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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.
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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.
Production [12] [13] [14] [15]DateTheatre (london, Unless Otherwise Noted)RoleNovember 1921HeraldMarch 1922Walk on roleMarch – April 1922Walk on roleApril 1922Walk on roleMay 17, 2024 · John Gielgud, 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. He won an Academy Award for best supporting actor for his performance in Arthur (1981).
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Learn 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
Learn about the life and career of Sir John Gielgud, a legendary English actor and theatre director who excelled in Shakespearean roles and won an Oscar, an Emmy, a Grammy, and a Tony. Explore his contributions to the stage, film, radio, and television and his legacy in British heritage.
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.