John Gielgud

John Gielgud is known for The Elephant Man (1980), Gandhi (1982), DragonHeart (1996).

Biography

Sir Arthur John Gielgud, OM, CH, was an English actor, director, and producer. A descendant of the renowned Terry acting family, he achieved early international acclaim for his youthful, emotionally expressive Hamlet which broke box office records on Broadway in 1937. He was known for his beautiful speaking of verse and particularly for his warm and expressive voice, which his colleague Sir Alec Guinness likened to a silver trumpet muffled in silk. Gielgud is one of the few entertainers who have won an Oscar, Emmy, Grammy, and Tony Award.

Questions about John Gielgud

How many John Gielgud films are in the catalogue?

The CineQuiz catalogue has 126 films with John Gielgud, from 1929 to 2018.

What is the best rated John Gielgud film?

The best rated John Gielgud film in the catalogue is The Elephant Man (1980), rated 8.1.

What was the first John Gielgud film?

The first John Gielgud film in the catalogue is Secret Agent, from 1936.

Who has John Gielgud worked with the most?

In the catalogue, John Gielgud shares the most credits with Vanessa Redgrave (5 films), Anne V. Coates (4 films) and Laurence Olivier (4 films).

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AWARDS 12 Wins 3 Nominations

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Trivia

Also works as: theatre director · film director · art collector · director · musician · performing artist
Studied at: Royal Academy of Dramatic Art · Westminster School
Father: Henry Lex Franciszek Adam Gielgud
Siblings: Frances Eleanor Gielgud · Lewis Gielgud · Val Gielgud

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