John Gielgud

1904–2000 | British actor

Distinguished British stage actor and director, for whom cinema was a secondary matter

Mini Biography

On stage from the early 1920s, John Gielgud made his reputation playing Shakespeare at the Old Vic in the 30s, establishing himself as a pre-eminent speaker of verse, particularly in the roles of Romeo and Hamlet and, later, Prospero.

In the 1970s he formed a notable partnership with Ralph Richardson in modern plays by Pinter and David Storey, but his greatness has been captured rarely on film.

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Personal Details

Born

Died

• Born

  John Gielgud was born in South Kensington, London SW7 2ND on 14^th April, 1904.

• Died

  John Gielgud died in Wotton Underwood, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire HP18 0RP on 21^st May, 2000, aged 96.