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John Wood

John Wood

British actor

Born
5 July 1930Derbyshire
Died
6 August 2011aged 81 · Chipping Campden
Nationality
UK
Star sign
Cancer
Years active
1971–2005

Known for

About John Wood

John Wood was a British actor. They were born on 5 July 1930 in Derbyshire. Their career spanned 16 titles, among them The Purple Rose of Cairo (1984), Chocolat (2000) and Ladyhawke (1985).

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Their career in figures

The earliest credit MovieNCo has for John Wood is Nicholas and Alexandra (1971); in all, 16 films over 34 years. Their title most voted by MovieNCo readers is The Purple Rose of Cairo (1984), with 20 votes. Their busiest decade is the 1990s, with 7 titles. The person they have worked with most is Jim Carter, on 2 films, among them Richard III and The Madness of King George.

Latest work

Full filmography (16)
  1. 2005

    The White Countess

    Prince Peter Belinsky

    Where to watch
    10.0
  2. 2000

    Chocolat

    Guillaume Blerot

    7.7
  3. 1999
  4. 1995

    Richard III

    King Edward IV

    Where to watch
    8.1
  5. 1995 6.7
  6. 1995 8.8
  7. 1994
  8. 1993

    Shadowlands

    Christopher Riley

    7.0

Where to watch John Wood

Their films and TV shows you can watch now in the UK, and where.

  1. 1984 8.1
  2. 1995 6.7
  3. 1983 7.0
  4. 1986

    Heartburn

    British Moderator

    Where to watch
    7.0
  5. 1995

    Richard III

    King Edward IV

    Where to watch
    8.1
  6. 1995 8.8
  7. 1992

    Orlando

    Archduke Harry

    Where to watch
    7.2
  8. 2005

    The White Countess

    Prince Peter Belinsky

    Where to watch
    10.0

The best John Wood films

By MovieNCo readers' ratings.

  1. The Purple Rose of Cairo 1984 8.1
  2. Chocolat 2000 7.7
  3. Ladyhawke 1985 7.4
  4. WarGames 1983 7.0
  5. Sabrina 1995 6.7

Has worked with

Questions about John Wood

Where was John Wood born?

John Wood was born on 5 July 1930 in Derbyshire.

When did John Wood die?

John Wood died on 6 August 2011, aged 81. They died in Chipping Campden.

What are the best John Wood films?

By MovieNCo readers' ratings, the best John Wood films are The Purple Rose of Cairo (1984, 8.1), Chocolat (2000, 7.7) and Ladyhawke (1985, 7.4).

How many films and TV shows has John Wood been in?

MovieNCo lists 16 films for John Wood, from Nicholas and Alexandra (1971) to The White Countess (2005).

What is John Wood's star sign?

John Wood was a Cancer: born on 5 July.

Page reviewed on 5 July 2017.

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