John Wood: an actor who made us see things anew | Michael Billington by Michael Billington

Through his piercing intellect, the late British actor John Wood redefined every role he playedI've been very lucky in my professional life. And one of my greatest strokes of good fortune was arriving at the Guardian at the very moment when John Wood, who has died aged 81, was emerging into the front rank of British actors. He was always a joy to write about.Partly because, with his accosting profile and lean frame, …

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