John Gielgud
Also Credited As: Sir John Gielgud
Date of Death: May 21, 2000 (96)
Birth Place: London, ENGLAND
Latest News on John Gielgud:
A History of ROMEO AND JULIET (Oct 13, 2024)
Mirvish Productions to Dim the Marquee Lights of The Royal Alexandra Theatre to Honor Maggie Smith (Sep 27, 2024)
Rita Moreno, Ben Vereen, & More to Attend 2024 TCM Classic Cruise (Aug 27, 2024)
A History of ROMEO AND JULIET (Oct 13, 2024)
Mirvish Productions to Dim the Marquee Lights of The Royal Alexandra Theatre to Honor Maggie Smith (Sep 27, 2024)
Rita Moreno, Ben Vereen, & More to Attend 2024 TCM Classic Cruise (Aug 27, 2024)
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SIR MICHAEL GAMBON as Hirst and SIR DEREK JACOBI as Spooner in Harold Pinter’s No Man’s Land (first performed at the NT in 1975 with Sir John Gielgud and Sir Ralph Richardson)
Date:
11/02/2013
From: Photo Coverage: NT50 - The National Theatre's Birthday Celebrations, With Dench, Mirren, And More!
STAGE CREDITS
Productions
Movies
Who Is the Man?
[ 1924 ] Daniel
[ 1924 ] Daniel
Insult
[ 1932 ] Henri Dubois
[ 1932 ] Henri Dubois
The Good Companions
[ 1933 ] Inigo Jollifant
[ 1933 ] Inigo Jollifant
The Prime Minister
[ 1941 ] Benjamin Disraeli
[ 1941 ] Benjamin Disraeli
Romeo and Juliet
[ 1954 ] Chorus
[ 1954 ] Chorus
Richard III
[ 1955 ] George, Duke of Clarence
[ 1955 ] George, Duke of Clarence
Saint Joan
[ 1957 ] Earl of Warwick
[ 1957 ] Earl of Warwick
The Barretts of Wimpole Street
[ 1957 ] Edward Moulton-Barrett
[ 1957 ] Edward Moulton-Barrett
Hamlet
[ 1964 ] Ghost
[ 1964 ] Ghost
Becket
[ 1964 ] King Louis of France, King Louis VII of France
[ 1964 ] King Louis of France, King Louis VII of France
Chimes at Midnight
[ 1965 ] Henry IV
[ 1965 ] Henry IV
The Loved One
[ 1965 ] Sir Francis Hinsley
[ 1965 ] Sir Francis Hinsley
Assignment to Kill
[ 1968 ] Curt Valayan
[ 1968 ] Curt Valayan
Sebastian
[ 1968 ] Head of Intelligence
[ 1968 ] Head of Intelligence
The Charge of the Light Brigade
[ 1968 ] Lord Raglan
[ 1968 ] Lord Raglan
Oh! What a Lovely War
[ 1969 ] Count Leopold von Berchtold
[ 1969 ] Count Leopold von Berchtold
Eagle in a Cage
[ 1972 ] Lord Sissal
[ 1972 ] Lord Sissal
Lost Horizon
[ 1973 ] Chang
[ 1973 ] Chang
Murder on the Orient Express
[ 1974 ] Beddoes
[ 1974 ] Beddoes
Gold
[ 1974 ] Farrell
[ 1974 ] Farrell
11 Harrowhouse
[ 1974 ] Meecham
[ 1974 ] Meecham
Galileo
[ 1975 ] The Old Cardinal
[ 1975 ] The Old Cardinal
Providence
[ 1977 ] Clive Langham
[ 1977 ] Clive Langham
Joseph Andrews
[ 1977 ] The Doctor
[ 1977 ] The Doctor
A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man
[ 1977 ] The Preacher
[ 1977 ] The Preacher
The Human Factor
[ 1979 ] Brigadier Tomlinson
[ 1979 ] Brigadier Tomlinson
Caligula
[ 1979 ] Nerva
[ 1979 ] Nerva
Murder by Decree
[ 1979 ] Prime Minister Lord Salisbury
[ 1979 ] Prime Minister Lord Salisbury
The Elephant Man
