John Wood
Known for: Acting
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.
Filmography
Thursday Theatre
Max
1964
Series
The Avengers
1961
Series
Foyle's War
Sir Michael Waterford
2002
Series
Lewis
Edward Le Plassiter
2007
Series
Playhouse
Councillor Podkolyossin
1974
Series
Screen Two
Robert
1985
Series
Theatre 625
1964
Series
Thirty-Minute Theatre
Harry Dunn
1965
Series
Thirty-Minute Theatre
Bone
1965
Series
Churchill's People
Edward the Confessor
1974
Series
Out of the Unknown
Brenner
1965
Film
WarGames
Stephen Falken
1983
Festival
Laevsky
1963
Festival
The Speaker - Robert Emmet
1963
Film
Chocolat
Guillaume Blerot
2000
Drama 61-67
Kincaid
1961
Drama 61-67
Alec
1961
Series
NET Playhouse
Silver Jack
1966
Series
NET Playhouse
Sir Harcourt
1966
Series
NET Playhouse
Tom Stylus
1966
Series
NET Playhouse
Dalton
1966
Series
NET Playhouse
Caleb Deecie
1966
Series
NET Playhouse
John Mildmay
1966
Series
NET Playhouse
Jakes
1966
Series
NET Playhouse
Dr. Delaney
1966
Series
Doomwatch
Nigel Waring
1970
Film
Jane Eyre
Mr. Brocklehurst
1996
Series
Espionage
Douglas
1963
Film
Ladyhawke
Bishop of Aquila
1985
Series
Napoleon
Pape Pie VII
2002
Film
Sabrina
Fairchild
1995
Film
The Avengers
Trubshaw
1998
Series
Hondo
1967
Film
Citizen X
Gorbunov
1995
Series
Longitude
Edmund Halley
2000
Film
Lady Jane
John Dudley, Duke of Nothumberland
1986
Film
The Purple Rose of Cairo
Jason
1985
Series
Theatre Night
The Wall
1957
Film
Jumpin' Jack Flash
Jeremy Talbott
1986
Film
Richard III
King Edward IV
1995
Film
Heartburn
British Moderator
1986
Film
Orlando
Archduke Harry
1992
Series
The Storyteller: Greek Myths
Minos
1991
Film
An Ideal Husband
Lord Caversham
1999
Film
Imagining Argentina
Amos Sternberg
2003
Film
Nicholas and Alexandra
Col. Kobylinsky
1971
Film
The Madness of King George
Thurlow
1994
Series
Strange Experiences
Man
1955
Film
The Little Vampire
Lord McAshton
2000
Film
A Choice of Coward: Design for Living
Otto
1964
Film
Slaughterhouse-Five
English Officer
1972
Film
The White Countess
Prince Peter Belinskya
2005
Film
The Clothes in the Wardrobe
Robert
1993
Film
Shadowlands
Christopher Riley
1993
Series
At Mother's Request
Richard Behrens
1987
Film
The Body
Cardinal Pesci
2001
Series
Love in a Cold Climate
Lord Merlin
2001
Film
Rasputin
Prime Minister Stolypin
1996
Film
The Young Americans
Richard Donnelly
1993
Series
Barnaby Rudge
Barnaby Rudge
1960
Film
Uncovered
Cesar
1995
Film
Which Way to the Front?
Finkel
1970
Film
Longitude
Sir Edmund Halley
2000
Film
The Mouse on the Moon
Countryman
1963
Series
A Choice of Coward
Otto
1964
Film
Two-Way Stretch
Captain
1960
Film
The Revengers' Comedies
Col. Marcus
1998
Plays of Today
Locke
1969
Film
Goodbye, Mr. Chips
Wetherby
2002
Film
Somebody Killed Her Husband
Ernest Van Stanten
1978
Series
Armchair Theatre
Brian
1956
Film
Marriage
Councillor Podkolyossin
1981
Film
The Rebel
Poet
1961
Film
Idol on Parade
Jeremy
1959
Film
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Journey of Radiance
Charles Leadbeater
2000
Film
Metroland
The Retired Commuter
1997
A Tale of Two Cities
Sydney Carton
1965
The Truckies
1978
Film
Memento Mori
Ex-Inspector Henry Mortimer
1992
Film
The Challenge
School Inspector
1960
Film
One More Time
Figg
1970
Film
Mad Cows
Alistair
1999
Film
Love is a Ball
Julian Soames
1963
Film
Jazz Boat
Benson - Jeweller's Assistant
1960
Film
That Kind of Girl
Doctor
1963
Film
Just for Fun
Official
1963
Film
The Venice Project
The Viscount
1999
Film
The Return of the Dancing Master
Jonas Andersson
2004
Film
The Gambler
The General
1997
Film
The Summer in Gossensass
Eilert Løvborg
1964
Film
The Rocket Post
Sir Wilson Ramsay
2004
Film
Postman's Knock
P.C. Woods
1962
Film
Just Like a Woman
John Martin
1967
Film
Blue Fire Lady
Gus
1977
Film
Too Many Cooks
Brenner
1966
Film
Oh, Boy!
Man
1938
Film
Twelfth Night
Sir Toby Belch
1987
Film
Poor Cherry
Brian
1967
Film
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Computers... But Were Afraid to Ask
1984