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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 much of the 20th century.
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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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 role4 days ago · 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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Learn about the life and career of John Gielgud, one of the finest actors of his generation, who starred in Shakespearean roles, film adaptations, and character roles. Find out his birth name, family background, awards, trivia, and filmography on IMDb.
- April 14, 1904
- May 21, 2000
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May 22, 2000 · Mon 22 May 2000 07.29 EDT. 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...
May 22, 2000 · A tribute to the legendary British actor who starred in Shakespeare, Chekhov, Pinter and Arthur. He was 96 and had a long and diverse career on stage, screen and radio.
