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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:
  • Martin Hensler - Ex-significant Other
  • Frank Gielgud - Father
  • Kate Terry Lewis - Mother
  • Ellen Alice Terry - Great-aunt
  • Kate Terry - Grandmother
  • Val Gielgud - Brother
  • John Perry - Ex-significant Other
  • Eleanor Gielgud - Sister
  • Paul Anstee - Ex-significant Other
  • Lewis Evelyn Gielgud - Brother
  • John Gielgud Awards:
  • 1985 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
  • 1991 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Special - Winner
  • 1982 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture - Winner
  • 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
  • 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
  • 1953 BAFTA Awards: Best British Actor - Winner
  • 1996 BAFTA Awards: Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Nominee
  • 1985 BAFTA Awards: Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Nominee
  • 1974 BAFTA Awards: Best Supporting Actor - Winner
  • 1981 BAFTA Awards: Best Supporting Artist - Nominee
  • 1996 Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture - Nominee
  • College:
  • Attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, London, England
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