John Wood
English actor (1930–2011)
John Lamin Wood was an English actor known for his Shakespearean performances and his lasting association with Tom Stoppard. In 1976, he received a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play for his performance in Stoppard's Travesties. He was nominated for further Tony Awards for his roles in Sherlock Holmes (1975) and Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead (1968). His films included WarGames (1983), The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985), Ladyhawke (1985), Jumpin' Jack Flash (1986), Orlando (1992), Shadowlands (1993), The Madness of King George (1994), Richard III (1995), Sabrina (1995), and Chocolat (2000).
Filmography in the catalog
Credited on 4 films (1950–2000) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field. Also mentioned in 2 other records (descriptions, transcriptions, copyright notes).
| Year ▲ | Title | Creator | Length | Format | Color | Sound |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | The Islander. | John Wood Co. Bennett Pump Division | 19 min. | 16mm | Color | sound |
| 1970 | One More Time | Memphis Rotary Club. | 92 min | 16mm | Color | sound |
| 1985 | The purple rose of Cairo | Woody Allen | 82 min | Color | ||
| 2000 | Chocolat | Lasse Hallström | 121 min | Color |