John Gielgud
John Gielgud is a Broadway performer. Explore their Broadway credits, shows, and songs below.
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About
Born in London on April 14, 1904, to Kate and Frank Gielgud, John Gielgud trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and went on to become a revolutionary Shakespearean actor of his generation. He appeared in numerous productions at the Old Vic and on the West End, and turned to directing in the 1950s and 1960s. From 1977 to 1989, he served as president of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. His partner was Martin Hensler.
Film credits include "Caligula," "The Elephant Man," "Gandhi," "Elizabeth," "DragonHeart," "Chariots of Fire," "Murder on the Orient Express," "Shine," "Hamlet," and "Arthur." Among his television credits: "Agatha Christie's Poirot," "Inspector Morse," "Lovejoy," "Tales of the Unexpected," "ABC Afterschool Specials," and "SCTV."
John Gielgud won a Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word Album for "Ages of Man: Reading from Shakespeare" in 1980, an Oscar for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for "Arthur" in 1982, and a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Special for "Summer's Lease" in 1991. He was one of only a few people to have won an Oscar, Grammy, Emmy, and Tony Award.
His published works include two essay collections, "Stage Directions" and "Distinguished Company," along with the autobiographies "Early Stages" and "An Actor and His Time." State honours included Knight Bachelor (UK, 1953), Legion of Honour (France, 1960), Companion of Honour (UK, 1977), and Order of Merit (UK, 1996).
On May 23, 2000, the marquees of Broadway theaters were dimmed in his honor.
Personal Details
- Born
- April 14, 1904
- Hometown
- London, ENGLAND
- Died
- May 21, 2000
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