
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.

Great Performances
TV • 1971

Play for Today
TV • 1970

BBC Play of the Month
TV • 1965

BBC Play of the Month
TV • 1965

BBC Play of the Month
TV • 1965

BBC Play of the Month
TV • 1965

BBC Play of the Month
TV • 1965

BBC Play of the Month
TV • 1965

The Dick Cavett Show
TV • 1968

Tales of the Unexpected
TV • 1979

Tales of the Unexpected
TV • 1979

Omnibus
TV • 1967

ABC Afterschool Special
TV • 1972

Screen Two
TV • 1985

The Wednesday Play
TV • 1964

The Ed Sullivan Show
TV • 1948

Performance
TV • 1991

Inspector Morse
TV • 1987