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John Gielgud

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John Gielgud: Biography

Birth Name: Arthur John Gielgud
Birth Place: South Kensington, London, England
Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 04/14/1904, Aries
Date of Death: 05/21/2000
Profession: Actor; director; author

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John Gielgud Fast Facts:

Of Lithuanian-Polish heritage on his father's side; his paternal great-grandmother was famed Lithuanian actress Anielia Aszpergerowa.
Descended from the distinguished Terry family of thespians, most notably Ellen Alice Terry (great aunt) and Kate Terry (grandmother), on his mother's side.
His speaking voice was described by Alec Guinness as being "like a silver trumpet muffled in silk."
Was knighted in 1953.
Most famous for his appearances on the stage, especially in Shakespearean dramas; didn't become an international star until his role in 1981's Arthur.
One of the few actors to win a Grammy, a Tony, an Oscar and an Emmy.

John Gielgud Relationships:
Eleanor Gielgud - Sister
Ellen Alice Terry - Great-aunt
Frank Gielgud - Father
John Perry - Ex-significant Other
Kate Terry - Grandmother
Kate Terry Lewis - Mother
Lewis Evelyn Gielgud - Brother
Martin Hensler - Significant Other
Paul Anstee - Ex-significant Other
Val Gielgud - Brother
John Gielgud Awards:
1991 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Special - Winner
1991 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Special - Winner
1991 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Special - Winner
1991 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Special - Winner
1982 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Special - Nominee
1982 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Special - Nominee
1982 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Special - Nominee
1982 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Special - Nominee
1982 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Special - Nominee
1982 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Special - Nominee
1982 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Special - Nominee
1982 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Special - Nominee
1982 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Special - Nominee
1982 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Special - Nominee
1982 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Special - Nominee
1989 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Special - Nominee
1985 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Special - Nominee
1989 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television - Winner
1990 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television - Nominee
1982 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture - Winner
1981 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role - Winner
1965 Tony: Actor (Dramatic) - Nominee
1984 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Special - Nominee
1964 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role - Nominee
1979 Grammy: Best Spoken Word, Documentary or Drama Recording - Winner
1959 Tony: Special Award - Winner
1971 Tony: Actor (Dramatic) - Nominee
1961 Tony: Director (Dramatic) - Winner
1963 Tony: Director (Dramatic) - Nominee
College:
Attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, London, England