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."...

Known For

Career Timeline

19381947195619651974198319922005
  1. 2005
    The White Countess

    Prince Peter Belinskya • Acting

  2. 2004
    The Rocket Post

    Sir Wilson Ramsay • Acting

  3. 2004
    The Return of the Dancing Master

    Jonas Andersson • Acting

  4. 2003
    Imagining Argentina

    Amos Sternberg • Acting

  5. 2002
    Goodbye, Mr. Chips

    Wetherby • Acting

  6. 2001
    The Body

    Cardinal Pesci • Acting

  7. 2000
    Chocolat

    Guillaume Blerot • Acting

  8. 2000
    The Little Vampire

    Lord McAshton • Acting

John Wood - Aperture