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Sir Arthur John Gielgud, OM, CH (/ ˈ ɡ iː l ɡ ʊ d /; 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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- South Kensington, London, England, UK
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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 roleLearn about the life and career of Sir John Gielgud, one of the finest actors of his generation and a distinguished Shakespearean interpreter. Find out his film, theater and TV credits, awards, trivia and more on IMDb.
- April 14, 1904
- May 21, 2000
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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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. Born April 14, 1904, Gielgud ...
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Tributes pour in for Sir John Gielgud, who has died aged 96, from the worlds of art, entertainment and politics. He was a legendary Shakespearean actor and a consummate film star, according to his peers and admirers.
