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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.
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television. War and Remembrance. Tied with Barry Bostwick for War and Remembrance (1988). 1982 Winner Golden Globe.
Although largely indifferent to awards, Gielgud had the rare distinction of winning an Oscar, an Emmy, a Grammy, and a Tony. He was famous from the start of his career for his voice and his mastery of Shakespearean verse.
Actor: Arthur. Born in London, England, John Gielgud trained at Lady Benson's Acting School and RADA, London. Best known for his Shakespearean roles in the theater, he first played Hamlet at the age of 26.
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May 17, 2024 · John Gielgud, 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. He won an Academy Award for best supporting actor for his performance in Arthur (1981).
John Gielgud In 1991, John Gielgud became the fourth person to win all four awards, the oldest (at age 87), the first LGBT person, and the first non-American. English actor and theatre director John Gielgud (1904–2000) received his fourth distinct award in 1991. Between 1948 and 1991, Gielgud received a total of five competitive awards.
John Gielgud. Actor: Arthur. Born in London, England, John Gielgud trained at Lady Benson's Acting School and RADA, London. Best known for his Shakespearean roles in the theater, he first played Hamlet at the age of 26.
Gielgud's contributions to the arts earned him widespread recognition and numerous prestigious awards. Among his many accolades, he won an Oscar, an Emmy, a Grammy, and a Tony, a feat accomplished by very few actors.
Read Full Obituary. Also Known As: Arthur John Gielgud, Sir John Gielgud. Born: Apr 14, 1904 in London, England. Death: May 21, 2000 in Buckinghamshire, England. Roles (35) Awards.
