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John Gielgud, one of the greatest actors of the 20th century, died in his home near London on May 22. He was 96. For much of his life, Mr. Gielgud stood as one of only a handful of actors who ...
May 21, 2000 · Born Arthur John Gielgud on April 14, 1904 in South Kensington, London, U.K., he was the son of Kate and Franciszek "Frank" Gielgud, the latter a descendent of Polish nobility. On his mother's side, he was the scion of an illustrious acting family, with his grandmother, Kate Terry, great-aunt, Ellen Terry, and great-uncle, Fred Terry, all being ...
May 23, 2000 · Sir John Gielgud, who has died aged 96, blazed a glorious trail through the English theatre of the 20th century and left an indelible imprint upon it. He was the first classical actor of his ...
Beyond his theatrical prowess, Gielgud's contributions extended to the realm of film and television, where he made over sixty film appearances and performed in numerous radio and television dramas. Early Life and Career Born on April 14, 1904, in South Kensington, London, John Gielgud was the third child of Frank Henry Gielgud and Kate Terry ...
Apr 26, 2022 · A memorial stone to Sir John Gielgud, one of the finest actors of the twentieth century, was dedicated in Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 26th April 2022. The Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle, led the dedication service, which was attended by friends and admirers of Sir John.
Gielgud, John (1904–2000). Actor and director. Great-nephew of Ellen Terry, sharing her passion for Shakespeare and mellifluence of voice (‘a silver trumpet muffled in silk’, according to Sir Alec Guinness), Gielgud devoted himself wholly to the theatre and maintenance of classical tradition, as one of his generation's greatest stage and screen actors.
John Gielgud. Sir Arthur John Gielgud OM, OCH ( / ˈɡiːlɡʊd /; 14 de Abril de 1904 - 21 de Maio de 2000) foi um actor e director de teatro inglês cuja carreira se prolongou por oito décadas. Juntamente com Ralph Richardson e Laurence Olivier, Gielgud foi um do trio de actores que dominou os palcos britânicos durante quase todo o século XX.
