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Sir John Gielgud, OM, CH (/ ˈ ɡ iː l ɡ ʊ d /; 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.
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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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Check all the awards won and nominated for by John Gielgud - BAFTA Academy Fellowship Award (1992) , Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor - Miniseries or a Movie (1991) , Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Series, Miniseries, or Motion Picture Made for Television (1989) and more 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.
- April 14, 1904
- May 21, 2000
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.
Honors and Awards 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.
