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John Gielgud. Gielgud as Benedick in Much Ado About Nothing, 1959. Sir Arthur John Gielgud, OM, CH ( / ˈɡiːlɡʊd /; 14 April 1904 – 21 May 2000) was an English actor and theatre director whose career spanned eight decades. With Ralph Richardson and Laurence Olivier, he was one of the trinity of actors who dominated the British stage for ...
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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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
May 17, 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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John Gielgud, roles and awards. Sir John Gielgud, OM, CH ( / ˈɡiːlɡʊd /; 1904–2000) was an English actor and theatre director. He appeared on stage, television and radio and in film in a career that spanned eight decades. Film historian Brian McFarlane, writing for the British Film Institute, wrote of Gielgud that "in terms of the ...
Production [12] [13] [14] [15]DateTheatre (london, Unless Otherwise Noted)RoleNovember 1921HeraldMarch 1922Walk on roleMarch – April 1922Walk on roleApril 1922Walk on roleBy MEL GUSSOW. ir 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 near Aylesbury, west of London. He was 96. He was the last survivor of that triumvirate of legendary theatrical knights -- Laurence Olivier, Sir ...
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Learn about the life and career of Sir John Gielgud, a legendary English actor and theatre director who excelled in Shakespearean roles and won an Oscar, an Emmy, a Grammy, and a Tony. Explore his contributions to the stage, film, radio, and television and his legacy in British heritage.
