Also known as
  • Arthur John Gielgud,
  • Sir John Gielgud
Sir Arthur John Gielgud, OM, CH (14 April, 1904 – 21 May 2000), known as Sir John Gielgud, was an English theatre and film actor particularly known for his warm expressive voice, which his colleague Sir Alec Guinness likened to "a silver trumpet muffled in silk." Gielgud is a member of the short list of entertainers with the distinction of having won an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar and a Tony award. Arthur John Gielgud was born in South Kensington in London to a Protestant mother, Kate Terry, and... full article at wikipedia
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  • Apr 14, 1904
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  • May 21, 2000
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