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John Wood

Acting Born Jul 5, 1930 Derbyshire, England, UK 24 credits

Biography

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.

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Known for

The Avengers

as Twitter

Foyle's War

as Sir Michael Waterford

Lewis

as Edward Le Plassiter
Film

Exam

as Harry Dunn
Film

Exam

as Bone
Film

WarGames

as Stephen Falken

Napoleon

as Pape Pie VII

Full filmography

  • The Avengers (1961) as Twitter
  • Foyle's War (2002) as Sir Michael Waterford
  • Screen Two (1985) as Robert
  • Lewis (2007) as Edward Le Plassiter
  • Playhouse (1974) as Councillor Podkolyossin
  • Theatre 625 (1964)
  • Thirty-Minute Theatre (1965) as Harry Dunn
  • Thirty-Minute Theatre (1965) as Bone
  • WarGames (1983) as Stephen Falken
  • Out of the Unknown (1965) as Brenner
  • Churchill's People (1974) as Edward the Confessor
  • Festival (1963) as Laevsky
  • Festival (1963) as The Speaker - Robert Emmet
  • Doomwatch (1970) as Nigel Waring
  • Espionage (1963) as Douglas
  • Napoleon (2002) as Pape Pie VII
  • Hondo (1967)
  • Chocolat (2000) as Guillaume Blerot
  • Drama 61-67 (1961) as Kincaid
  • Drama 61-67 (1961) as Alec
  • Longitude (2000) as Edmund Halley
  • Jane Eyre (1996) as Mr. Brocklehurst
  • Theatre Night (1957) as The Wall
  • Ladyhawke (1985) as Bishop of Aquila