Peter Vaughan

Biography

Peter Vaughan (born Peter Ewart Ohm; 4 April 1923 – 6 December 2016) 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). (wikipedia)

Known For

Game of Thrones

as Maester Aemon

Brazil

as Mr. Helpmann

The Legend of 1900

as 'Pops', the Shopkeeper

Death at a Funeral

as Uncle Alfie

The Remains of the Day

as William Stevens

Time Bandits

as Winston the Ogre

Straw Dogs

as Tom Hedden

Les Misérables

as Bishop

The Crucible

as Giles Corey

Village of the Damned

as P.C. Gobby