
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).
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)- 2005
- 2000
Chocolat
Guillaume Blerot
- 1999
- 1995
- 1995
- 1995
- 1994
- 1993
Shadowlands
Christopher Riley
Where to watch John Wood
Their films and TV shows you can watch now in the UK, and where.
- 1984
- 1995
- 1983
- 1986
- 1995
- 1995
- 1992
- 2005
The best John Wood films
By MovieNCo readers' ratings.
- The Purple Rose of Cairo 1984
- Chocolat 2000
- Ladyhawke 1985
- WarGames 1983
- Sabrina 1995
Has worked with
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Jim Carter 2 films together Richard III and The Madness of King George
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Alfred Molina 2 films together Chocolat and Ladyhawke
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John Rothman 2 films together The Purple Rose of Cairo and Heartburn
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Matthew Broderick 2 films together Ladyhawke and WarGames
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Jeff Daniels 2 films together The Purple Rose of Cairo and Heartburn
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Ian Holm 2 films together Nicholas and Alexandra and The Madness of King George
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Rupert Everett 2 films together An Ideal Husband and The Madness of King George
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Simon Russell Beale 2 films together Orlando and An Ideal Husband
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Nigel Hawthorne 2 films together Richard III and The Madness of King George
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Roger Ashton-Griffiths 2 films together Shadowlands and The Madness of King George
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.












