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.
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John Gielgud Movies
Discover the best John Gielgud movies. Explore the complete filmography, including top-rated classics, newest releases, and highest-grossing films starring John Gielgud ranked by year and score.
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Gandhi (1982)
Drama
History
A lawyer trained in Britain, Mohandas Gandhi could have built a comfortable life within the empire. Instead, he walked away from everything, property, status, comfort, to become the conscience of...
Score
7.6
2
Lion of the Desert (1981)
Drama
History
War
In the deserts of Libya, a schoolteacher named Omar Mukhtar spent two decades leading barefoot tribesmen against one of the most mechanized armies in the world. Anthony Quinn plays Mukhtar...
Score
7.3
3
The Elephant Man (1980)
Drama
History
London, late 1800s. A doctor named Frederick Treves pulls a grotesquely deformed man named John Merrick from the cruelty of a carnival sideshow, and what follows is one of cinema's...
Score
8.0
4
Caligula (1979)
Drama
History
Rome's most notorious ruler gets the full treatment in this controversial 1979 production, written by Gore Vidal and bankrolled by Penthouse founder Bob Guccione. When the ailing Tiberius finally dies,...
Score
6.0
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-rated movies starring John Gielgud?
According to aggregate user scores, the absolute best titles starring John Gielgud are Gandhi, Lion of the Desert, and The Elephant Man.
How many movies and TV shows has John Gielgud starred in?
Our database currently features a comprehensive filmography of 4 titles starring John Gielgud, ranging from their earliest roles to the newest releases.
Are the movies starring John Gielgud worth watching?
Yes! The overall filmography starring John Gielgud maintains a strong average user rating of 7.2 out of 10 across all tracked titles.