Actor
John Gielgud
April 14, 1904 · London, England
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 records on Broadway in 1937. He was known for his beautiful speaking of verse and particularly for his warm and expressive voice, which his colleague Sir Alec Guinness likened to a silver trumpet muffled in silk. Gielgud is one of the few entertainers who have won an Oscar, Emmy, Grammy, and Tony Award.
Notable work
8The Elephant Man (1980)
as Carr Gomm
7.6Gandhi (1982)
as Lord Irwin
6.6DragonHeart (1996)
as King Arthur (voice) (uncredited)
7.1Murder on the Orient Express (1974)
as Mr. Beddoes
7.2Elizabeth (1998)
as The Pope
6.1First Knight (1995)
as Oswald
6.8Chariots of Fire (1981)
as Master of Trinity
6Caligula (1979)
as Nerva
6.8Quest for Camelot (1998)
as Merlin (voice)
7.4Shine (1996)
as Cecil Parkes
6.7Around the World in 80 Days (1956)
as Foster
7.3Hamlet (1996)
as Priam
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