

John Gielgud
Acting•Born April 14, 1904•Died May 21, 2000 (age 96)•London, England
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.
Known For

Great Performances
1971•TV Series•
6.1

Play for Today
1970•TV Series•
6.6

Tales of the Unexpected
1979•TV Series•
6.8

Tales of the Unexpected
1979•TV Series•
6.8

BBC Play of the Month
1965•TV Series•
5.3

BBC Play of the Month
1965•TV Series•
5.3

BBC Play of the Month
1965•TV Series•
5.3

BBC Play of the Month
1965•TV Series•
5.3
Filmography
2014
Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films
Movieas Hogarth (archive footage) (uncredited)
1984
James Mason: The Star They Loved to Hate
Movieas Self - on the set of 'The Shooting Party' (uncredited)
Personal Info
DepartmentActing
BirthdayApril 14, 1904
Day of DeathMay 21, 2000
Place of BirthLondon, England
Popularity1.2
