About
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
The AvengersSeries • 1961
Screen TwoSeries • 1985
PlayhouseSeries • 1974
The New Alfred Hitchcock PresentsSeries • 1985
Theatre 625Series • 1964
Thirty-Minute TheatreSeries • 1965
LewisSeries • 2007
Foyle's WarSeries • 2002
NET PlayhouseSeries • 1966
Out of the UnknownSeries • 1965
DoomwatchSeries • 1970
EspionageSeries • 1963
Churchill's PeopleSeries • 1974
WarGamesMovie • 1983
ChocolatMovie • 2000
SabrinaMovie • 1995
NapoleonSeries • 2002
HeartburnMovie • 1986
LadyhawkeMovie • 1985
Citizen XMovie • 1995
The AvengersMovie • 1998
The Purple Rose of CairoMovie • 1985
The Storyteller: Greek MythsSeries • 1991
The BodyMovie • 2001