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A comprehensive biography of John Gielgud, an English actor and theatre director who dominated the British stage for much of the 20th century. Learn about his early life, career, awards, family, and legacy.
IMDb profile of John Gielgud, a legendary British actor, director and writer, best known for his Shakespearean roles. See his birth and death dates, Oscar, photos, videos, trivia and more.
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- South Kensington, London, England, UK
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Learn about the life and career of Sir John Gielgud, one of the finest actors of his generation and a distinguished Shakespearean interpreter. Find out his film, theater and TV credits, awards, trivia and more on IMDb.
- April 14, 1904
- May 21, 2000
Aug 23, 2024 · John Gielgud (born April 14, 1904, London, England—died May 21, 2000, near Aylesbury) was an English actor, producer, and director, who is considered one of the greatest performers of his generation on stage and screen, particularly as a Shakespearean actor.
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A comprehensive list of the stage, film, television and radio credits of the English actor and theatre director John Gielgud, who won four major American entertainment awards. Learn about his early career, his family background, his roles and his legacy.
Production [12][13][14][15]DateTheatre (london, Unless Otherwise Noted)RoleNovember 1921HeraldMarch 1922Walk on roleMarch – April 1922Walk on roleApril 1922Walk on roleNov 4, 2019 · Sir John Gielgud, an actor whose name has been synonymous with acting excellence for more than half a century, died Sun., May 21 at his home west of London. He was 96.
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May 23, 2000 · Sir John Gielgud, one of the great actors of the English stage who enthralled audiences for more than 70 years with his eloquent voice and consummate artistry, died on Sunday at his home...