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John Gielgud
Sir Arthur John Gielgud, an English actor and theatre director, had an enduring career that spanned eight decades. Born on April 14, 1904 in South Kensington, London, he established himself as a clear exponent of Shakespeare at the Old Vic by 1931 following recognizable training at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) and experiences in repertory theatre and the West End. Forsaking casual acting work, Gielgud formed his own company at the Queen's theatre, London, earning a significant reputation as a stage star both in the West End and on Broadway. He earned fame with iconic roles including Hamlet, and made an amazing metamorphosis from theatre personality to a staple figure in cinema in his sixties. Notably, he won the Academy award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Hobson in 'Arthur' (1981), after receiving his first nomination for the film 'Becket' in 1964. Gielgud spent his life championing for the arts, even serving as the president of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art from 1977 to 1989.
Gielgud's career covered eras in theatre and cinema, adapting to the changing landscapes while firmly retaining his classic touch. His performances were characterized by his distinctive voice, seemingly effortless skill, and complexity. Naturally, he was less engaged in politics or sport, but rather completely devoted to his profession. Far from being confined to the station of the 'great trinity of theatrical knights', Gielgud helped to shape modern theatre as well as pioneered the establishment of permanent companies in the West End. His involvement also extended to film, radio and television, and his filmography boasts numerous commendable works.
Biography, Career & Filmography
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Given Name: Arthur John Gielgud
Born: South Kensington, London, England
Citizenship: British
Birthday: April 14, 1904
Occupations: Actor, Theatre director
Years Active: 1921-2000
Spouses: None
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Awards and Nominations Received by John Gielgud
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Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Comedy or Musical (Supporting Actor)
ArthurMovies Featuring John Gielgud
Chimes at Midnight
Richard III
Gandhi
Chariots of Fire
Around the World in 80 Days
Becket (re-release)
First Knight
The Elephant Man
The Human Factor
Caligula: The Ultimate Cut
Discovering Hamlet
Play On! Shakespeare in Silent Film
Nothing Like a Dame
Catastrophe
Revisiting Brideshead
Strike It Rich
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A TV Dante (Cantos 9 to 14)
Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker
Swan Song
A Walk Through Prospero’s Library
The Conductor
Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials Mystery
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Inside the Third Reich
Why Didn’t They Ask Evans?
Priest of Love
The Wicked Lady
Scandalous
The Master of Ballantrae
To Be Hamlet
The Shooting Party
Plenty
Lion of the Desert
The Formula
Sphinx
Romance on the Orient Express
Theban Plays: Oedipus the King
Appointment with Death
War and Remembrance
A Man for All Seasons
Getting It Right
Prospero’s Books
Brideshead Revisited
Wagner
Frankenstein
Theban Plays: Antigone
Arthur 2: On the Rocks
The Scarlet and the Black
The Whistle Blower
In from the Cold? A Portrait of Richard Burton
The Canterville Ghost
Wagner
Theban Plays: Antigone
The Shoes of the Fisherman
Galileo
Oh! What a Lovely War
Becket
The Good Companions
Julius Caesar
11 Harrowhouse
Richard II
An Airman’s Letter to His Mother
The Cherry Orchard
Murder by Decree
Julius Caesar
A Diary for Timothy
To Die in Madrid
Probe
Shining Through
Frankenstein: The True Story
Providence
Les Misérables
Assignment to Kill
Looking for Richard
Romeo and Juliet
Haunted
A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man
Eagle in a Cage
Gulliver’s Travels
Scarlett
Rachmaninoff: The Harvest of Sorrow
The Loved One
Peter Pan
QB VII
Hamlet from the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre
Sebastian
The Barretts of Wimpole Street
Secret Agent
The Charge of the Light Brigade
No Man’s Land
Home
The Prime Minister
Romeo and Juliet
Ariel’s Song / Full Fathom Five
The Leopard Son
Alice in Wonderland
Lost Horizon
Saint Joan
Caligula
Joseph Andrews
Career Timeline
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1991
A TV Dante (Cantos 9 to 14)
Virgil (voice)
Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker
Self (archive footage)
Prospero’s Books
Prospero
1988
Appointment with Death
Colonel Carbury
A Man for All Seasons
Cardinal Wolsey
Arthur 2: On the Rocks
Hobson
In from the Cold? A Portrait of Richard Burton
Self
1986
Theban Plays: Oedipus the King
Tieresias
Theban Plays: Antigone
Tiresias
The Whistle Blower
Sir Adrian Chappie
The Canterville Ghost
Sir Simon de Canterville
Theban Plays: Antigone
Tiresias
1985
To Be Hamlet
Self
The Shooting Party
Cornelius Cardew
Plenty
Sir Leonard Darwin
Romance on the Orient Express
Theodore Woodward
1981
Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials Mystery
Marquis of Caterhan
Priest of Love
Herbert G. Muskett
Sphinx
Abdu-Hamdi
1980
The Elephant Man
The Conductor
John Lasocki
Why Didn’t They Ask Evans?
Reverend Jones
Lion of the Desert
Sharif El Gariani
The Formula
Dr. Abraham Esau
1978
Richard II
John of Gaunt
Les Misérables
Gillenormand
Romeo and Juliet
Chorus
No Man’s Land
Spooner
1977
Providence
Clive Langham
A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man
The Preacher
Joseph Andrews
The Doctor
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