Portrait of John Gielgud

John Gielgud

Bio: Sir Arthur John Gielgud, OM, CH (14 April 1904 – 21 May 2000) 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
Born: Thu, Apr 14 1904
Birthplace: South Kensington, London, England, UK

Death: Sun, May 21 2000
John Gielgud is 96 years old
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Poster of Caligula: The Ultimate Cut
Caligula: The Ultimate Cut
John Gielgud would have been no older than 96 in Caligula: The Ultimate Cut as 'Nerva'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 17 2023
Poster of Nothing Like a Dame
Nothing Like a Dame
John Gielgud would have been no older than 96 in Nothing Like a Dame as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 02 2018
Poster of Play On!  Shakespeare in Silent Film
Play On! Shakespeare in Silent Film
John Gielgud would have been no older than 96 in Play On! Shakespeare in Silent Film as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 18 2016
Poster of Discovering Hamlet
Discovering Hamlet
John Gielgud would have been no older than 96 in Discovering Hamlet as 'King Hamlet's Ghost (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 01 2011
Poster of Revisiting Brideshead
Revisiting Brideshead
John Gielgud would have been no older than 96 in Revisiting Brideshead as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 15 2005
Poster of Catastrophe
Catastrophe
John Gielgud would have been no older than 96 in Catastrophe as 'The Protagonist'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 01 2001
Poster of Elizabeth
Elizabeth
John Gielgud was 94 in Elizabeth as 'The Pope'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 13 1998
Poster of The Tichborne Claimant
The Tichborne Claimant
John Gielgud was 94 in The Tichborne Claimant as 'Cockburn'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 01 1998
Poster of Quest for Camelot
Quest for Camelot
John Gielgud was 94 in Quest for Camelot as 'Merlin (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 15 1998
Poster of Rachmaninoff: The Harvest of Sorrow
Rachmaninoff: The Harvest of Sorrow
John Gielgud was 93 in Rachmaninoff: The Harvest of Sorrow
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1998
Poster of David
David
John Gielgud was 92 in David as 'Stimme Gottes'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 23 1997
Poster of Hamlet
Hamlet
John Gielgud was 92 in Hamlet as 'Priam'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 25 1996
Poster of The Portrait of a Lady
The Portrait of a Lady
John Gielgud was 92 in The Portrait of a Lady as 'Mr. Touchett'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 17 1996
Poster of Looking for Richard
Looking for Richard
John Gielgud was 92 in Looking for Richard as 'Self - Interviewee'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 11 1996
Poster of The Leopard Son
The Leopard Son
John Gielgud was 92 in The Leopard Son as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 27 1996
Poster of Shine
Shine
John Gielgud was 92 in Shine as 'Cecil Parkes'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 15 1996
Poster of DragonHeart
DragonHeart
John Gielgud was 92 in DragonHeart as 'King Arthur (voice) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 31 1996
Poster of Haunted
Haunted
John Gielgud was 91 in Haunted as 'Doctor Doyle'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 27 1995
Poster of First Knight
First Knight
John Gielgud was 91 in First Knight as 'Oswald'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 07 1995
Poster of The Thomas The Tank Engine Man
The Thomas The Tank Engine Man
John Gielgud was 90 in The Thomas The Tank Engine Man as 'Self (Voice)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 25 1995
Poster of A Summer Day's Dream
A Summer Day's Dream
John Gielgud was 90 in A Summer Day's Dream
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 26 1994
Poster of The Power of One
The Power of One
John Gielgud was 87 in The Power of One as 'St. John'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 27 1992
Poster of The South Bank Show: Noël Coward
The South Bank Show: Noël Coward
John Gielgud was 87 in The South Bank Show: Noël Coward as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 01 1992
Poster of Shining Through
Shining Through
John Gielgud was 87 in Shining Through as 'Sunflower'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 31 1992
Poster of Swan Song
Swan Song
John Gielgud was 87 in Swan Song as 'Svetlovidov'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1992
Poster of A Walk Through Prospero's Library
A Walk Through Prospero's Library
John Gielgud was 87 in A Walk Through Prospero's Library as 'Prospero'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1992
