Peter Vaughan
Known For
Acting
Born
1923-04-04 in Wem, Shropshire, England, UK
Died
2016-12-06
Biography
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).
Most Known For
Game of Thrones
as Maester Aemon
The Avengers
as Jaeger
The Saint
as Walter Devan
Casualty
as Henry Lambert
Heartbeat
as Arthur Wainwright
Heartbeat
as Mr. Andrews
Sherlock Holmes
as John Turner
Playhouse
as Hugh Peter
Theatre 625
as Ernst Torgler
The Sweeney
as Tony Kirby
The Persuaders!
as Lance Schubert
No Hiding Place
Birds of a Feather
as Monty
Thriller
as Anderson
The Expert
as Richard Toller
Hornblower
as Admiral Hood
The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes
as Dorrington
Interpol Calling
as Inspector
The Protectors
as Quin
