Gielgud or Giełgud is a Polish surname, a Polinized form of the Lithuanian noble surname Gelgaudas. Notable people with the surname include:John Gielgud (1904–2000), English actor, director, and producer Lewis Gielgud (1894–1953), English scholar and intelligence officer Maina Gielgud, British ballet dancer and ballet administrator Val Gielgud (1900–1981), English actor, writer, director and broadcaster
