John Gielgud
Actor · Director · Writer
Born Apr 14, 1904 · London, England
Active 1924–2000
Sir Arthur John Gielgud, OM, CH, was an English actor, director, and producer. A descendant of the renowned Terry acting family, he achieved early international acclaim for his youthful, emotionally expressive Hamlet which broke box office…
Filmography
The Elephant Man (1980) — Carr GommGandhi (1982) — Lord IrwinMurder on the Orient Express (1974) — Mr. BeddoesElizabeth (1998) — The PopeDragonHeart (1996) — King Arthur (voice) (uncredited)Shine (1996) — Cecil ParkesChariots of Fire (1981) — Master of TrinityQuest for Camelot (1998) — Merlin (voice)Hamlet (1996) — PriamFirst Knight (1995) — OswaldAround the World in 80 Days (1956) — FosterCaligula (1979) — NervaArthur (1981) — HobsonMerlin (1998) — King ConstantChimes at Midnight (1965) — Henry IVInspector Morse (1987) — Lord HinkseyLion of the Desert (1981) — Sharif El GarianiJulius Caesar (1953) — CassiusBecket (1964) — King Louis VII of FranceThe Power of One (1992) — St. JohnGulliver's Travels (1996) — Professor of LightShining Through (1992) — SunflowerBrideshead Revisited (1981) — Edward 'Ned' RyderRichard III (1955) — George, Duke of Clarence