Poster of Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker
Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker
John Gielgud was 87 in Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 28 1991
Poster of Prospero's Books
Prospero's Books
John Gielgud was 87 in Prospero's Books as 'Prospero'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 30 1991
Poster of A TV Dante (Cantos 9 to 14)
A TV Dante (Cantos 9 to 14)
John Gielgud was 86 in A TV Dante (Cantos 9 to 14) as 'Virgil (voice)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 06 1991
Poster of The Best of Friends
The Best of Friends
John Gielgud was 86 in The Best of Friends as 'Sydney Cockerell'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of The Strauss Dynasty
The Strauss Dynasty
John Gielgud was 86 in The Strauss Dynasty as 'Drechsler'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of Vivien Leigh: Scarlett and Beyond
Vivien Leigh: Scarlett and Beyond
John Gielgud was 86 in Vivien Leigh: Scarlett and Beyond as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 22 1990
Poster of Rabbit Ears - The Emperor's New Clothes
Rabbit Ears - The Emperor's New Clothes
John Gielgud was 86 in Rabbit Ears - The Emperor's New Clothes as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 01 1990
Poster of A TV Dante
A TV Dante
John Gielgud was 86 in A TV Dante as 'Virgil'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 13 1990
Poster of Strike It Rich
Strike It Rich
John Gielgud was 85 in Strike It Rich as 'Herbert Dreuther'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 26 1990
Poster of Getting It Right
Getting It Right
John Gielgud was 85 in Getting It Right as 'Sir Gordon Munday'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 05 1989
Poster of A Man for All Seasons
A Man for All Seasons
John Gielgud was 84 in A Man for All Seasons as 'Cardinal Wolsey'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 21 1988
Poster of In from the Cold? A Portrait of Richard Burton
In from the Cold? A Portrait of Richard Burton
John Gielgud was 84 in In from the Cold? A Portrait of Richard Burton as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 20 1988
Poster of Arthur 2: On the Rocks
Arthur 2: On the Rocks
John Gielgud was 84 in Arthur 2: On the Rocks as 'Hobson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 08 1988
Poster of Appointment with Death
Appointment with Death
John Gielgud was 84 in Appointment with Death as 'Colonel Carbury'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 15 1988
Poster of Funny, You Don't Look 200: A Constitutional Vaudeville
Funny, You Don't Look 200: A Constitutional Vaudeville
John Gielgud was 83 in Funny, You Don't Look 200: A Constitutional Vaudeville as 'British Lord'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 12 1987
Poster of Quartermaine's Terms
Quartermaine's Terms
John Gielgud was 82 in Quartermaine's Terms as 'Eddie Loomis'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 29 1987
Poster of The Canterville Ghost
The Canterville Ghost
John Gielgud was 82 in The Canterville Ghost as 'Sir Simon de Canterville'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 31 1986
Poster of The Whistle Blower
The Whistle Blower
John Gielgud was 82 in The Whistle Blower as 'Sir Adrian Chappie'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 21 1986
Poster of Theban Plays: Antigone
Theban Plays: Antigone
John Gielgud was 82 in Theban Plays: Antigone as 'Tiresias'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 19 1986
Poster of Theban Plays: Oedipus the King
Theban Plays: Oedipus the King
John Gielgud was 82 in Theban Plays: Oedipus the King as 'Tieresias'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 16 1986
Poster of Time After Time
Time After Time
John Gielgud was 81 in Time After Time as 'Jasper Swift'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 26 1986
Poster of Plenty
Plenty
John Gielgud was 81 in Plenty as 'Sir Leonard Darwin'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 20 1985
Poster of Leave All Fair
Leave All Fair
John Gielgud was 81 in Leave All Fair as 'John Middleton Murry'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 24 1985
Poster of Romance on the Orient Express
Romance on the Orient Express
John Gielgud was 80 in Romance on the Orient Express as 'Theodore Woodward'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 04 1985
Poster of The Shooting Party
The Shooting Party
John Gielgud was 80 in The Shooting Party as 'Cornelius Cardew'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 01 1985
Poster of To Be Hamlet
To Be Hamlet
