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Sir John Gielgud

Sir John Gielgud

Musician · UK · 1904–2000

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Sir John Gielgud was a celebrated British actor and theatre director whose career spanned eight decades.

He was born into a theatrical family on April 14, 1904, and began acting at a young age.

Gielgud won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, showcasing his talent in film as well as theatre.

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Biography

Early Life

Sir John Gielgud was born on April 14, 1904, in South Kensington, London, into a family with deep theatrical roots. He was the third of four children in the Gielgud family, with his father, Frank Henry Gielgud, being of Lithuanian and Polish descent. His mother, Kate Terry-Gielgud, was part of the renowned Terry theatrical dynasty. Gielgud's early exposure to the arts came from his family's connections, and he began his acting career as a junior member of his cousin's company in 1922 after studying at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA).

Career

Gielgud's illustrious career spanned eight decades, during which he became a prominent figure in British theatre. He established himself at the Old Vic as a master of Shakespearean roles between 1929 and 1931. His contributions to the arts were not limited to the stage; he also lent his voice to numerous recordings, including notable albums such as "Sir John Gielgud reads Alice In Wonderland" and "Film Music, Vol. 1: Hamlet / As You Like It." Gielgud's talent earned him numerous accolades, including an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor and a Grammy Award for Best Audio Book, Narration & Storytelling Recording.

Legacy

Gielgud's impact on the theatre and film industry was profound, earning him several prestigious awards throughout his life, including the Laurence Olivier Awards and the Order of Merit. He served as president of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art from 1977 to 1989 and was honored with the renaming of the Globe Theatre to the Gielgud Theatre in 1994. His dedication to his craft and his contributions to the arts have left an indelible mark on British culture, making him a celebrated figure long after his passing on May 21, 2000.

