John Wood Biography

Fast Facts

• Nominated for a Saturn Award by the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films for his role in "WarGames․"
• Received the title Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 2007
• Won a Tony Award in 1976 for his role in a production of "Travesties․"
• Studied law at Jesus College, Oxford, where he served as president of the Oxford University Dramatic Society
• Became inspired to pursue an acting career after watching a performance by John Gielfud in Stratford-upon-Avon
• Made his first on-screen appearance in the 1953 film "Salome․"
• Known for his performance in Shakespearean productions and collaboration with playwright Tom Stoppard