John Wood
Known For
Acting
Born
July 5, 1930
Place of Birth
Derbyshire, England, UK
Died
August 6, 2011

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." J…

Known For

Screen Two
7.1

Screen Two

1985 · TV

The Avengers
7.8

The Avengers

1961 · TV

Theatre 625
7.2

Theatre 625

1964 · TV

Lewis
7.6

Lewis

2007 · TV

Foyle's War
7.9

Foyle's War

2002 · TV

Playhouse
7.0

Playhouse

1974 · TV

Thirty-Minute Theatre
4.2

Thirty-Minute Theatre

1965 · TV

Napoleon
6.8

Napoleon

2002 · TV

NET Playhouse
7.3

NET Playhouse

1966 · TV

Espionage
10.0

Espionage

1963 · TV

Churchill's People
5.0

Churchill's People

1974 · TV

Out of the Unknown
7.1

Out of the Unknown

1965 · TV

Jane Eyre
6.9

Jane Eyre

1996 · Movie

WarGames
7.1

WarGames

1983 · Movie

Sabrina
6.2

Sabrina

1995 · Movie

Doomwatch
6.4

Doomwatch

1970 · TV

Ladyhawke
7.0

Ladyhawke

1985 · Movie

Chocolat
7.0

Chocolat

2000 · Movie

Hondo
6.9

Hondo

1967 · TV

Lady Jane
6.9

Lady Jane

1986 · Movie

Imagining Argentina
5.7

Imagining Argentina

2003 · Movie

Theatre Night

Theatre Night

1957 · TV

The Storyteller: Greek Myths
8.2

The Storyteller: Greek Myths

1991 · TV

Strange Experiences

Strange Experiences

1955 · TV

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