John Gielgud

John Gielgud

Acting14th April 1904(died at 96)London, England185 titles

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.

Born

14th April 1904 · London, England

Died

21st May 2000

Known for

Acting

Also known as

Arthur John Gielgud, Sir John Gielgud, A Gentleman, Джон Гилгуд

Links

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Known for

Filmography

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