[ 1980 ] Carr Gomm
[ 1980 ] Carr Gomm
The Formula
[ 1980 ] Dr. Esau
[ 1980 ] Dr. Esau
The Lion of the Desert
[ 1980 ] Sharif El Gariani
[ 1980 ] Sharif El Gariani
Priest of Love
[ 1981 ] Herbert G. Muskett
[ 1981 ] Herbert G. Muskett
Arthur
[ 1981 ] Hobson
[ 1981 ] Hobson
Gandhi
[ 1982 ] Lord Irwin
[ 1982 ] Lord Irwin
The Wicked Lady
[ 1983 ] Hogarth
[ 1983 ] Hogarth
Invitation to the Wedding
[ 1983 ] Reverend Clyde Ormiston
[ 1983 ] Reverend Clyde Ormiston
The Shooting Party
[ 1984 ] Cornelius Cardew
[ 1984 ] Cornelius Cardew
Scandalous
[ 1984 ] Uncle Willie
[ 1984 ] Uncle Willie
Leave All Fair
[ 1985 ] John Middleton Murry
[ 1985 ] John Middleton Murry
Plenty
[ 1985 ] Sir Leonard Darwin
[ 1985 ] Sir Leonard Darwin
The Whistle Blower
[ 1986 ] Sir Adrian Chapple
[ 1986 ] Sir Adrian Chapple
Barbablù, Barbablù
[ 1987 ] Barbablù
[ 1987 ] Barbablù
Appointment with Death
[ 1988 ] Colonel Carbury
[ 1988 ] Colonel Carbury
Arthur 2: On the Rocks
[ 1988 ] Hobson
[ 1988 ] Hobson
Getting It Right
[ 1989 ] Sir Gordon Munday
[ 1989 ] Sir Gordon Munday
Strike It Rich
[ 1990 ] Herbert Dreuther
[ 1990 ] Herbert Dreuther
Prospero's Books
[ 1991 ] Prospero
[ 1991 ] Prospero
The Power of One
[ 1992 ] St. John
[ 1992 ] St. John
Shining Through
[ 1992 ] Sunflower
[ 1992 ] Sunflower
Haunted
[ 1995 ] Doctor Doyle
[ 1995 ] Doctor Doyle
First Knight
[ 1995 ] Oswald
[ 1995 ] Oswald
Shine
[ 1996 ] Cecil Parkes
[ 1996 ] Cecil Parkes
The Portrait of a Lady
[ 1996 ] Mr. Touchett
[ 1996 ] Mr. Touchett
The Tichborne Claimant
[ 1998 ] Cockburn
[ 1998 ] Cockburn
Quest for Camelot
[ 1998 ] Merlin, Sir John Gielgud
[ 1998 ] Merlin, Sir John Gielgud
Elizabeth
[ 1998 ] The Pope
[ 1998 ] The Pope
TV Shows
Tales of the Unexpected
Cyril Boggis, Jelks
Cyril Boggis, Jelks
Awards and Nominations
winner
Evening Standard Awards - 1982 - Lebedev Special Award
John Gielgud
Olivier Awards - 1978 - Actor of the Year in a New Play
John GielgudHalf-Life
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1977 - Unique Theatrical Experience
John Gielgud, No Man's Land
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1977 - Best Actor
John Gielgud, No Man's Land
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1971 - Outstanding Performance
John Gielgud, Home
Tony Awards - 1971 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play
John Gielgud, Home
Tony Awards - 1965 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play
John Gielgud, Tiny Alice
Tony Awards - 1963 - Best Direction of a Play
John Gielgud , The School for Scandal
winner
Tony Awards - 1959 - Special Tony Award
John Gielgud
Videos
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News
A History of ROMEO AND JULIET
This time, the reader question was: What is the history of Romeo and Juliet on Broadway?
This time, the reader question was: What is the history of Romeo and Juliet on Broadway?
