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John Wood
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| Born | July 5, 1930 |
| Died | 6 August 2011 (aged 81) Gloucestershire, U.K.
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| Nationality | English |
| Alma mater | Jesus College, Oxford |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1952–2008 |
| Spouse(s) | Gillian Nealson (? – 1975; divorced), Sylvia Vaughan
(m. 1977–2011) |
| Children | With Nealson: Sebastain Wood, With Vaughan: Rufus Wood, Ghislaine Wood, Sibylla Wood |
John Wood, OBE (born July 5, 1930 – died August 6, 2011) was a famous English actor. He starred in many movies, stage plays, and television shows. He was known for his strong acting skills. John Wood won important awards for his work, including a Tony Award and a Drama Desk Award.
About John Wood
John Wood was born on July 5, 1930, in Derbyshire, United Kingdom. He spent his childhood growing up in Gloucestershire. He went on to study at Jesus College, Oxford. After finishing his studies, he began his acting career in 1952.
His Acting Career
John Wood acted in many popular movies. Some of his well-known films include WarGames (1983), where he played a smart computer scientist. He also appeared in the fantasy movie Ladyhawke (1985). Other movies he was in were Jumpin' Jack Flash (1986), Richard III (1995), and Sabrina (1995).
Besides movies, John Wood was a very successful stage actor. He performed in many plays and was praised for his performances. In 1976, he won a Tony Award, which is a very important award for theater actors in the United States. He also received a Drama Desk Award in the same year.
His Family Life
John Wood was married twice. His first marriage was to Gillian Nealson. They later divorced in 1975. He then married Sylvia Vaughan in 1977. They stayed married until his death in 2011. John Wood had children from both of his marriages.
Later Life
John Wood continued acting until 2008. He passed away on August 6, 2011, at his home in Gloucestershire, United Kingdom. He was 81 years old. He left behind a great legacy in the world of acting.
