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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
May 22, 2000 · Sir John Gielgud, the last of a trio of actor-knights who dominated the 20th-century British stage, has died, his family said. He was 96.
Nov 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.
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...
Sir Arthur John Gielgud, OM, CH (14 April 1904 – 21 May 2000) was an English actor, director, and producer. A descendant of the renowned Terry acting family, he achieved early international acclaim for his youthful, emotionally expressive Hamlet which broke box office records on Broadway in 1937.
Sir John Gielgud's legacy as one of the greatest actors of the 20th century is firmly woven into the fabric of British heritage. His remarkable talent, mesmerizing voice, and profound understanding of Shakespearean verse left an enduring impact on the stage, film, radio, and television.