John Gielgud was 80 in To Be Hamlet as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 19 1985
Poster of Camille
Camille
John Gielgud was 80 in Camille as 'Duke de Charles'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 11 1984
Poster of Frankenstein
Frankenstein
John Gielgud was 80 in Frankenstein as 'De Lacey'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 17 1984
Poster of The Master of Ballantrae
The Master of Ballantrae
John Gielgud was 79 in The Master of Ballantrae as 'Lord Durrisdeer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 31 1984
Poster of Scandalous
Scandalous
John Gielgud was 79 in Scandalous as 'Uncle Willie'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 29 1984
Poster of James Mason: The Star They Loved to Hate
James Mason: The Star They Loved to Hate
John Gielgud was 79 in James Mason: The Star They Loved to Hate as 'Self - on the set of 'The Shooting Party' (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1984
Poster of The Wicked Lady
The Wicked Lady
John Gielgud was 79 in The Wicked Lady as 'Hogarth'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 21 1983
Poster of The Scarlet and the Black
The Scarlet and the Black
John Gielgud was 78 in The Scarlet and the Black as 'Pope Pius XII'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 02 1983
Poster of Invitation to the Wedding
Invitation to the Wedding
John Gielgud was 78 in Invitation to the Wedding
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1983
Poster of Gandhi
Gandhi
John Gielgud was 78 in Gandhi as 'Lord Irwin'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 01 1982
Poster of The Critic
The Critic
John Gielgud was 78 in The Critic as 'Lord Burleigh'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 28 1982
Poster of Inside the Third Reich
Inside the Third Reich
John Gielgud was 78 in Inside the Third Reich as 'Albert Speer Sr.'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 09 1982
Poster of The Hunchback of Notre Dame
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
John Gielgud was 77 in The Hunchback of Notre Dame as 'Charmolue'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 02 1982
Poster of Priest of Love
Priest of Love
John Gielgud was 77 in Priest of Love as 'Herbert G. Muskett'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 11 1981
Poster of Arthur
Arthur
John Gielgud was 77 in Arthur as 'Hobson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 17 1981
Poster of Chariots of Fire
Chariots of Fire
John Gielgud was 77 in Chariots of Fire as 'Master of Trinity'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 15 1981
Poster of Lion of the Desert
Lion of the Desert
John Gielgud was 77 in Lion of the Desert as 'Sharif El Gariani'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 17 1981
Poster of Agatha Christie's Seven Dials Mystery
Agatha Christie's Seven Dials Mystery
John Gielgud was 76 in Agatha Christie's Seven Dials Mystery as 'Marquis of Caterhan'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 08 1981
Poster of Sphinx
Sphinx
John Gielgud was 76 in Sphinx as 'Abdu-Hamdi'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 11 1981
Poster of The Formula
The Formula
John Gielgud was 76 in The Formula as 'Dr. Abraham Esau'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 19 1980
Poster of The Elephant Man
The Elephant Man
John Gielgud was 76 in The Elephant Man as 'Carr Gomm'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 09 1980
Poster of Why Didn't They Ask Evans?
Why Didn't They Ask Evans?
John Gielgud was 75 in Why Didn't They Ask Evans? as 'Reverend Jones'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 30 1980
Poster of The Conductor
The Conductor
John Gielgud was 75 in The Conductor as 'John Lasocki'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 27 1980
Poster of The Human Factor
The Human Factor
John Gielgud was 75 in The Human Factor as 'Brigadier Tomlinson'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 18 1979
Poster of Caligula
Caligula
John Gielgud was 75 in Caligula as 'Nerva'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 14 1979
Poster of Murder by Decree
Murder by Decree
John Gielgud was 74 in Murder by Decree as 'Prime Minister Lord Salisbury'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 01 1979
Poster of Les Misérables
Les Misérables
John Gielgud was 74 in Les Misérables as 'Gillenormand'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 27 1978
Poster of Richard II
Richard II
John Gielgud was 74 in Richard II as 'John of Gaunt'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 10 1978
Poster of Romeo & Juliet
Romeo & Juliet
