938 to 2007.
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John Wood was an English stage and screen actor born on July 5, 1930, in Derbyshire, England, who passed away on August 6, 2011, at the age of 81. Known for a distinguished career in both classical and contemporary theater, he gained prominence as a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company, performing in numerous Shakes...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Storyteller: Greek Myths (1991) as Minos — aged about 60
- Festival (1963) as Laevsky — aged about 32
- Festival (1963) as The Speaker - Robert Emmet — aged about 32
- Foyle's War (2002) as Sir Michael Waterford — aged about 71
- The Avengers (1961) as Twitter — aged about 30
- Lewis (2007) as Edward Le Plassiter — aged about 76
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