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Sir John Gielgud talks to John Miller about his distinguished acting career. Actor and theatre director, Sir John Gielgud (1904-2000) was regarded as one of the greatest thespians of his generation.

Sir John Gielgud talks to John Miller about his distinguished acting career. Description: "I think the English are so good at practical jokes, or they used to be - of course, the Edwardians were mad about practical jokes. Harley Granville-Barker and Gordon Terry were directors who left a lasting impression on the actor. Sir John Gielgud talks to John Miller about his distinguished acting career.

Sir John Gielgud, probably most known in America, (and indeed in my. .

Sir John Gielgud, probably most known in America, (and indeed in my family) for his Academy Award winning turn as Hobson in the movie Arthur, was, for decades before same, a well known name on the English stage. Also having several successful ventures in American theatre throughout his life. It was therefore a no-brainer that I finally read his memoir. But a far more thought provoking and satisfying book for the actor, (or the theatre fan in general) is Gielgud's "Acting Shakespeare", in which he delves quite deeply into the craft of classical acting.

Gielgud, John, 1904-2000; Miller, John, 1937-; Powell, John, 1931 .

Gielgud, John, 1904-2000; Miller, John, 1937-; Powell, John, 1931-. Gielgud, John, 1904-2000, Actors. Harmondsworth : Penguin Books. inlibrary; printdisabled; ; americana. Books for People with Print Disabilities. Internet Archive Books.

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ISBN 13: 9781557832993. While readers may not agree with Lewis's opinions, they will certainly not be bored.

Arthur John Gielgud, British Actor, director. Member Shakespeare Reading Society (president since 1958), Royal Academy Dramatic Art(president 1977-1989). Operas directed: The Trojans (Berlioz), A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Britten); Shakespeare recital: Ages of Manitoba in Europe, America and Australasia; Honorary Doctor of Laws (Saint Andrews) 1950; Honorary Doctor of Letters (Oxford) 1953, (London) 1977; Companion, Chevalier de la Legion d’Honneur"honneur; Best Supporting Actor (Arthur) 1981, Society of Film and television Arts 1974. President Shakespeare Reading.

John Gielgud tells the story of his life in the theatre from the time of the great actor/managers like Tree and du Maurier and star actresses like Sarah Bernhardt and his own great aunt Ellen Terry to his famous partnerships with Laurence Olivier and Ralph Richardson.

Sir Arthur John Gielgud, OM, CH (/ˈɡiːlɡʊd/; 14 April 1904 – 21 May 2000) was an English actor and theatre director whose career spanned eight decades. With Ralph Richardson and Laurence Olivier, he was one of the trinity of actors who dominated the. With Ralph Richardson and Laurence Olivier, he was one of the trinity of actors who dominated the British stage for much of the 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

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