1. Gielgud - Noun
2. Gielgud - Proper noun
English actor of Shakespearean roles who was also noted for appearances in films (1904-2000)
Source: WordNetBut as I grew up as a child, falling in love with the theater and Shakespeare, my heroes were Sir Laurence Olivier and Sir John Gielgud. Patrick Stewart
When I came into the acting profession, it was quite hierarchical. You didn't sit at the same table as the leading actor. Sir Laurence Olivier, Sir John Gielgud... these were very, very intimidating and powerful people. Helen Mirren
I started being interested in acting when I heard the voices of Sir Laurence Olivier and Sir John Gielgud and Sir Alec Guinness. I've had the great privilege of working with Sir Derek Jacobi and Sir Anthony Hopkins. These are people who inspire the work that I do. Kenneth Branagh
Being asked to play one of the butlers is like being picked to play for England. All you have to do is think of the great butlers from the past - Terry-Thomas in 'How To Murder Your Wife,' John Gielgud in 'Arthur' and Denholm Elliott in 'Trading Places.' Mark Williams
After the first performance in Toronto, Gielgud decreed that the actors must wear capes as he felt it "lacked colour". Source: Internet
Alpert 1986, pp. 131–132 Croall 2000, p. 442 Morley 2010, p. 494.O'Toole's version of how Burton came to work under Gielgud for Hamlet was a little varied, but not conflicting according to Alpert. Source: Internet