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Peter Vaughan

Peter Vaughan

Actor·1923–2016·Wem, Shropshire, England, UK

11 horror credits

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).

Actor11 films

The Crucible

The Crucible

Giles Corey

1996
Haunted Honeymoon

Haunted Honeymoon

Uncle Francis Abbot Sr.

1986
Brazil

Brazil

Mr. Helpmann

1985 5.0
Czech Mate

Czech Mate

Bullneck

1984
Symptoms

Symptoms

Brady

1974 3.5
The Return

The Return

Stephen Royds

1973
The Eyes Have It

The Eyes Have It

Anderson

1973
A Warning to the Curious

A Warning to the Curious

Mr Paxton

1972 4.3
Straw Dogs

Straw Dogs

Tom Hedden

1971 4.3
Fanatic

Fanatic

Harry

1965 3.5
Village of the Damned

Village of the Damned

P.C. Gobby

1960 3.7