Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Theatrical director, Stage actor, Television actor, Film director, Actor
Birthday
(Thursday)
Died
Nationality
Citizenship
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Parents
Henry Lex Franciszek Adam Gielgud
Siblings
Val Gielgud, Frances Eleanor Gielgud, Lewis Gielgud
Education
Westminster School, Royal Academy of Dramatic Art
Zodiac Sign
♈ Aries
Chinese Zodiac
龙 Dragon
Name Origin
English < Hebrew (יוֹחָנָן)
Popularity
Tier B -- 41,594 Wikipedia views/month
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Career
Career spanning 100 years (1924-2024)
Screen debut
First screen credit at age 19
Frequent co-star
Appeared in 5 films with Ralph Richardson
Year context
Born in 1904 -- Construction of the Panama Canal begins; Theodore Roosevelt was US president
Year 1904 →
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18
Notable
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Cultural Uplift
77
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Filmography (50)
AWARDS (20)
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Praemium Imperiale
1994
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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie
1991
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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie
1991
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Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor
1982
WON
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was John Gielgud?
John Gielgud was born on and passed away on at the age of 96.
Where was John Gielgud born?
John Gielgud was born in London, England.
What movies or shows has John Gielgud been in?
John Gielgud has 50 credits in our database. Notable titles include Hamlet (2024), Murder on the Orient Express (2017), Quest for Camelot (1998), Merlin (1998), DragonHeart (1996).
What is John Gielgud known for?
John Gielgud is primarily known as an actor. 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…
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