John Gielgud

January 9, 2024
Stage Actor

Quick Facts

John Gielgud
Full Name John Gielgud
Occupation Stage Actor
Date Of Birth Apr 14, 1904(1904-04-14)
Age 120
Date Of Death 2000-05-21
Birthplace South Kensington
Country United Kingdom
Birth City England
Horoscope Aries

John Gielgud Biography

Name John Gielgud
Birthday Apr 14
Birth Year 1904
Place Of Birth South Kensington
Home Town England
Birth Country United Kingdom
Birth Sign Aries

John Gielgud is one of the most popular and richest Stage Actor who was born on April 14, 1904 in South Kensington, England, United Kingdom. Famous British actor who performed the role of Hamlet more than 500 times. He was the only actor to win the Oscar, Emmy, Grammy as well as a Tony Award.

He was close to He was good friends with Sir Laurence Olivier, albeit competitors professionally, as both were known as the greatest Shakespearean actors of their generation., albeit they were professional rivals, since both were considered to be the top Shakespearean actors of their time.

His long-time partner Martin Hensler died in 1998 and he died just 16 months after his own demise.

John Gielgud Net Worth

Net Worth $5 Million
Source Of Income Stage Actor
House Living in own house.

John Gielgud is one of the richest Stage Actor from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, John Gielgud 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was born into an extensive line of actors. His first stage performances were Shylock and Humpty dumpty, before receiving a scholarship at Westminster School in London.

The knight was awarded in the year 1953, was made the Companion of Honour in 1977 and was affixed into the Order of Merit in 1996 15 years after winning an Oscar in the category of Best supporting Actor for his role in Arthur.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Height 5 ft 11 in

John Gielgud height 5 ft 11 in John weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is John Gielgud Dating?

According to our records, John Gielgud is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, John Gielgud’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

John Ranked on the list of most popular Stage Actor. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. John Gielgud celebrates birthday on April 14 of every year.

Did John Gielgud serve in the armed forces during WWII?

War and post-war. At the start of the Second World War Gielgud volunteered for active service , but was told that men of his age, thirty-five, would not be wanted for at least six months.

Is Sir John Gielgud still alive?

May 21, 2000

Who was Arthur's butler?

Arthur (1981) As butler to spoiled drunken manchild Arthur ( Dudley Moore. pictured, left) in Arthur, Hobson (John Gielgud, center) displays a frosty hauteur, his every syllable dripping with sarcasm and contempt. (When Arthur announces he’s going to take a bath, Hobson shoots back, “I’ll alert the media.”).

How old is John Gielgud?

96 years (1904–2000)

Was John Gielgud in Midsomer Murders?

The TV version starred Edward Fox — who’s in the second episode of Midsomer on March 30 — John Gielgud and Eleanor Bron. It was like something out of a bygone age. Nothing like that would be put on the small screen these days.

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