
John Wood
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.
Acting (58 movies)

WarGames
1983

Chocolat
2000

Ladyhawke
1985

The Revengers' Comedies
1998

Shadowlands
1993

Jumpin' Jack Flash
1986

Lady Jane
1986

The Young Americans
1993

Slaughterhouse-Five
1972

Citizen X
1995

Orlando
1992

The Avengers
1998

One More Time
1970

The Body
2001

Goodbye, Mr. Chips
2002

Nicholas and Alexandra
1971

Jane Eyre
1996

Rasputin
1996

Uncovered
1995

The White Countess
2005

Poor Cherry
1967

Somebody Killed Her Husband
1978

Which Way to the Front?
1970

That Kind of Girl
1963

Postman's Knock
1962

The Return of the Dancing Master
2004

The Gambler
1997

Twelfth Night
1987

Sabrina
1995

The Challenge
1960

Imagining Argentina
2003

The Purple Rose of Cairo
1985

The Clothes in the Wardrobe
1993

Just Like a Woman
1967

A Choice of Coward: Design for Living
1964

Blue Fire Lady
1977

Richard III
1995

The Madness of King George
1994

Longitude
2000

The Venice Project
1999

An Ideal Husband
1999

Love Is a Ball
1963

The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Journey of Radiance
2000

The Little Vampire
2000

Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Computers... But Were Afraid to Ask
1984

Mad Cows
1999

Idol on Parade
1959

The Empty Beach
1985

Memento Mori
1992

Just for Fun
1963

The Rebel
1961

Heartburn
1986

The Mouse on the Moon
1963

Metroland
1997

The Rocket Post
2004

Marriage
1981

Oh, Boy!
1938

Jazz Boat
1960
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