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Discography

Albums
The Soldier's Tale, SeptetThe Soldier's Tale, Septet2017
  1. 1.The Soldier's Tale: I The Soldier's March1:48
  2. 2.The Soldier's Tale: II Narrator: 'Phew, This Isn't A Bad Sort Of Spot'0:58
  3. 3.The Soldier's Tale: III Music For Scene 1: Airs By A Stream2:27
  4. 4.The Soldier's Tale: IV Narrator: 'Enter The Devil'4:01
  5. 5.The Soldier's Tale: V The Soldier's March1:33
  6. 6.The Soldier's Tale: VI Narrator: 'Hurray, Here We Are! We're Home At Last!'2:40
  7. 7.The Soldier's Tale: VII Music For Scene 2: Pastorale4:07
  8. 8.The Soldier's Tale: VIII Narrator: 'The Devil Was Standing There'1:48
  9. 9.The Soldier's Tale: IX Music For The End Of Scene 20:55
  10. 10.The Soldier's Tale: X Narrator: 'He Took The Book'2:24
  11. 11.The Soldier's Tale: XI Music For The End Of Scene 2: Airs By A Stream2:28
  12. 12.The Soldier's Tale: XII Narrator: 'They Have Nothing - And Yet They Have It All'3:09
  13. 13.The Soldier's Tale: XIII Music For Scene 3: Airs By A Stream1:01
  14. 14.The Soldier's Tale: XIV The Soldier's March1:39
  15. 15.The Soldier's Tale: XV Narrator: 'Now He Comes To Another Land'2:12
  16. 16.The Soldier's Tale: XVI The Royal March2:30
  17. 17.The Soldier's Tale: XVII Narrator: 'They Have The Word For The Band To Play'4:11
  18. 18.The Soldier's Tale: XVIII The Little Concert3:04
  19. 19.The Soldier's Tale: XIX Tango2:23
  20. 20.The Soldier's Tale: XX Valse1:52
  21. 21.The Soldier's Tale: XXI Ragtime2:19
  22. 22.The Soldier's Tale: XXII The Devil's Dance1:23
  23. 23.The Soldier's Tale: XXIII Little Chorale0:47
  24. 24.The Soldier's Tale: XXIV The Devil's Song0:45
  25. 25.The Soldier's Tale: XXV Great Chorale3:40
  26. 26.The Soldier's Tale: XXVI Narrator: 'I Have Everything, He Thinks'1:58
  27. 27.The Soldier's Tale: Triumphal March Of The Devil2:03
  28. 28.Septet: I [onhe Bez.]3:13
  29. 29.Septet: II Passacaglia5:06
  30. 30.Septet: III Gigue3:35
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Stravinsky: The Soldier's Tale, Octet, Pastorale, Ragtime, Septet, Concertino / Schoenberg: Chamber Symphony no. 1 / Berg: AdagioStravinsky: The Soldier's Tale, Octet, Pastorale, Ragtime, Septet, Concertino / Schoenberg: Chamber Symphony no. 1 / Berg: Adagio2010
  1. 1.The Soldier's Tale: I The Soldier's March1:48
  2. 2.The Soldier's Tale: II Narrator: 'Phew, This Isn't A Bad Sort Of Spot'0:57
  3. 3.The Soldier's Tale: III Music For Scene 1: Airs By A Stream2:27
  4. 4.The Soldier's Tale: IV Narrator: 'Enter The Devil'4:01
  5. 5.The Soldier's Tale: V The Soldier's March1:33
  6. 6.The Soldier's Tale: VI Narrator: 'Hurray, Here We Are! We're Home At Last!'2:39
  7. 7.The Soldier's Tale: VII Music For Scene 2: Pastorale4:07
  8. 8.The Soldier's Tale: VIII Narrator: 'The Devil Was Standing There'1:48
  9. 9.The Soldier's Tale: IX Music For The End Of Scene 20:54
  10. 10.The Soldier's Tale: X Narrator: 'He Took The Book'2:23
  11. 11.The Soldier's Tale: XI Music For The End Of Scene 2: Airs By A Stream2:27
  12. 12.The Soldier's Tale: XII Narrator: 'They Have Nothing - And Yet They Have It All'3:09
  13. 13.The Soldier's Tale: XIII Music For Scene 3: Airs By A Stream1:01
  14. 14.The Soldier's Tale: XIV The Soldier's March1:39
  15. 15.The Soldier's Tale: XV Narrator: 'Now He Comes To Another Land'2:11
  16. 16.The Soldier's Tale: XVI The Royal March2:29
  17. 17.The Soldier's Tale: XVII Narrator: 'They Have The Word For The Band To Play'4:10
  18. 18.The Soldier's Tale: XVIII The Little Concert3:03
  19. 19.The Soldier's Tale: XIX Tango2:23
  20. 20.The Soldier's Tale: XX Valse1:52
  21. 21.The Soldier's Tale: XXI Ragtime2:19
  22. 22.The Soldier's Tale: XXII The Devil's Dance1:23
  23. 23.The Soldier's Tale: XXIII Little Chorale0:46
  24. 24.The Soldier's Tale: XXIV The Devil's Song0:44
  25. 25.The Soldier's Tale: XXV Great Chorale3:39
  26. 26.The Soldier's Tale: XXVI Narrator: 'I Have Everything, He Thinks'1:57
  27. 27.The Soldier's Tale: Triumphal March Of The Devil1:57
