Acting credits
77
Prolific
Very extensive acting filmography.
Actor
John Wood
Acting
Career Snapshot
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Movies: 60Series: 18Crew credits: 1
TMDB ID: 8937
IMDb ID: nm0939795
Known for: Acting
Born: July 5, 1930
Died: August 6, 2011
Age: 81
Place of birth: Derbyshire, England, UK
Gender: Male
Adult content flag: No
Career span: 1938 - 2005
Years active: 68
Average TMDB rating: 6.57
Wikidata: Q599439
Also known as
John Woods • Tom Wood • Джон Вуд
Other jobs
Director (1)
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.
Movies
Movies
Movie credits linked with John Wood.
6.2
The White Countess
as Prince Peter Belinskya
2005 Movie
5.1
The Rocket Post
as Sir Wilson Ramsay
2004 Movie
4.8
The Return of the Dancing Master
as Jonas Andersson
2004 Movie
5.5
Imagining Argentina
as Amos Sternberg
2003 Movie
6.3
Goodbye, Mr. Chips
as Wetherby
2002 Movie
5.5
The Body
as Cardinal Pesci
2001 Movie
7.0
Chocolat
as Guillaume Blerot
2000 Movie
6.9
The Little Vampire
as Lord McAshton
2000 Movie
6.0
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Journey of Radiance
as Charles Leadbeater
2000 Movie
7.4
Longitude
as Sir Edmund Halley
2000 Movie
3.9
Mad Cows
as Alistair
1999 Movie
5.0
The Venice Project
as The Viscount
1999 Movie
6.5
An Ideal Husband
as Lord Caversham
1999 Movie
4.4
The Avengers
as Trubshaw
1998 Movie
5.6
The Revengers' Comedies
as Col. Marcus
1998 Movie
4.5
The Gambler
as The General
1997 Movie
5.8
Metroland
as The Retired Commuter
1997 Movie
6.5
Rasputin
as Prime Minister Stolypin
1996 Movie
6.9
Jane Eyre
as Mr. Brocklehurst
1996 Movie
6.7
Richard III
as King Edward IV
1995 Movie
6.2
Sabrina
as Fairchild
1995 Movie
7.2
Citizen X
as Gorbunov
1995 Movie
5.6
Uncovered
as Cesar
1995 Movie
6.8
The Madness of King George
as Thurlow
1994 Movie
Series
Series
Series credits linked with John Wood.
7.9
Foyle's War
as Sir Michael Waterford • 1 eps
2002 Series
6.8
Napoleon
as Pape Pie VII • 2 eps
2002 Series
7.8
Love in a Cold Climate
as Lord Merlin • 2 eps
2001 Series
7.0
Longitude
as Edmund Halley • 1 eps
2000 Series
8.2
The Storyteller: Greek Myths
as Minos • 1 eps
1991 Series
At Mother's Request
as Richard Behrens • 1 eps
1987 Series
7.2
The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Director • 1 eps
1985 Series
1.0
Churchill's People
as Edward the Confessor • 1 eps
1974 Series
7.0
Playhouse
as Councillor Podkolyossin • 1 eps
1974 Series
6.0
Doomwatch
as Nigel Waring • 1 eps
1970 Series
6.5
Hondo
1 eps
1967 Series
7.0
Out of the Unknown
as Brenner • 1 eps
1965 Series
7.2
Theatre 625
1 eps
1964 Series
Espionage
1 eps
1963 Series
7.7
The Avengers
as Twitter • 1 eps
1961 Series
5.0
Barnaby Rudge
13 eps
1960 Series
Theatre Night
as The Wall • 1 eps
1957 Series
Strange Experiences
as Man • 2 eps
1955 Series