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Gielgud is one of the few people who have won all four major annual American entertainment awards, these being an Oscar (for Arthur, 1981); an Emmy, (for Summer's Lease, 1991); a Grammy (for Ages of Man, 1979); and Tony Awards (for The Importance of Being Earnest, 1948; Ages of Man, 1959; Big Fish, Little Fish, 1961).
16 wins & 27 nominations. Academy Awards, USA. 1982 Winner Oscar. Best Actor in a Supporting Role. Arthur. John Gielgud was not present at the award's ceremony. Presenters Carol Burnett and Joel Grey accepted the award on his behalf. 1965 Nominee Oscar. Best Actor in a Supporting Role. Becket. BAFTA Awards. 1997 Nominee BAFTA Film Award.
- April 14, 1904
- May 21, 2000
As the acid-tongued Hobson in Arthur (1981) he won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. His film work further earned him a Golden Globe Award and two BAFTAs . Although largely indifferent to awards, Gielgud had the rare distinction of winning an Oscar, an Emmy, a Grammy, and a Tony.
Nov 24, 2009 · Carol Burnett and Joel Grey presenting John Gielgud with the Best Supporting Actor Oscar® for his performance in "Arthur" at the 54th Academy Awards® in 1982.
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He made his screen debut in 1924. Academy Award Best Supporting Actor, 1981, for Arthur (1981), Academy Award Nomination, 1964, for Becket (1964).
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He made his screen debut in 1924. Academy Award Best Supporting Actor, 1981, for Arthur (1981), Academy Award Nomination, 1964, for Becket (1964).
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* Actor in a Supporting Role - John Gielgud * Music (Original Song) - Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do) in "Arthur" Music and Lyric by Burt Bacharach, Carole Bayer Sager, Christopher Cross and Peter Allen
