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John Gielgud

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John Gielgud

Apr 14, 1904 – May 21, 2000184 titles 144 movies · 40 TV
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Biography

Sir Arthur John Gielgud, OM, CH, 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. He was known for his beautiful speaking of verse and particularly for his warm and expressive voice, which his colleague Sir Alec Guinness likened to a silver trumpet muffled in silk. Gielgud is one of the few entertainers who have won an Oscar, Emmy, Grammy, and Tony Award.

Also known as

Arthur John Gielgud · Sir John Gielgud · A Gentleman · Джон Гилгуд

Born

Apr 14, 1904 – May 21, 2000

London, England

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Roles across career

Titles counted once; a person can act and direct on the same film (roles merged).

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Directing

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