Mirvish Productions to Dim the Marquee Lights of The Royal Alexandra Theatre to Honor Maggie Smith
The marquee lights of The Royal Alexandra Theatre will be dimmed on Tuesday, October 1 to honour Dame Maggie Smith, one of the greatest actors of her generation, who died at the age of 89 in London today. Learn more about Smith's life and career.
The marquee lights of The Royal Alexandra Theatre will be dimmed on Tuesday, October 1 to honour Dame Maggie Smith, one of the greatest actors of her generation, who died at the age of 89 in London today. Learn more about Smith's life and career.
Rita Moreno, Ben Vereen, & More to Attend 2024 TCM Classic Cruise
EGOT-winner Rita Moreno, Tony Award-winner Ben Vereen, and stage and screen legend sisters Hayley and Juliet Mills are set to attend the TCM Classic Cruise, sailing October 26, 2024, from Fort Lauderdale to Cozumel and Disney Castaway Cay on the Disney Magic.
EGOT-winner Rita Moreno, Tony Award-winner Ben Vereen, and stage and screen legend sisters Hayley and Juliet Mills are set to attend the TCM Classic Cruise, sailing October 26, 2024, from Fort Lauderdale to Cozumel and Disney Castaway Cay on the Disney Magic.
Sigourney Weaver Will Make West End Debut in THE TEMPEST This December
Sigourney Weaver will make her West End debut as Prospero in The Jamie Lloyd Company's new production of The Tempest at Theatre Royal Drury Lane beginning this December. Additionally, Tom Hiddleston will lead Much Ado About Nothing next year.
Sigourney Weaver will make her West End debut as Prospero in The Jamie Lloyd Company's new production of The Tempest at Theatre Royal Drury Lane beginning this December. Additionally, Tom Hiddleston will lead Much Ado About Nothing next year.
Peter Dinklage, Lupita Nyong'o, Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Sandra Oh To Lead TWELFTH NIGHT At Shakespeare in the Park
Peter Dinklage (Malvolio), Jesse Tyler Ferguson (Andrew Aguecheek), Lupita Nyong’o (Viola), and Sandra Oh (Olivia) will lead Shakespeare in the Park's TWELFTH NIGHT, directed by The Public’s Associate Artistic Director/Resident Director Saheem Ali, which will reopen the revitalized Delacorte Theater in August 2025.
Peter Dinklage (Malvolio), Jesse Tyler Ferguson (Andrew Aguecheek), Lupita Nyong’o (Viola), and Sandra Oh (Olivia) will lead Shakespeare in the Park's TWELFTH NIGHT, directed by The Public’s Associate Artistic Director/Resident Director Saheem Ali, which will reopen the revitalized Delacorte Theater in August 2025.
Cast Announced For James Ijames' GOOD BONES At The Public Theater
The Public Theater has announced casting for the long-anticipated New York premiere of GOOD BONES written by Pulitzer Prize winner James Ijames and directed by Public Theater Associate Artistic Director/Resident Director Saheem Ali.
The Public Theater has announced casting for the long-anticipated New York premiere of GOOD BONES written by Pulitzer Prize winner James Ijames and directed by Public Theater Associate Artistic Director/Resident Director Saheem Ali.
Video: Watch Trailer for Reimagined CALIGULA: THE ULTIMATE CUT
Drafthouse films has released the trailer for CALIGULA: THE ULTIMATE CUT, a complete reconstruction of one of cinema’s most lavish-yet-notorious productions in a glorious 4K Ultra High Definition restoration. The film was written by the esteemed Gore Vidal and headed by the stellar cast of Malcolm McDowell, Dame Helen Mirren, Peter O'Toole, and Sir John Gielgud. Watch the trailer now!
Drafthouse films has released the trailer for CALIGULA: THE ULTIMATE CUT, a complete reconstruction of one of cinema’s most lavish-yet-notorious productions in a glorious 4K Ultra High Definition restoration. The film was written by the esteemed Gore Vidal and headed by the stellar cast of Malcolm McDowell, Dame Helen Mirren, Peter O'Toole, and Sir John Gielgud. Watch the trailer now!