John Gielgud was 74 in Romeo & Juliet as 'Chorus'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 03 1978
Poster of No Man's Land
No Man's Land
John Gielgud was 74 in No Man's Land as 'Spooner'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 03 1978
Poster of A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man
A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man
John Gielgud was 73 in A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man as 'The Preacher'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 01 1977
Poster of Heartbreak House
Heartbreak House
John Gielgud was 73 in Heartbreak House as 'Captain Shotover'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 19 1977
Poster of The Grand Inquisitor
The Grand Inquisitor
John Gielgud was 72 in The Grand Inquisitor as 'Inquisitor'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 10 1977
Poster of Joseph Andrews
Joseph Andrews
John Gielgud was 72 in Joseph Andrews as 'The Doctor'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 09 1977
Poster of Providence
Providence
John Gielgud was 72 in Providence as 'Clive Langham'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 25 1977
Poster of Peter Pan
Peter Pan
John Gielgud was 72 in Peter Pan as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 12 1976
Poster of The Picture of Dorian Gray
The Picture of Dorian Gray
John Gielgud was 72 in The Picture of Dorian Gray as 'Lord Henry Wotton'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 19 1976
Poster of Aces High
Aces High
John Gielgud was 72 in Aces High as 'Headmaster'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 19 1976
Poster of Galileo
Galileo
John Gielgud was 70 in Galileo as 'The Old Cardinal'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 27 1975
Poster of Murder on the Orient Express
Murder on the Orient Express
John Gielgud was 70 in Murder on the Orient Express as 'Mr. Beddoes'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 22 1974
Poster of 11 Harrowhouse
11 Harrowhouse
John Gielgud was 70 in 11 Harrowhouse as 'Meecham'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 26 1974
Poster of Frankenstein: The True Story
Frankenstein: The True Story
John Gielgud was 70 in Frankenstein: The True Story as 'Chief Constable'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 19 1974
Poster of Gold
Gold
John Gielgud was 70 in Gold as 'Farrell'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 08 1974
Poster of Lost Horizon
Lost Horizon
John Gielgud was 68 in Lost Horizon as 'Chang'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 14 1973
Poster of William: The Life, Works and Times of William Shakespeare
William: The Life, Works and Times of William Shakespeare
John Gielgud was 68 in William: The Life, Works and Times of William Shakespeare as 'Various'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 03 1973
Poster of Probe
Probe
John Gielgud was 67 in Probe as 'Harold L. Streeter'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 21 1972
Poster of Eagle in a Cage
Eagle in a Cage
John Gielgud was 67 in Eagle in a Cage as 'Lord Sissal'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 09 1972
Poster of Home
Home
John Gielgud was 67 in Home as 'Harry'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 06 1972
Poster of Julius Caesar
Julius Caesar
John Gielgud was 66 in Julius Caesar as 'Julius Caesar'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 04 1970
Poster of Oh! What a Lovely War
Oh! What a Lovely War
John Gielgud was 64 in Oh! What a Lovely War as 'Count Leopold Von Berchtold'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 10 1969
Poster of The Shoes of the Fisherman
The Shoes of the Fisherman
John Gielgud was 64 in The Shoes of the Fisherman as 'The Elder pope'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 14 1968
Poster of The Love Song of Barney Kempinski
The Love Song of Barney Kempinski
John Gielgud was 64 in The Love Song of Barney Kempinski as 'Rich Man'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 10 1968
Poster of Assignment to Kill
Assignment to Kill
John Gielgud was 64 in Assignment to Kill as 'Curt Valayan'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 01 1968
Poster of The Charge of the Light Brigade
The Charge of the Light Brigade
John Gielgud was 63 in The Charge of the Light Brigade as 'Lord Raglan'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 10 1968
Poster of Sebastian
Sebastian
John Gielgud was 63 in Sebastian as 'Head of Intelligence'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 24 1968
Poster of October Revolution
October Revolution
John Gielgud was 63 in October Revolution as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 11 1967
