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.
Known For

The Avengers

Foyle's War

Lewis

Screen Two

Thirty-Minute Theatre

Thirty-Minute Theatre

Playhouse

Theatre 625
All Movies (61)
- The White Countess2005 · as Prince Peter Belinskya
- The Rocket Post2004 · as Sir Wilson Ramsay
- The Return of the Dancing Master2004 · as Jonas Andersson
- Imagining Argentina2003 · as Amos Sternberg
- Goodbye, Mr. Chips2002 · as Wetherby
- The Body2001 · as Cardinal Pesci
- Chocolat2000 · as Guillaume Blerot
- The Little Vampire2000 · as Lord McAshton
- The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Journey of Radiance2000 · as Charles Leadbeater
- Longitude2000 · as Sir Edmund Halley
- Mad Cows1999 · as Alistair
- The Venice Project1999 · as The Viscount
- An Ideal Husband1999 · as Lord Caversham
- The Avengers1998 · as Trubshaw
- The Revengers' Comedies1998 · as Col. Marcus
- The Gambler1997 · as The General
- Metroland1997 · as The Retired Commuter
- Rasputin1996 · as Prime Minister Stolypin
- Jane Eyre1996 · as Mr. Brocklehurst
- Richard III1995 · as King Edward IV
- Sabrina1995 · as Fairchild
- Citizen X1995 · as Gorbunov
- Uncovered1995 · as Cesar
- The Madness of King George1994 · as Thurlow
- Shadowlands1993 · as Christopher Riley
- The Clothes in the Wardrobe1993 · as Robert
- The Young Americans1993 · as Richard Donnelly
- Orlando1992 · as Archduke Harry
- Memento Mori1992 · as Ex-Inspector Henry Mortimer
- Twelfth Night1987 · as Sir Toby Belch
- Jumpin' Jack Flash1986 · as Jeremy Talbott
- Heartburn1986 · as British Moderator
- Lady Jane1986 · as John Dudley, Duke of Nothumberland
- The Empty Beach1985 · as Parker
- Ladyhawke1985 · as Bishop of Aquila
- The Purple Rose of Cairo1985 · as Jason
- Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Computers... But Were Afraid to Ask1984
- WarGames1983 · as Stephen Falken
- Marriage1981 · as Councillor Podkolyossin
- Somebody Killed Her Husband1978 · as Ernest Van Stanten
- Blue Fire Lady1977 · as Gus
- Slaughterhouse-Five1972 · as English Officer
- Nicholas and Alexandra1971 · as Col. Kobylinsky
- Which Way to the Front?1970 · as Finkel
- One More Time1970 · as Figg
- Poor Cherry1967 · as Brian
- Just Like a Woman1967 · as John Martin
- Too Many Cooks1966 · as Brenner
- The Summer in Gossensass1964 · as Eilert Løvborg
- A Choice of Coward: Design for Living1964 · as Otto
- The Mouse on the Moon1963 · as Countryman
- Love is a Ball1963 · as Julian Soames
- Just for Fun1963 · as Official
- That Kind of Girl1963 · as Doctor
- Postman's Knock1962 · as P.C. Woods
- The Rebel1961 · as Poet
- Two-Way Stretch1960 · as Captain
- The Challenge1960 · as School Inspector
- Jazz Boat1960 · as Benson - Jeweller's Assistant
- Idol on Parade1959 · as Jeremy
- Oh, Boy!1938 · as Man
All TV Shows (38)
- Lewis2007 · as Edward Le Plassiter
- Foyle's War2002 · as Sir Michael Waterford
- Napoleon2002 · as Pape Pie VII
- Love in a Cold Climate2001 · as Lord Merlin
- Longitude2000 · as Edmund Halley
- The Storyteller: Greek Myths1991 · as Minos
- At Mother's Request1987 · as Richard Behrens
- Screen Two1985 · as Robert
- The Truckies1978
- Churchill's People1974 · as Edward the Confessor
- Playhouse1974 · as Councillor Podkolyossin
- Doomwatch1970 · as Nigel Waring
- Plays of Today1969 · as Locke
- Hondo1967
- NET Playhouse1966 · as Silver Jack
- NET Playhouse1966 · as Sir Harcourt
- NET Playhouse1966 · as Tom Stylus
- NET Playhouse1966 · as Dalton
- NET Playhouse1966 · as Caleb Deecie
- NET Playhouse1966 · as John Mildmay
- NET Playhouse1966 · as Jakes
- NET Playhouse1966 · as Dr. Delaney
- Thirty-Minute Theatre1965 · as Harry Dunn
- Thirty-Minute Theatre1965 · as Bone
- Out of the Unknown1965 · as Brenner
- Thursday Theatre1964 · as Max
- A Choice of Coward1964 · as Otto
- Theatre 6251964
- Festival1963 · as Laevsky
- Festival1963 · as The Speaker - Robert Emmet
- Espionage1963 · as Douglas
- Drama 61-671961 · as Kincaid
- Drama 61-671961 · as Alec
- The Avengers1961 · as Twitter
- Barnaby Rudge1960 · as Barnaby Rudge
- Theatre Night1957 · as The Wall
- Armchair Theatre1956 · as Brian
- Strange Experiences1955 · as Man