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John Gielgud. Actor: Arthur. Born in London, England, John Gielgud trained at Lady Benson's Acting School and RADA, London. Best known for his Shakespearean roles in the theater, he first played Hamlet at the age of 26. He worked under the tutelage of Lilian Bayliss with friend and fellow performer Laurence Olivier and other contemporaries of ...
John Gielgud (born April 14, 1904, London, England—died May 21, 2000, near Aylesbury) was an English actor, producer, and director, who is considered one of the greatest performers of his generation on stage and screen, particularly as a Shakespearean actor.
John Gielgud. Actor: Arthur. Born in London, England, John Gielgud trained at Lady Benson's Acting School and RADA, London. Best known for his Shakespearean roles in the theater, he first played Hamlet at the age of 26. He worked under the tutelage of Lilian Bayliss with friend and fellow performer Laurence Olivier and other contemporaries of the National Theatre at the "Old Vic", London. He made his screen debut in...
Beyond his theatrical prowess, Gielgud's contributions extended to the realm of film and television, where he made over sixty film appearances and performed in numerous radio and television dramas. Early Life and Career Born on April 14, 1904, in South Kensington, London, John Gielgud was the third child of Frank Henry Gielgud and Kate Terry ...
Nov 4, 2019 · Sir John Gielgud, an actor whose name has been synonymous with acting excellence for more than half a century, died Sun., May 21 at his home west of London. He was 96.
May 22, 2000 · Sir John Gielgud, the last of a trio of actor-knights who dominated the 20th-century British stage, has died, his family said. He was 96. With his silken voice and patrician bearing, Gielgud held ...
John Gielgud, one of the greatest actors of the 20th century, died in his home near London on May 22. He was 96. For much of his life, Mr. Gielgud stood as one of only a handful of actors who ...
