For much of his life, Mr. Gielgud stood as one of only a handful of actors who could be called the best the Western stage had to offer, among them Sir Ralph Richardson and Sir Laurence Olivier. Together, the three performers fairly dominated the British stage in the decade before and for many years after World War II.
Read Full ObituaryDrama Desk Award | |||
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1977 | Unique Theatrical Experience | Winner | |
1971 | Outstanding Performance | Winner |
Outer Critics Circle | |||
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1977 | Outstanding Actor in a Play | Winner |
Tony Award | |||
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1971 | Best Actor in a Play | Nominee | |
1965 | Best Actor in a Play | Nominee | |
1963 | Best Direction of a Play | Nominee | |
1961 | Best Direction of a Play | Winner | |
1959 | Special Award | Winner | |
1948 | Special Award | Winner |
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