Poster of Romeo and Juliet
Romeo and Juliet
John Gielgud was 62 in Romeo and Juliet as 'Chorus'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 12 1967
Poster of Alice in Wonderland
Alice in Wonderland
John Gielgud was 62 in Alice in Wonderland as 'Mock Turtle'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 28 1966
Poster of The Mayfly and the Frog
The Mayfly and the Frog
John Gielgud was 62 in The Mayfly and the Frog as 'Gabriel Quantara'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 21 1966
Poster of Ages of Man
Ages of Man
John Gielgud was 61 in Ages of Man
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 23 1966
Poster of Chimes at Midnight
Chimes at Midnight
John Gielgud was 61 in Chimes at Midnight as 'Henry IV'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 22 1965
Poster of The Loved One
The Loved One
John Gielgud was 61 in The Loved One as 'Sir Francis Hinsley'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 11 1965
Poster of Hamlet from the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre
Hamlet from the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre
John Gielgud was 60 in Hamlet from the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre as 'Ghost (voice)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 23 1964
Poster of Becket
Becket
John Gielgud was 59 in Becket as 'King Louis VII of France'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 11 1964
Poster of To Die in Madrid
To Die in Madrid
John Gielgud was 59 in To Die in Madrid as 'Narrator (English version) (voice)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 18 1963
Poster of The Cherry Orchard
The Cherry Orchard
John Gielgud was 58 in The Cherry Orchard as 'Gaev'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 17 1962
Poster of The Immortal Land
The Immortal Land
John Gielgud was 53 in The Immortal Land
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1958
Poster of Saint Joan
Saint Joan
John Gielgud was 53 in Saint Joan as 'Earl of Warwick'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 08 1957
Poster of The Barretts of Wimpole Street
The Barretts of Wimpole Street
John Gielgud was 52 in The Barretts of Wimpole Street as 'Edward Moulton-Barrett'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 16 1957
Poster of Around the World in Eighty Days
Around the World in Eighty Days
John Gielgud was 52 in Around the World in Eighty Days as 'Foster'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 17 1956
Poster of Richard III
Richard III
John Gielgud was 51 in Richard III as 'George, Duke of Clarence'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 13 1955
Poster of Romeo and Juliet
Romeo and Juliet
John Gielgud was 50 in Romeo and Juliet as 'Chorus'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 01 1954
Poster of Hamlet: The Actor's View
Hamlet: The Actor's View
John Gielgud was 50 in Hamlet: The Actor's View as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 16 1954
Poster of Julius Caesar
Julius Caesar
John Gielgud was 49 in Julius Caesar as 'Cassius'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 04 1953
Poster of Ariel’s Song / Full Fathom Five
Ariel’s Song / Full Fathom Five
John Gielgud was 48 in Ariel’s Song / Full Fathom Five as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1953
Poster of A Diary for Timothy
A Diary for Timothy
John Gielgud was 41 in A Diary for Timothy as 'Hamlet'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 31 1945
Poster of An Airman's Letter to His Mother
An Airman's Letter to His Mother
John Gielgud was 37 in An Airman's Letter to His Mother as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 05 1941
Poster of The Prime Minister
The Prime Minister
John Gielgud was 36 in The Prime Minister as 'Disraeli'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 04 1941
Poster of Heredity in Man
Heredity in Man
John Gielgud was 32 in Heredity in Man as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1937
Poster of Secret Agent
Secret Agent
John Gielgud was 32 in Secret Agent as 'Richard Ashenden / Edgar Brodie'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 31 1936
Poster of The Good Companions
The Good Companions
John Gielgud was 28 in The Good Companions as 'Inigo Jollifant'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 28 1933
Poster of Insult
Insult
John Gielgud was 28 in Insult as 'Henri Dubois'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 27 1932
Poster of The Clue of the New Pin
The Clue of the New Pin
John Gielgud was 24 in The Clue of the New Pin as 'Rex Trasmere'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 01 1929
Poster of Who Is the Man?
Who Is the Man?
