John Gielgud
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John Gielgud
Summary
John Gielgud is a human[1]. Born in South Kensington[2], he… he was born on April 14, 1904[3]. He died in Wotton House[4]. He died on May 21, 2000[5]. He worked as a theatrical director[6], stage actor[7], film actor[8], television actor[9], and film director[10]. He ranks in the top 0.56% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20,734 views/month, #5,597 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- John Gielgud's place of birth was South Kensington[2].
- John Gielgud died in Wotton House[4].
- John Gielgud was born on April 14, 1904[3].
- John Gielgud was born on January 1, 1904[12].
- John Gielgud died on May 21, 2000[5].
- John Gielgud died on January 1, 2000[13].
- Burial took place at Westminster Abbey[14].
- John Gielgud's father was Henry Lex Franciszek Adam Gielgud[15].
- John Gielgud's mother was Q76028974[16].
- John Gielgud held citizenship in United Kingdom[17].
- John Gielgud's professions included theatrical director[6].
- John Gielgud worked as a stage actor[7].
- John Gielgud worked as a film actor[8].
- John Gielgud's professions included television actor[9].
- John Gielgud worked as a film director[10].
- John Gielgud's professions included art collector[18].
- John Gielgud's education included a stint at Royal Academy of Dramatic Art[19].
- John Gielgud was educated at Westminster School[20].
- John Gielgud received the Laurence Olivier Awards[21].
- John Gielgud received the Praemium Imperiale[22].
- John Gielgud received the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor[23].
- John Gielgud received the Tony Award for Best Direction of a Play[24].
- John Gielgud received the Grammy Award for Best Audio Book, Narration & Storytelling Recording[25].
- John Gielgud received the Order of Merit[26].
- John Gielgud was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[27].
Body
Origins and Family
John Gielgud was born in South Kensington[2]. Recorded date of birth include April 14, 1904[3] and January 1, 1904[12]. His father was Henry Lex Franciszek Adam Gielgud[15]. His mother was Q76028974[16].
Education
Educated at Royal Academy of Dramatic Art[19], a drama school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1904[30] and Westminster School[20], a boarding school[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1179[33]. Studied under Helen Haye[34], a stage actor[35], 1874–1957[36], of United Kingdom[37]; Claude Rains[38], a film actor[39], 1889–1967[40], of United Kingdom[41], awarded the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play[42]; and Kenneth Barnes[43].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include theatrical director[6], stage actor[7], film actor[8], television actor[9], film director[10], and art collector[18].
Recognition
Awards received include Laurence Olivier Awards[21], a group of awards[44], in United Kingdom[45], founded in 1976[46]; Praemium Imperiale[22], an international award[47], founded in 1988[48]; Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor[23], an Academy Awards[49], in United States[50], founded in 1936[51]; Tony Award for Best Direction of a Play[24], a theatre award[52], in United States[53], founded in 1960[54]; Grammy Award for Best Audio Book, Narration & Storytelling Recording[25], a Grammy Awards[55], in United States[56], founded in 1959[57]; and Order of Merit[26], an order[58], in United Kingdom[59], founded in 1902[60].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include May 21, 2000[5] and January 1, 2000[13]. John Gielgud passed away in Wotton House[4]. He is buried at Westminster Abbey[14].
Works and Contributions
Things named for John Gielgud include Gielgud Theatre[61].
Why It Matters
John Gielgud ranks in the top 0.56% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20,734 views/month, #5,597 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[62] He is known by 40 alternative names across languages and contexts.[63]
Entities named for him include Gielgud Theatre[61].
FAQs
Where was John Gielgud born?
John Gielgud's place of birth was South Kensington[2].
Where did John Gielgud die?
John Gielgud passed away in Wotton House[4].
Who were John Gielgud's parents?
John Gielgud's father was Henry Lex Franciszek Adam Gielgud[15]. John Gielgud's mother was Q76028974[16].
What did John Gielgud do for work?
John Gielgud worked as theatrical director[6], stage actor[7], film actor[8], television actor[9], and film director[10].
Where did John Gielgud go to school?
John Gielgud was educated at Royal Academy of Dramatic Art[19] and Westminster School[20].
What awards did John Gielgud receive?
Honors received include Laurence Olivier Awards[21], Praemium Imperiale[22], Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor[23], and Tony Award for Best Direction of a Play[24].