John Gielgud
| Born | April 14, 1904 |
| Hometown | South Kensington, United Kingdom |
| Height | 5'11" (1.81m) |
| Parents | Kate Terry-Lewis, Henry Lex Franciszek Adam Gielgud |
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‘Only Murders in the Building’ Songwriters Benj Pasek and Justin Paul Join the EGOT Club
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AWARDS
| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | British Academy of Film & Television Arts | Actor in a Supporting Role | Shine (film) | Nominated |
| 1997 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture | Shine (film) | Nominated |
| 1990 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made | War and Remembrance | Nominated |
| 1989 | Emmy (Primetime) | Outstanding Lead Actor | War and Remembrance | Nominated |
| 1989 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by An Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made | War and Remembrance | Winner |
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