John Gielgud's biography
Arthur John Gielgud is 96 years old theatrical director born at South Kensington, London, England, UK. John was born on Thursday 14th of April 1904. John is often nicknamed as Arthur John Gielgud, Gelgaudiškis. According to year of birth 1904 John belongs to Greatest Generation. Birthday on 14th of April means he is Aries. Aries is the most active sign of Zodiac, one born with this sign is a very quick learner, aggressive and passionate.
He is white british. He is citizen of United Kingdom. His primary profession is to be theatrical director. You can know John also as stage actor, film actor, television actor, actor. He is recently known as film director.
John Gielgud's dad
John Gielgud's father's name is Henry Lex Franciszek Adam Gielgud.
John Gielgud's mom
John Gielgud's mother's name is Kate Terry-Lewis.
John Gielgud's schools
We found 2 schools He attended. Complete list of schools: Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, Westminster School.
Detailed informations about John´s schools
He studied high school - Westminster School, London, England, Hillside Preparatory School in Surrey, England.
He studied university - Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts.
John Gielgud's career
John´s main focus is to be theatrical director. He is famous thanks to Arthur. He is also a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
Is John Gielgud gay ?
John is known to be gay.
How did John Gielgud die
He died on on Sunday 21st of May 2000 when he was 96 years old at Wotton House. John Gielguds death was caused by natural causes.
Awards and competitions
John Gielgud's Awards
- He was awarded the Laurence Olivier Theatre Special Award in 1986 (1985 season) for lifetime achievement to theatre.
- He was awarded the 1982 London Evening Theatre Award's Special Award for lifetime achievement to the theatre.
- He had minor roles in two consecutive films which won the Academy Award for Best Picture: Chariots of Fire (1981) and Gandhi (1982).
John Gielgud's Nominations
- John was nominated for Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for work Becket in 1964
- He was nominated for Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor
John Gielgud's quotes
- [At age 84] When you're my age, you just never risk being ill - because then everyone says, "Oh, he's done for".
- [to Richard Burton on seeing Burton's first "Hamlet"] I'll come back and see it when you're better.
- [on reading bad reviews] It's wonderful when it isn't you.
- [During an interview on US television the interviewer asked who had inspired him] It was during my time at RADA, there was a man who inspired us all. Claude Rains. I don't know what happened to him, I think he failed and went to America.
- The only thing I liked about films was looking at the back of my head, which otherwise I could only see at the tailor's.
- If one watches television enough, one begins to perceive the texture with which it's contrived.
- [on Ralph Richardson] Ralph is a remarkable man, shrewd, observant, warm and generous-hearted, once you get to know him. He is also reserved and cautious, never making a swift decision about anything.
- [on Peggy Ashcroft] I'm absolutely devoted to her. People can't behave badly when she's around. She has such integrity.
- [on James Mason] He was a punctilious man, beautifully mannered, quiet, generous and amusing. I never heard him say a vicious or bitter thing about anything or anyone.
- The joke is that people think of me as an intellectual actor. Yet I have always trusted almost entirely to observation, emotion and instinct.
- Acting is half shame, half glory. Shame at exhibiting yourself, glory when you can forget yourself.
- [on Claude Rains] He was a great influence on me. I don't know what happened to him. I think he failed and went to America.
- [on Richard Burton:] I have never known such a gifted actor who was so lacking in confidence.
- [directing Linda Marsh as Ophelia in "Hamlet", 1964]: You went slinking about the stage doing a number of interesting movements. They were adequately serpentine, but not altogether gorgeous.
- [on being cast by Alfred Hitchcock in 'The Secret Agent', 1936] Hitch said he was offering me Hamlet in modern dress. But when we came to make it, all the psychological interest was dissipated.
John Gielgud's height, body shape
Lets describe how John Gielgud looks. We will focus on his height, body shape and hair color. He is tall as 5' 11" (180 cm). Body build is average. John´s hair is shade of grey.