Rialto Chatter: Could THE MOTIVE AND THE CUE Transfer to Broadway This Spring?
Sam Mendes' The Motive and the Cue, which ran at The National Theatre and then in the West End, is hoping to transfer to 'a Shubert theater this spring,' says Baz Bamigboye for Deadline.
Sam Mendes' The Motive and the Cue, which ran at The National Theatre and then in the West End, is hoping to transfer to 'a Shubert theater this spring,' says Baz Bamigboye for Deadline.
National Theatre Live Screenings Begin at Alleyway Theatre
Ian McKellan will appear on screen at Alleyway Theatre this August, as National Theatre Live comes to Buffalo.
Ian McKellan will appear on screen at Alleyway Theatre this August, as National Theatre Live comes to Buffalo.
Interview: Simon Godwin on How MACBETH Can Connect to Audiences Today
Simon Godwin is no stranger to the work of Shakespeare. Until May 5, his production of Macbeth is playing in D.C. with a cast led by Ralph Fiennes and Indira Varma. The film version of this same production will hit theaters on May 2. BroadwayWorld sat down with Godwin to discuss his take on Shakespeare’s tragedy, Fiennes’ performance, and what the play means for contemporary audiences.
Simon Godwin is no stranger to the work of Shakespeare. Until May 5, his production of Macbeth is playing in D.C. with a cast led by Ralph Fiennes and Indira Varma. The film version of this same production will hit theaters on May 2. BroadwayWorld sat down with Godwin to discuss his take on Shakespeare’s tragedy, Fiennes’ performance, and what the play means for contemporary audiences.
BroadwayWorld's Olivier Awards 2024 Predictions
The 2024 Olivier Awards are fast approaching on April 14. Ahead of one of the most exciting nights in theatreland, our critics – Aliya Al-Hassan, Mica Blackwell, Alexander Cohen, Katie Kirkpatrick, Kat Mokrynski, Gary Naylor, Kerrie Nicholson, Matthew Paluch and Christiana Rose share their thoughts about who and what will triumph on the night, as well as who should twin each category.
The 2024 Olivier Awards are fast approaching on April 14. Ahead of one of the most exciting nights in theatreland, our critics – Aliya Al-Hassan, Mica Blackwell, Alexander Cohen, Katie Kirkpatrick, Kat Mokrynski, Gary Naylor, Kerrie Nicholson, Matthew Paluch and Christiana Rose share their thoughts about who and what will triumph on the night, as well as who should twin each category.
Drafthouse Films Acquires NA Rights To CALIGULA: THE ULTIMATE CUT
Drafthouse Films has announced their acquisition of Caligula: The Ultimate Cut, a complete reconstruction of one of cinema's most lavish-yet-notorious productions in a glorious 4K Ultra High Definition restoration.
Drafthouse Films has announced their acquisition of Caligula: The Ultimate Cut, a complete reconstruction of one of cinema's most lavish-yet-notorious productions in a glorious 4K Ultra High Definition restoration.
F. Murray Abraham to Star in Benefit Reading of Edward Albee's FRAGMENTS
Stage and screen star F. Murray Abraham (Amadeus) will star in a benefit performance of Edward Albee's Fragments. See when and where you can catch the performance and learn how to purchase tickets.
Stage and screen star F. Murray Abraham (Amadeus) will star in a benefit performance of Edward Albee's Fragments. See when and where you can catch the performance and learn how to purchase tickets.
Patti LuPone & More to Join Atlantic Theater Company 2024 Gala
Atlantic Theater Company will present their 2024 Gala on Monday, April 29, 2024 at The Plaza. See who is taking part and learn how to purchase tickets.
Atlantic Theater Company will present their 2024 Gala on Monday, April 29, 2024 at The Plaza. See who is taking part and learn how to purchase tickets.
24 Theater Books for Your Spring 2024 Reading List
Need a great book to spring into the new season? This spring, Broadway's best have put pen to paper to turn out theatre page-turners of every kind. From theatre biographies to theatre fiction; theatre books for kids to theatre history; check out our collection of 24 new Broadway books for every theatre lover's spring reading list.
