John Wood
Date of birth: 1930-07-05
Place of birth: Derbyshire, England, UK
Known for: Acting
Also known as: John Woods, Tom Wood, Джон Вуд
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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WarGames
1983-06-03
High school student David Lightman has a talent for hacking. But while trying to hack into a compute
Chocolat
2000-12-22
A mother and daughter move to a small French town where they open a chocolate shop. The town, religi
Ladyhawke
1985-03-27
Captain Etienne Navarre is a man on whose shoulders lies a cruel curse. Punished for loving each oth
The Revengers' Comedies
1998-06-09
After saving each other from jumping off a bridge, Henry Bell and Karen Knightly plot to avenge the
Shadowlands
1993-12-25
C.S. Lewis, a world-renowned writer and professor, leads a passionless life until he meets spirited
Jumpin' Jack Flash
1986-10-09
Terry works for a bank, and uses computers to communicate with clients all over the world. One day,
Lady Jane
1986-02-07
The death of King Henry VIII throws his kingdom into chaos because of succession disputes. His weak
The Young Americans
1993-10-08
Experienced New York Police Detective John Harris is sent to London to help a local task force inves
Slaughterhouse-Five
1972-03-15
Billy Pilgrim, a veteran of the Second World War, finds himself mysteriously detached from time, so
Citizen X
1995-02-25
Based on the true story of a Russian serial killer who, over many years, claimed victim to over 50 p
Orlando
1992-12-11
England, 1600. Queen Elizabeth I promises Orlando, a young nobleman obsessed with poetry, that she w
The Avengers
1998-08-13
British Ministry agent John Steed, under direction from "Mother", investigates a diabolical plot by
One More Time
1970-05-01
London nightclub buddies Salt and Pepper link Pepper's dead twin to diamond smugglers.
The Body
2001-04-13
An ancient skeleton has been discovered in Jerusalem in a rich man's tomb. Colouration of the wrist
Goodbye, Mr. Chips
2002-12-26
In the later years of the nineteenth century Latin master Mr. Chipping is the mainstay of Brookfield
Nicholas and Alexandra
1971-11-29
Tsar Nicholas II, the inept last monarch of Russia, insensitive to the needs of his people, is overt
Jane Eyre
1996-01-20
After a bleak childhood, Jane Eyre goes out into the world to become a governess. As she lives happi
Rasputin
1996-03-23
Into an era seething with war and revolution, a man comes with an incredible power to heal a nation.
Uncovered
1995-01-04
While restoring a fifteenth-century painting Julia reveals a hidden Latin phrase. A series of murder
The White Countess
2005-10-30
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Poor Cherry
1967-09-09
A politically-active couple's involvement in an election campaign threatens their marriage through p
Somebody Killed Her Husband
1978-09-29
A woman's husband is murdered and she and her lover must find the killer or stand accused of doing i
Which Way to the Front?
1970-09-03
Brendan Byers III, one of the richest men in America, has been pronounced 4-F and can't serve his co
That Kind of Girl
1963-01-01
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Postman's Knock
1962-02-22
Likeable country postman Harold Petts gets transferred from his village to London, where on his arri
The Return of the Dancing Master
2004-04-08
Stefan Lindman is a police officer in Boros, Sweden. When his mentor and retired former partner Herb
The Gambler
1997-10-30
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Twelfth Night
1987-06-01
Viola and Sebastian are lookalike twins, separated by a shipwreck. Viola lands in Illyria, where she
Sabrina
1995-12-15
Sabrina Fairchild, a chauffeur's daughter, grew up at the Long Island estate of the wealthy Larrabee
The Challenge
1960-05-17
Jailed for his role in a gang heist and ditched by its female leader (Jayne Mansfield), a widower (A
Imagining Argentina
2003-09-13
Set during the unsettling disappearances in Buenos Aires during the dictatorship of the 1970s, the f
The Purple Rose of Cairo
1985-03-01
Cecilia is a waitress in New Jersey, living a dreary life during the Great Depression. Her only esca
The Clothes in the Wardrobe
1993-12-21
Margaret is a shy, pale, middle-class Englishwoman who is reluctantly engaged to her older, twittish
Just Like a Woman
1967-02-26
Lewis and Scilla's rocky marriage finally breaks apart – a situation made worse by the fact that Sci
A Choice of Coward: Design for Living
1964-08-31
A comedy concerning a trio of artistic characters, Gilda, Otto and Leo, and their complicated three-
Blue Fire Lady
1977-12-09
Jenny Grey a horse loving country girl leaves her widowed father to move to the city after her fathe
Richard III
1995-12-29
A murderous lust for the British throne sees Richard III descend into madness. Though the setting is
The Madness of King George
1994-12-28
Aging King George III of England is exhibiting signs of madness, a problem little understood in 1788
Longitude
2000-01-02
Parallel stories: 18th century Harrison builds the marine chronometer for safe navigation at sea; 20
The Venice Project
1999-09-09
Roland is an avant-garde artist in Venice, California whose sister lives on their family's estate in
An Ideal Husband
1999-01-14
Sir Robert Chiltern is a successful government minister, well-off and with a loving wife. All this i
Love Is a Ball
1963-04-24
Etienne makes a good living out of marrying off poor but titled young men to rich but untitled young
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Journey of Radiance
2000-07-11
The elder Jones's lecture tour takes parents and son to India, where Indy explores the meaning of fa
The Little Vampire
2000-10-27
Based on the popular books, the story tells of Tony who wants a friend to add some adventure to his
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Computers... But Were Afraid to Ask
1984-01-01
Do home computers scare you. confuse you—make you want to curl up in a ball and hide? As the compute
Mad Cows
1999-10-29
When her TV star husband Alex decides to divorce her so that he can start a career in politics, newl
Idol on Parade
1959-03-24
A rock'n'roll idol is drafted into the wrong regiment.
The Empty Beach
1985-09-12
Before shady businessman John Singer disappeared off Bondi Beach, his name meant money--big and smal
Memento Mori
1992-04-19
Several elderly friends and acquaintances in 1950s London are disturbed to receive mysterious teleph
Just for Fun
1963-02-01
When the government cuts the quota of musical programs permitted on television, teenagers Mark and C
The Rebel
1961-03-07
Anthony Hancock gives up his office job to become an abstract artist. He has a lot of enthusiasm, bu
Heartburn
1986-07-25
She's a magazine writer who gives up her career for love and family. He's a playboy newspaper column
The Mouse on the Moon
1963-05-07
Sequel to The Mouse that Roared; The Tiny Country of Grand Fenwick has a hot water problem in the ca
Metroland
1997-08-30
In late-1970s suburban London, Chris and Marion have settled into a comfortable yet all-too-predicta
The Rocket Post
2004-05-13
Switch off and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Scotland. Based on fact, this film will take you on a
Marriage
1981-07-10
Councillor Podkolyossin has called on the services of Madame Fyokla, the matchmaker - decision he is
Oh, Boy!
1938-09-12
A mysterious scientist presents a timid chemist with an elixir which turns him from a weakling into
Jazz Boat
1960-06-01
A bumbling gang of thieves crash a jazz party.
Two-Way Stretch
1960-12-20
Three criminals plan to break out of prison the day before their release in order to carry out a dar