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Sir John Gielgud Sir John Gielgud helped define British acting in the 20th century. His life and career spanned most of it. He was born in London in 1904; made his professional stage debut in 1921 and his film debut 3 years later; directed plays and starred on television. He was known for his Shakespeare but he was equally adept at Pinter. He died yesterday at his home near Aylesbury, west of London. He was still at work just last month, filming a Samuel Beckett play. Bob Mondello has an appreciation.

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Sir John Gielgud

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Sir John Gielgud helped define British acting in the 20th century. His life and career spanned most of it. He was born in London in 1904; made his professional stage debut in 1921 and his film debut 3 years later; directed plays and starred on television. He was known for his Shakespeare but he was equally adept at Pinter. He died yesterday at his home near Aylesbury, west of London. He was still at work just last month, filming a Samuel Beckett play. Bob Mondello has an appreciation.