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John Wood

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John Wood
Born(1930-07-05)July 5, 1930
Died6 August 2011(2011-08-06) (aged 81)
NationalityEnglish
Alma materJesus College, Oxford
OccupationActor
Years active1952–2008
Spouse(s)Gillian Nealson
(? – 1975; divorced),
Sylvia Vaughan
(m. 1977⁠–⁠2011)
(his death)
ChildrenWith Nealson:
Sebastain Wood,
With Vaughan:
Rufus Wood,
Ghislaine Wood,
Sibylla Wood

John Wood, OBE (July 5, 1930 – August 6, 2011) was an English movie, stage, and television actor. He was in movies such as WarGames (1983), Ladyhawke (1985), Jumpin' Jack Flash (1986), Richard III (1995), Sabrina (1995), and The Revengers' Comedies (1997). He won a Tony Award (1976) and a Drama Desk Award (1976).

Wood was born on July 5, 1930 in Derbyshire, United Kingdom. He was raised in Gloucestershire.[1] Wood was married to Gillian Neason until they divorced in 1975. He was married to Sylvia Vaughan from 1977 until his death in 2011. Wood died on August 6, 2011 in his home in Gloucestershire, United Kingdom from unknown causes, aged 81.[2]

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  1. "John Wood". The Daily Telegraph. London. 10 August 2011.
  2. "BBC News - British actor John Wood dies at 81". bbc.co.uk. 9 August 2011. Retrieved 10 August 2011.

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