Gielgud

American  

[gil-good, geel-] / ˈgɪl gʊd, ˈgil- /

noun

1. Sir (Arthur) John, 1904–2000, English actor and director.

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Gielgud British  

/ ˈɡiːlɡʊd /

noun

1. Sir John. 1904–2000, English stage, film, and television actor and director

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Example Sentences

She made her Broadway stage debut in 1959, starring opposite John Gielgud in “Much Ado About Nothing.”

From Los Angeles Times

In a competitive category, best actor went to Mark Gatiss for his turn as the revered actor and director John Gielgud in “The Motive and the Cue.”

From New York Times

Gatiss who played John Gielgud told the BBC that his favourite line from the play was when his character is talking about the Tony awards and says: "The whole matter of judging anything... vulgar".

From BBC

It’s a compelling story line, filled with dramatic possibilities, but “Opening Night,” which runs at the Gielgud Theater through July 27, is scuppered by a series of poor choices.

From New York Times

Opening Night is at the Gielgud Theatre in London until 27 July.

From BBC