Jack Gwillim's biography:
Born in England, Jack Gwillim joined the Royal Navy for two decades before pursuing a career in acting. He began his stage career in his 40s, initially performing with the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford, England, under the artistic direction of Sir Anthony Quayle.
Gwillim's extensive theatre credits include numerous leading roles in the West End, including performances alongside notable actors such as Gladys Cooper, Wendy Hiller, Sir Ralph Richardson, and Dame Edith Evans.
In 1969, Gwillim emigrated to the United States, where he continued to work in top regional theaters, off-Broadway, and on Broadway. His Broadway credits include the role of Col. Pickering in the revival of "My Fair Lady" and Ingrid Bergman's husband in "The Constant Wife", directed by Sir John Gielgud.
Gwillim has worked with a wide range of actors throughout his career, including Sir Ralph Richardson, Sir Anthony Quayle, Dame Judith Anderson, Judi Dench, Sir Michael Redgrave, and Richard Burton.
In addition to his stage work, Gwillim has appeared in numerous films, including war movies such as "Pursuit of the Graf Spee", "The One That Got Away", and "Sink the Bismarck!", as well as epic films like "Solomon and Sheba" and "Cromwell".
Gwillim has also appeared in cult favorites like "Jason and the Argonauts" and "Clash of the Titans", and has worked on "Hammer" films such as "Sword of Sherwood Forest" and "The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb". He has also co-starred in the Disney hit "In Search of the Castaways".
Gwillim's voice work can be heard on Caedmon Records, where he has narrated productions of plays such as "Anthony and Cleopatra", "King John", "Macbeth", and "Hamlet".