  28. 28.Octet For Wind Instruments : I Sinfonia4:16
  29. 29.Octet For Wind Instruments : II Tema Con Variazione7:17
  30. 30.Octet For Wind Instruments : III Finale3:32
  31. 31.Pastorale - Arranged For Violin And Four Wind Instruments2:58
  32. 32.Ragtime4:34
  33. 33.Concertino For Twelve Instruments - Arranged 1952 From The Original Work For String Quartet, 19206:30
  34. 34.Septet: I [onhe Bez.]3:12
  35. 35.Septet: II Passacaglia5:05
  36. 36.Septet: III Gigue3:29
  37. 37.Chamber Symphony no. 1: I Langsam5:53
  38. 38.Chamber Symphony no. 1: II Sehr Rasch2:07
  39. 39.Chamber Symphony no. 1: III Viel Langsamer, Aber Doch Fliessend3:15
  40. 40.Chamber Symphony no. 1: IV Viel Langsamer3:45
  41. 41.Chamber Symphony no. 1: V Etwas Bewegter6:32
  42. 42.Adagio16:03
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Prokofiev: Peter and the Wolf / Saint‐Saëns: Carnival of the AnimalsProkofiev: Peter and the Wolf / Saint‐Saëns: Carnival of the Animals2004
  1. 1.Peter and the Wolf28:30
  2. 2.Carnival of the Animals: Introduction0:33
  3. 3.Carnival of the Animals: Royal March of the Lion1:28
  4. 4.Carnival of the Animals: Hens and Cocks0:47
  5. 5.Carnival of the Animals: Wild Asses0:40
  6. 6.Carnival of the Animals: Tortoises2:09
  7. 7.Carnival of the Animals: The Elephant1:24
  8. 8.Carnival of the Animals: Kangaroos0:46
  9. 9.Carnival of the Animals: Aquarium2:25
  10. 10.Carnival of the Animals: Persons With Long Ears0:40
  11. 11.Carnival of the Animals: The Cuckoo in the Depths of the Woods2:13
  12. 12.Carnival of the Animals: Aviary1:25
  13. 13.Carnival of the Animals: Pianists1:18
  14. 14.Carnival of the Animals: Fossils1:23
  15. 15.Carnival of the Animals: The Swan3:09
  16. 16.Carnival of the Animals: Finale1:58
  17. 17.Eine kleine Nachtmusik: Allegro4:25
  18. 18.Eine kleine Nachtmusik: Romance:Andante6:28
  19. 19.Eine kleine Nachtmusik: Menuetto:Allegretto2:22
  20. 20.Eine kleine Nachtmusik: Rondo:Allegro3:09
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Scenes From ShakespeareScenes From Shakespeare1996
  1. 1.As You Like It; Prelude2:54
  2. 2.As You Like It; Moonlight2:53
  3. 3.Henry V; I Prologue9:20
  4. 4.Henry V; II Passacaglia on the Death of Falstaff2:50
  5. 5.Henry V; IV Interlude: "Touch Her Soft Lips and Part"2:17
  6. 6.Henry V; V i) Harfleur -3:50
  7. 7.Henry V; V ii) The Night Watch5:25
  8. 8.Henry V; VI St Crispin's Day -3:25
  9. 9.Henry V; VI Agincourt12:04
  10. 10.Hamlet; II Fanfare -0:59
  11. 11.Hamlet; II Soliloquy -2:38
  12. 12.Hamlet; III The Ghost3:19
  13. 13.Hamlet; V The Question -2:19
  14. 14.Hamlet; V 'To be or not to be' -3:15
  15. 15.Hamlet; VIII Threnody2:18
  16. 16.Hamlet; IX Finale (Funeral March)3:24
  17. 17.Richard III; II Prelude3:15
  18. 18.Richard III; III Monologue: 'Now is the winter of our discontent'4:20
  19. 19.Richard III; VII The Princes in the Tower2:36
  20. 20.Richard III; X Death of Richard and Finale4:21
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Ravel: Gaspard de la nuit / Debussy: Three preludes / Pour le piano / Stravinsky: 3 movements from PetrouchkaRavel: Gaspard de la nuit / Debussy: Three preludes / Pour le piano / Stravinsky: 3 movements from Petrouchka1995
  1. 1.Gaspard de la nuit: Ondine1:43
  2. 2.Gaspard de la nuit: I. Ondine5:49
  3. 3.Gaspard de la nuit: Le Gibet1:00
  4. 4.Gaspard de la nuit: II. Le Gibet5:10
  5. 5.Gaspard de la nuit: Scarbo0:55
  6. 6.Gaspard de la nuit: III. Scarbo8:35
  7. 7.Pour le piano: I. Prélude3:43
  8. 8.Pour le piano: II. Sarabande4:11
  9. 9.Pour le piano: III. Toccata3:54
  10. 10.La Cathédrale engloutie (Préludes, Book I, no. 10)5:43
  11. 11.Bruyères (Préludes, Book II, no. 5)2:57
  12. 12.Les Danseuses de Delphe (Préludes, Book I, no. 1)2:37
  13. 13.Three Movements from "Petrouchka": Russian Dance2:53
  14. 14.Three Movements from "Petrouchka": In Petrouchka's Room4:01
  15. 15.Three Movements from "Petrouchka": Shrovetide Fair8:45
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Peter and the WolfPeter and the Wolf1994