John Gielgud was 20 in Who Is the Man? as 'Daniel'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 01 1924

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Merlin
Merlin
John Gielgud was 94+ in Merlin as 'King Constant'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 26 1998
Poster of A Dance to the Music of Time
A Dance to the Music of Time
John Gielgud was 93+ in A Dance to the Music of Time as 'St. John Clarke'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 09 1997
Poster of Gulliver's Travels
Gulliver's Travels
John Gielgud was 91+ in Gulliver's Travels as 'Professor of Light'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 04 1996
Poster of Stick With Me, Kid
Stick With Me, Kid
John Gielgud was 91+ in Stick With Me, Kid as 'Grandpa'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 29 1995
Poster of Scarlett
Scarlett
John Gielgud was 90+ in Scarlett
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 13 1994
Poster of Hollywood U.K.: British Cinema in the Sixties
Hollywood U.K.: British Cinema in the Sixties
John Gielgud was 89+ in Hollywood U.K.: British Cinema in the Sixties as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 05 1993
Poster of Strauss Dynasty
Strauss Dynasty
John Gielgud was 86+ in Strauss Dynasty as 'Drechsler'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of Summer's Lease
Summer's Lease
John Gielgud was 85+ in Summer's Lease as 'Haverford Downs'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Nov 01 1989
Poster of War and Remembrance
War and Remembrance
John Gielgud was 84+ in War and Remembrance as 'Aaron Jastrow'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 13 1988
Poster of Inspector Morse
Inspector Morse
John Gielgud was 82+ in Inspector Morse as 'Lord Hinksey'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 06 1987
Poster of Lovejoy
Lovejoy
John Gielgud was 81+ in Lovejoy as 'Lord Wakering'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 10 1986
Poster of Screen Two
Screen Two
John Gielgud was 80+ in Screen Two
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 06 1985
Poster of Six Centuries of Verse
Six Centuries of Verse
John Gielgud was 80+ in Six Centuries of Verse as 'Himself - Presenter'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, May 02 1984
Poster of The Far Pavilions
The Far Pavilions
John Gielgud was 80+ in The Far Pavilions as 'Cavagnari'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 22 1984
Poster of Wagner
Wagner
John Gielgud was 79+ in Wagner as 'Pfistermeister'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 03 1983
Poster of Marco Polo
Marco Polo
John Gielgud was 78+ in Marco Polo as 'Doge di Venezia'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 05 1982
Poster of Brideshead Revisited
Brideshead Revisited
John Gielgud was 77+ in Brideshead Revisited as 'Edward 'Ned' Ryder'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 12 1981
Poster of Tales of the Unexpected
Tales of the Unexpected
John Gielgud was 74+ in Tales of the Unexpected as 'Jelks, Cyril Boggis'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 24 1979
Poster of The BBC Television Shakespeare
The BBC Television Shakespeare
John Gielgud was 74+ in The BBC Television Shakespeare as 'Chorus, John of Gaunt'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 03 1978
Poster of Second City Television
Second City Television
John Gielgud was 72+ in Second City Television as 'Self - Special Guest Star'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 21 1976
Poster of QB VII
QB VII
John Gielgud was 70+ in QB VII as 'Clinton-Meek'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 29 1974
Poster of Frankenstein: The True Story
Frankenstein: The True Story
John Gielgud was 69+ in Frankenstein: The True Story as 'Chief Constable'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 30 1973
Poster of ABC Afterschool Special
ABC Afterschool Special
John Gielgud was 68+ in ABC Afterschool Special as 'Various Roles'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 04 1972
Poster of Great Performances
Great Performances
John Gielgud was 66+ in Great Performances as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 28 1971
Poster of Play for Today
Play for Today
John Gielgud was 66+ in Play for Today as 'Harry'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 15 1970
Poster of Menace
Menace
John Gielgud was 66+ in Menace
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 29 1970
Poster of The Dick Cavett Show
The Dick Cavett Show
John Gielgud was 64+ in The Dick Cavett Show as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 06 1968
Poster of Omnibus
Omnibus
John Gielgud was 63+ in Omnibus as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 13 1967
Poster of ABC Stage 67
ABC Stage 67
John Gielgud was 62+ in ABC Stage 67 as 'Rich Man'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 14 1966
Poster of BBC Play of the Month
BBC Play of the Month
John Gielgud was 61+ in BBC Play of the Month as 'Captain Shotover, Lord Burleigh, Chorus'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 19 1965
Poster of The Wednesday Play
The Wednesday Play
John Gielgud was 60+ in The Wednesday Play as 'Gabriel Quantara'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 30 1964
Poster of The Big Party
The Big Party
John Gielgud was 55+ in The Big Party as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 08 1959
Poster of The Bell Telephone Hour
The Bell Telephone Hour
John Gielgud was 54+ in The Bell Telephone Hour as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 12 1959
Poster of Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
John Gielgud was 53+ in Tonight Starring Jack Paar as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 29 1957
Poster of Hallmark Hall of Fame
Hallmark Hall of Fame
John Gielgud was 47+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame as 'The Ghost, Charmolue, Lord Durrisdeer, Duke'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951
Poster of The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
John Gielgud was 44+ in The Ed Sullivan Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 1948