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John Gielgud

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.

Filmography

1996
Shine

as Cecil Parkes

Movie
1996
DragonHeart

as King Arthur (voice) (uncredited)

Movie
1981
Agatha Christie's Seven Dials Mystery

as Marquis of Caterhan

Movie
1980
The Elephant Man

as Carr Gomm

Movie
1979
Caligula

as Nerva

Movie
1974
Murder on the Orient Express

as Mr. Beddoes

Movie