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Peter and the WolfPeter and the Wolf1993
  1. 1.Peter and the Wolf, op. 67: I. Introduction0:47
  2. 2.Peter and the Wolf, op. 67: II. Introduction to the Instruments & Characters 10:07
  3. 3.Peter and the Wolf, op. 67: III. Introduction to the Instruments & Characters 20:14
  4. 4.Peter and the Wolf, op. 67: IV. Introduction to the Instruments & Characters 30:12
  5. 5.Peter and the Wolf, op. 67: V. Introduction to the Instruments & Characters 40:14
  6. 6.Peter and the Wolf, op. 67: VI. Introduction to the Instruments & Characters 50:12
  7. 7.Peter and the Wolf, op. 67: VII. Introduction to the Instruments & Characters 60:14
  8. 8.Peter and the Wolf, op. 67: VIII. Introduction to the Instruments & Characters 70:25
  9. 9.Peter and the Wolf, op. 67: IX. The Tale of Peter and the Wolf25:29
  10. 10.Carnival of the Animals Grand Zoological Fantasy: I. Introduction and Royal March of the Lion2:06
  11. 11.Carnival of the Animals Grand Zoological Fantasy: II. Hens and Cocks0:48
  12. 12.Carnival of the Animals Grand Zoological Fantasy: III. Hermiones0:44
  13. 13.Carnival of the Animals Grand Zoological Fantasy: IV. Tortoises2:06
  14. 14.Carnival of the Animals Grand Zoological Fantasy: V. The Elephant1:36
  15. 15.Carnival of the Animals Grand Zoological Fantasy: VI. Kangaroos0:56
  16. 16.Carnival of the Animals Grand Zoological Fantasy: VII. Aquarium2:13
  17. 17.Carnival of the Animals Grand Zoological Fantasy: VIII. Personages with long ears0:42
  18. 18.Carnival of the Animals Grand Zoological Fantasy: IX. The Cuckoo in the Woods2:11
  19. 19.Carnival of the Animals Grand Zoological Fantasy: X. Aviary1:17
  20. 20.Carnival of the Animals Grand Zoological Fantasy: XI. Pianists1:24
  21. 21.Carnival of the Animals Grand Zoological Fantasy: XII. Fossils1:29
  22. 22.Carnival of the Animals Grand Zoological Fantasy: XIII. The Swan3:04
  23. 23.Carnival of the Animals Grand Zoological Fantasy: XIV. Finale2:14
  24. 24.Jeux d'enfants: I. Marche2:18
  25. 25.Jeux d'enfants: II. Berceuse2:56
  26. 26.Jeux d'enfants: III. Impromptu1:02
  27. 27.Jeux d'enfants: IV. Duo4:00
  28. 28.Jeux d'enfants: V. Galop2:00
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The Shepherds of the Delectable Mountains / Magnificat / A Song of Thanksgiving / Psalm 100 / Three Choral HymnsThe Shepherds of the Delectable Mountains / Magnificat / A Song of Thanksgiving / Psalm 100 / Three Choral Hymns1992
  1. 1.A Song of Thanksgiving16:13
  2. 2.Three Choral Hymns: I. Easter Hymn3:12
  3. 3.Three Choral Hymns: II. Christmas Hymn5:56
  4. 4.Three Choral Hymns: III. Whitsunday Hymn3:34
  5. 5.Magnificat14:19
  6. 6.The Shepherds of the Delectable Mountains21:47
  7. 7.The Hundreth Psalm7:56
Where to listen:Apple MusicYouTube MusicSpotify
Film Music, Vol. 4: Richard III / Macbeth / Major BarbaraFilm Music, Vol. 4: Richard III / Macbeth / Major Barbara1991
  1. 1.Richard III: A Shakespeare Scenario: Prelude3:12
  2. 2.Richard III: A Shakespeare Scenario: Coronation5:13
  3. 3.Richard III: A Shakespeare Scenario: Monologue "Now is the winter of our discontent"4:15
  4. 4.Richard III: A Shakespeare Scenario: The Wooing4:26
  5. 5.Richard III: A Shakespeare Scenario: The Prince of Wales5:04
  6. 6.Richard III: A Shakespeare Scenario: Elegy3:17
  7. 7.Richard III: A Shakespeare Scenario: The Princes in the Tower2:30
  8. 8.Richard III: A Shakespeare Scenario: Nightmare6:19
  9. 9.Richard III: A Shakespeare Scenario: Bosworth Field5:20
  10. 10.Richard III: A Shakespeare Scenario: Death of Richard and Finale4:25
  11. 11.Macbeth: Fanfare and March6:01
  12. 12.Major Barbara: A Shavian Sequence: 1. Titles2:14
  13. 13.Major Barbara: A Shavian Sequence: 2. Undershaft's factory and his "garden suburb"3:17
  14. 14.Major Barbara: A Shavian Sequence: 3. Love-scene3:47
  15. 15.Major Barbara: A Shavian Sequence: 4. End Titles and Play-out1:13
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Peter and the WolfPeter and the Wolf1991
  1. 1.Peter and the Wolf (illustrated)28:27
  2. 2.Peter and the Wolf (annotated)28:40
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The Encantadas / Old and Lost Rivers / Romances and InterludesThe Encantadas / Old and Lost Rivers / Romances and Interludes1991
  1. 1.Old and Lost Rivers (for orchestra)6:35
  2. 2.The Encantadas: I. Dream4:49
  3. 3.The Encantadas: II. Desolation2:46
  4. 4.The Encantadas: III. Delusion3:46
  5. 5.The Encantadas: IV. Diversity10:39
  6. 6.The Encantadas: V. Din2:50
  7. 7.The Encantadas: VI. Dawn5:30
  8. 8.Romances and Interludes: I. Prelude2:44
  9. 9.Romances and Interludes: II. Romance I. Nicht schnell5:00
  10. 10.Romances and Interludes: III. Interlude I2:49
  11. 11.Romances and Interludes: IV. Romance II. Einfach, innig4:52
  12. 12.Romances and Interludes: V. Interlude II4:38
  13. 13.Romances and Interludes: VI. Romance III5:52
  14. 14.Old and Lost Rivers (for solo piano)7:18
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The Emperor's New ClothesThe Emperor's New Clothes1990

