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.

John Gielgud

Acting Born April 14, 1904 – Died May 21, 2000 London, England

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.

Known For

Great Performances

Self

The Dick Cavett Show

Self - Guest

Play for Today

Harry

Tonight Starring Jack Paar

Self

The Wednesday Play

Gabriel Quantara

BBC Play of the Month

Chorus

BBC Play of the Month

The Inquisitor

BBC Play of the Month

Charles II

BBC Play of the Month

Lord Henry 'Harry' Wotton

BBC Play of the Month

Capt. Shotover

BBC Play of the Month

Lord Burleigh

Screen Two

Eddie Loomis