Actor
Peter Vaughan
April 4, 1923 · Wem, Shropshire, England, UK
Peter Vaughan (born Peter Ewart Ohm) was an English character actor known for many supporting roles in British film and television productions. He also acted extensively on the stage. He is perhaps best known for his role as Grouty in the sitcom Porridge and its 1979 film adaptation. Other parts included a recurring role alongside Robert Lindsay in the sitcom Citizen Smith, Tom Hedden in Straw Dogs, Winston the Ogre in Time Bandits, Tom Franklin in Chancer and Mr. Stevens, Sr. in The Remains of the Day. His final role was as Maester Aemon in HBO's Game of Thrones (2011–2015).
Notable work
8.5Game of Thrones (2011)
as Maester Aemon
7.7Brazil (1985)
as Mr. Helpmann
8.2The Legend of 1900 (1998)
as 'Pops', the Shopkeeper
6.9Death at a Funeral (2007)
as Uncle Alfie
7.4The Remains of the Day (1993)
as William Stevens
6.6Time Bandits (1981)
as Winston the Ogre
7.2Straw Dogs (1971)
as Tom Hedden
7.2Les Misérables (1998)
as Bishop
6.6The Crucible (1996)
as Giles Corey
7.2Village of the Damned (1960)
as P.C. Gobby
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