Need a great book to spring into the new season? This spring, Broadway's best have put pen to paper to turn out theatre page-turners of every kind. From theatre biographies to theatre fiction; theatre books for kids to theatre history; check out our collection of 24 new Broadway books for every theatre lover's spring reading list.
F. Murray Abraham Will Appear in a Benefit Reading of Edward Albee's FRAGMENTS
F. Murray Abraham will appear in a special benefit performance of Edward Albee's FRAGMENTS on Saturday, April 6th, 2024, 8:00PM at Debonair Music Hall.
F. Murray Abraham will appear in a special benefit performance of Edward Albee's FRAGMENTS on Saturday, April 6th, 2024, 8:00PM at Debonair Music Hall.
Review: TURNING THE SCREW, King's Head Theatre
English composer Benjamin Britten is writing The Turn of the Screw. Based on a novella by Henry James, it follows the worries of a young governess sent to the countryside to take care of a pair of children. As Britten is building his melodies, the government is working hard to shut down the influence of what they call “high profile homosexuals’’ (think John Gielgud and friends).
English composer Benjamin Britten is writing The Turn of the Screw. Based on a novella by Henry James, it follows the worries of a young governess sent to the countryside to take care of a pair of children. As Britten is building his melodies, the government is working hard to shut down the influence of what they call “high profile homosexuals’’ (think John Gielgud and friends).
Theatrical Producer Martin McCallum Has Passed Away
Martin McCallum, FRSA, has passed away at age 73.
Martin McCallum, FRSA, has passed away at age 73.
Elton John Achieves EGOT Status With Emmy Win
Elton John is now an EGOT. He won a Tony Award in 2000 for Best Original Score for Aida with Tim Rice. He was awarded with his first Oscar in 1995 for 'Can You Feel the Love Tonight' from the Lion King. Other EGOT winners include Viola Davis, Whoopi Goldberg, Marvin Hamlisch, Helen Hayes, Alan Menken, Rita Moreno, Andrew Lloyd Webber, and more.
Elton John is now an EGOT. He won a Tony Award in 2000 for Best Original Score for Aida with Tim Rice. He was awarded with his first Oscar in 1995 for 'Can You Feel the Love Tonight' from the Lion King. Other EGOT winners include Viola Davis, Whoopi Goldberg, Marvin Hamlisch, Helen Hayes, Alan Menken, Rita Moreno, Andrew Lloyd Webber, and more.
THE MOTIVE AND THE CUE Will Come to UK Cinemas in March
The Motive and the Cue is headed to cinemas in the UK beginning in March! The production, which closes in the West End on 23 March, will be showing on the big screen beginning just days before on 21 March.
The Motive and the Cue is headed to cinemas in the UK beginning in March! The production, which closes in the West End on 23 March, will be showing on the big screen beginning just days before on 21 March.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has John Gielgud been in?
John Gielgud has appeared on Broadway in 15 shows.
How many West End shows has John Gielgud been in?
John Gielgud has not appeared in the West End
What awards has John Gielgud been nominated for?
John Gielgud has been nominated for several awards throughout his career. Some of the notable nominations include the Lebedev Special Award at the Evening Standard Awards, Actor of the Year in a New Play at the Olivier Awards for Half-Life, Unique Theatrical Experience at the Drama Desk Awards for No Man's Land, Best Actor at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for No Man's Land, Outstanding Performance at the Drama Desk Awards for Home, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for Home and Tiny Alice, Best Direction of a Play at the Tony Awards for The School for Scandal, and a Special Tony Award.
What awards has John Gielgud won?
John Gielgud has won several awards throughout his career. Some of his notable wins include the Lebedev Special Award at the Evening Standard Awards, the Unique Theatrical Experience award at the Drama Desk Awards for his performance in "No Man's Land," the Best Actor award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards also for "No Man's Land," the Outstanding Performance award at the Drama Desk Awards for "Home," and a Special Tony Award at the Tony Awards.
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