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Vaughan Williams: The Pilgrim’s ProgressVaughan Williams: The Pilgrim’s Progress1990

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Film Music, Vol. 1: Hamlet / As You Like ItFilm Music, Vol. 1: Hamlet / As You Like It1990
  1. 1.Hamlet (A Shakespeare Scenario): I. Prelude3:12
  2. 2.Hamlet (A Shakespeare Scenario): II. Fanfare and0:57
  3. 3.Hamlet (A Shakespeare Scenario): II. Soliloquy2:35
  4. 4.Hamlet (A Shakespeare Scenario): III. The Ghost3:16
  5. 5.Hamlet (A Shakespeare Scenario): IV. Hamlet and Ophelia7:55
  6. 6.Hamlet (A Shakespeare Scenario): V. The Question2:20
  7. 7.Hamlet (A Shakespeare Scenario): V. To be or not to be3:11
  8. 8.Hamlet (A Shakespeare Scenario): VI. The Mousetrap. The Players0:46
  9. 9.Hamlet (A Shakespeare Scenario): VI. The Mousetrap. Entry of the Court0:49
  10. 10.Hamlet (A Shakespeare Scenario): VI. The Mousetrap. The Play3:56
  11. 11.Hamlet (A Shakespeare Scenario): VII. Ophelia's Death2:44
  12. 12.Hamlet (A Shakespeare Scenario): VIII. Retribution1:58
  13. 13.Hamlet (A Shakespeare Scenario): VIII. Threnody2:16
  14. 14.Hamlet (A Shakespeare Scenario): IX. Finale. Funeral March3:18
  15. 15.As You Like It: I. Prelude2:52
  16. 16.As You Like It: II. Moonlight2:39
  17. 17.As You Like It: III. Under the Greenwood Tree1:56
  18. 18.As You Like It: IV. The Fountain3:11
  19. 19.As You Like It: V. Wedding Procession1:53
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Sir John Gielgud reads Alice In WonderlandSir John Gielgud reads Alice In Wonderland1989

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GulliverGulliver1986

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The Importance of Being EarnestThe Importance of Being Earnest1977

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Broadcasts
1954‐10‐05: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, “Dr. Watson Meets Mr. Sherlock Holmes”1954‐10‐05: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, “Dr. Watson Meets Mr. Sherlock Holmes”1954

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1954‐10‐12: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, “A Scandal in Bohemia”1954‐10‐12: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, “A Scandal in Bohemia”1954

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1954‐10‐19: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, “The Red‐Headed League”1954‐10‐19: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, “The Red‐Headed League”1954

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1954‐10‐26: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, “The Bruce‐Partington Plans”1954‐10‐26: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, “The Bruce‐Partington Plans”1954

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1954‐11‐02: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, “A Case of Identity”1954‐11‐02: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, “A Case of Identity”1954

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1954‐11‐09: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, “The Dying Detective”1954‐11‐09: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, “The Dying Detective”1954

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1954‐11‐16: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, “The Second Stain”1954‐11‐16: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, “The Second Stain”1954

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1954‐11‐23: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, “The Norwood Builder”1954‐11‐23: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, “The Norwood Builder”1954

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Achievements

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Laurence Olivier Awards
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Praemium Imperiale
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Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor
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Tony Award for Best Direction of a Play
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Grammy Award for Best Audio Book, Narration & Storytelling Recording
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Order of Merit
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Companion of Honour
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Knight Bachelor
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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie
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Society of London Theatre Special Award
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BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role
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honorary doctorate

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1904-04-14

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2000-05-21

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British actor and theatre director (1904-2000)

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Sir Arthur John Gielgud was an English actor and theatre director whose career spanned eight decades. He and his contemporaries Laurence Olivier, Michael Redgrave and Ralph Richardson made up a quartet of male actors who dominated the British stage of the mid-20th century. A member of the Terry family theatrical dynasty, he gained his first paid acting work as a junior member of his cousin Phyllis Neilson-Terry's company in 1922. After studying at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA), he worked in repertory theatre and in the West End before establishing himself at the Old Vic as an exponent of Shakespeare in 1929–31.

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