John Gielgud
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Summary
John Gielgud was born on April 14, 1904[1], in South Kensington[2]. He died on May 21, 2000[3], in Wotton House[4]. He worked as a theatrical director[5], stage actor[6], film actor[7], television actor[8], and film director[9]. He ranks in the top 0.56% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11,777 views/month, #5,597 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 1, 1904[11]
- Date of death: January 1, 2000[12]
- Place of burial: Westminster Abbey[13]
- Father: Henry Lex Franciszek Adam Gielgud[14]
- Mother: Kate Terry Lewis Gielgud[15]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[16]
- Occupation: art collector[17], actor[18], director[19], musician[20], performing artist[21]
- Educated at: Royal Academy of Dramatic Art[22], Westminster School[23]
- Award received: Laurence Olivier Awards[24], Praemium Imperiale[25], Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor[26], Tony Award for Best Direction of a Play[27], Grammy Award for Best Audio Book, Narration & Storytelling Recording[28], Order of Merit[29], Companion of Honour[30], Knight Bachelor[31], Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie[32], Society of London Theatre Special Award[33], BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role[34], honorary doctorate[35]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[36]
- Sex or gender: male[37]
- Family: House of Giełgud[38]
- Genre: Shakespearean comedy[39]
- Commons category: John Gielgud[40]
- Archives at: National Library of Wales[41], British Library[42]
- Family name: Gielgud[43]
- Given name: John[44], Arthur[45]
- Topic's main category: Category:John Gielgud[46]
- Commons gallery: John Gielgud[47]
- Student of: Helen Haye[48], Claude Rains[49], Kenneth Barnes[50]
Product Details
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Type: Person[51]
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Country: GB[52]
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Began / founded: 1904-04-14[53]
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Ended / dissolved: 2000-05-21[54]
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MusicBrainz ID: cfd9af15-def1-4b21-b730-348a24469860[55]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for John Gielgud include Gielgud Theatre[56].
Why It Matters
John Gielgud has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 40 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]
Entities named for him include Gielgud Theatre[56].
FAQs
Where was John Gielgud born?
John Gielgud's place of birth was South Kensington[2].
Where did John Gielgud die?
John Gielgud passed away in Wotton House[4].
Who were John Gielgud's parents?
John Gielgud's father was Henry Lex Franciszek Adam Gielgud[14]. John Gielgud's mother was Kate Terry Lewis Gielgud[15].
What did John Gielgud do for work?
John Gielgud worked as a theatrical director[5], stage actor[6], film actor[7], television actor[8], and film director[9].
Where did John Gielgud go to school?
John Gielgud was educated at Royal Academy of Dramatic Art[22] and Westminster School[23].
What awards did John Gielgud receive?
Honors received include Laurence Olivier Awards[24], Praemium Imperiale[25], Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor[26], and Tony Award for Best Direction of a Play[27].