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    John Wood

    1930-07-05 (94 years old) in Derbyshire, England, UK

    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

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    The White Countess
    62 %|Oct 30, 2005
    Drama, History, Family, Romance, War
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    The Rocket Post
    56 %|May 13, 2004
    Drama
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    The Return of the Dancing Master
    43 %|Apr 8, 2004
    Crime, Thriller, Drama
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    Imagining Argentina
    56 %|Sep 13, 2003
    Drama, Romance, Thriller
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    Goodbye, Mr. Chips
    63 %|Dec 26, 2002
    Family, Drama, TV Movie
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    The Body
    55 %|Apr 13, 2001
    Drama, Mystery, Romance, Thriller
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    Chocolat
    70 %|Dec 22, 2000
    Comedy, Drama, Romance
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    The Little Vampire
    68 %|Oct 27, 2000
    Family, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy
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    The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Journey of Radiance
    58 %|Jul 11, 2000
    Action, Adventure, Drama, Family, TV Movie
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    Longitude
    73 %|Jan 2, 2000
    TV Movie, Drama, History
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    Mad Cows
    39 %|Oct 29, 1999
    Comedy
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    The Venice Project
    0 %|Sep 9, 1999
    Drama, Comedy
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    An Ideal Husband
    64.18 %|Apr 15, 1999
    Drama, Comedy, Romance
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    The Avengers
    44.050000000000004 %|Aug 13, 1998
    Action, Adventure, Thriller, Science Fiction, Comedy
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    The Revengers' Comedies
    58 %|Jun 9, 1998
    Comedy, Crime, Romance
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    The Gambler
    48 %|Oct 30, 1997
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    Metroland
    59 %|Aug 30, 1997
    Comedy, Drama
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    Rasputin
    65 %|Mar 23, 1996
    History, Drama, TV Movie
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    Jane Eyre
    69 %|Jan 20, 1996
    Drama, Romance
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    Richard III
    67 %|Dec 29, 1995
    Drama, War
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    Sabrina
    61.67 %|Dec 15, 1995
    Comedy, Romance
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    Citizen X
    72 %|Feb 25, 1995
    Crime, Drama
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    Uncovered
    56 %|Jan 4, 1995
    Thriller
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    The Madness of King George
    67.64 %|Dec 28, 1994
    Comedy, Drama, History
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    Shadowlands
    68.99 %|Dec 25, 1993
    Drama, Romance
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    The Summer House
    54.290000000000006 %|Dec 21, 1993
    Drama, TV Movie
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    The Young Americans
    58 %|Oct 8, 1993
    Thriller, Drama, Crime
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    Orlando
    69 %|Dec 11, 1992
    Drama, Fantasy
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    Memento Mori
    70 %|Apr 19, 1992
    Drama, TV Movie, Comedy, Mystery
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    Twelfth Night
    45 %|Jun 1, 1987
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    Jumpin' Jack Flash
    60.910000000000004 %|Oct 9, 1986
    Romance, Comedy, Thriller
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    Heartburn
    59.61 %|Jul 25, 1986
    Comedy, Drama, Romance
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    Lady Jane
    68 %|Feb 7, 1986
    Drama, Romance, History
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    The Empty Beach
    32 %|Sep 12, 1985
    Thriller
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    Ladyhawke
    70 %|Mar 27, 1985
    Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy
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    The Purple Rose of Cairo
    73.89 %|Mar 1, 1985
    Fantasy, Comedy, Romance
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    WarGames
    70.72 %|Jun 3, 1983
    Thriller, Science Fiction, Drama
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    Marriage
    0 %|Jul 10, 1981
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    Somebody Killed Her Husband
    51 %|Sep 29, 1978
    Mystery, Comedy, Crime
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    Blue Fire Lady
    65 %|Dec 9, 1977
    Family, Drama
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    Slaughterhouse-Five
    64.71000000000001 %|Mar 15, 1972
    Drama, Science Fiction, War
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    Nicholas and Alexandra
    69 %|Nov 29, 1971
    Drama, War, History
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    Which Way to the Front?
    48.33 %|Sep 3, 1970
    Comedy, War
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    One More Time
    43 %|May 1, 1970
    Comedy, Thriller
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    Poor Cherry
    0 %|Sep 9, 1967
    TV Movie, Drama
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    Just Like a Woman
    50 %|Feb 26, 1967
    Comedy
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    The Mouse on the Moon
    59 %|May 7, 1963
    Comedy, Science Fiction
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    Love Is a Ball
    46 %|Apr 24, 1963
    Comedy, Romance
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    Just for Fun
    37 %|Feb 1, 1963
    Music
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    That Kind of Girl
    56 %|Jan 1, 1963
    Drama
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    Postman's Knock
    43 %|Feb 22, 1962
    Comedy
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    The Rebel
    78 %|Mar 7, 1961
    Comedy
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    The Challenge
    53 %|May 17, 1960
    Drama, Thriller
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    Idol on Parade
    70 %|Mar 24, 1959
    Comedy
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    Oh, Boy!
    0 %|Sep 12, 1938
    Comedy

    Series

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    Foyle's War
    78 %|Oct 27, 2002
    Mystery, Drama, War & Politics, Crime
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    Napoleon
    69 %|Oct 7, 2002
    Drama, War & Politics, Action & Adventure
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    The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones
    70 %|Jan 13, 2002
    Action & Adventure, Family, Mystery, Drama, War & Politics
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    Love in a Cold Climate
    78 %|Feb 4, 2001
    Drama
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    At Mother's Request
    0 %|Jan 4, 1987
    Crime, Drama
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    The Truckies
    0 %|Jul 31, 1978
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    Doomwatch
    56.67 %|Feb 9, 1970
    Drama
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    Hondo
    62 %|Sep 8, 1967
    Western
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    Out of the Unknown
    68 %|Oct 4, 1965
    Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama
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    Espionage
    0 %|Oct 2, 1963
    Action & Adventure, Drama
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    The Avengers
    77 %|Jan 7, 1961
    Action & Adventure, Crime, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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    Barnaby Rudge
    50 %|Sep 30, 1960
    Drama