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Acting
Patrick Godfrey
Patrick Godfrey is best known for His Dark Materials, Doctor Who, Da Vinci's Demons and Midsomer Murders. Patrick Godfrey was born on February 13, 1933. Patrick Godfrey died on June 4, 2026 at the age of 93.
- Born
- February 13, 1933
- Place of birth
- Finsbury Park, London, England, UK
- Died
- June 4, 2026 (93 years old)
Biography
Patrick Lindesay Archibald Godfrey (February 13, 1933 – June 4, 2026) was a Brirish actor of film, television and stage. Godfrey was born in Finsbury, London to Rev. Frederick Godfrey and Lois Mary Gladys (née Turner).
In 1956 Godfrey joined the Radio Drama Company by winning the Carleton Hobbs Bursary. He made his film debut in Miss Julie (1972), and appeared in several British films of the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s, including A Room with a View, The Remains of the Day, The Importance of Being Earnest, The Count of Monte Cristo, Dimensions and Les Misérables.
He also played Leonardo da Vinci in the Cinderella adaptation Ever After alongside Drew Barrymore and Dougray Scott. He had many roles on television, appearing in Doctor Who, Inspector Morse, and other series.
In 1956 Godfrey joined the Radio Drama Company by winning the Carleton Hobbs Bursary. He made his film debut in Miss Julie (1972), and appeared in several British films of the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s, including A Room with a View, The Remains of the Day, The Importance of Being Earnest, The Count of Monte Cristo, Dimensions and Les Misérables.
He also played Leonardo da Vinci in the Cinderella adaptation Ever After alongside Drew Barrymore and Dougray Scott. He had many roles on television, appearing in Doctor Who, Inspector Morse, and other series.
Known for
Filmography
- 2019His Dark MaterialsButler
- 2013Da Vinci's Demons
- 2007Fallen AngelHugh Treevor
- 2003Looking for VictoriaLord Clarendon
- 2002Foyle's WarErnest Bannerman
- 2001ShadesEd
- 1997Midsomer MurdersDudley Carew
- 1997A Dance to the Music of TimeGeneral Conyers
- 1996MadsonMr Lewis
- 1995BramwellBishop of Stepney
- 1995Kavanagh Q.C.Ross Harkins
- 1994Dandelion DeadGriffiths
- 1993You, Me and ItEddie
- 1992HeartbeatFred Caldwell
- 1991Performance1st Conservative MP
- 1991Paul Merton: The Series
- 1991Soldier SoldierGeneral Fairhurst
- 1991SleepersMagistrate
- 1991In Suspicious CircumstancesDoctor Gordon
- 1989Behaving Badly
- 1989Shadow of the NooseLawson Walton, K.C.
- 1987Inspector MorseDr. Greer
- 1987PulaskiThe Director
- 1987Miss Marple: NemesisMr. Schuster
- 1987The New StatesmanChief Whip
- 1986CasualtyDerick Tome
- 1986ScreenPlaySupt. Sidebotham
- 1985Screen TwoCourt Usher
- 1985Theatre NightLawyer Hawkins
- 1985Edge of DarknessOakley
- 1985Blott on the LandscapeMr Bullett-Finch
- 1984The Bill
- 1984Travelling ManFather
- 1983Auf Wiedersehen, PetGeoffrey Oxlade
- 1982Shine on Harvey MoonCouncil Chairman
- 1979MinderMajor Beatty
- 1978Enemy at the DoorDr. John Forbes
- 1978Scorpion TalesRussell
- 1978The SandbaggersWalter Wheatley
- 1978The BBC Television ShakespeareCominius
- 1977BBC2 Play of the WeekProf. Senssen
- 1974The Carnforth PracticeNicholas Ashby
- 1972Crown Court
- 1971JusticeAnalyst
- 1970DoomwatchGrant
- 1970Play for Today
- 1970The Six Wives of Henry VIIISir Thomas Wriothesley
- 1969Paul Temple
- 1965Thirty-Minute TheatreRAMC Orderly
- 1964Story ParadeCustoms Officer
- 1964Theatre 625Simpson
- 1963Doctor WhoMajor Cosworth
- 1962Dr. Finlay's Casebook
- 1959No Hiding Place
- 1955Dixon of Dock GreenDr. Hobbs
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Patrick Godfrey been in?
Patrick Godfrey is best known for His Dark Materials, Doctor Who, Da Vinci's Demons and Midsomer Murders.
When was Patrick Godfrey born?
Patrick Godfrey was born on February 13, 1933. (Finsbury Park, London, England, UK)
How old is Patrick Godfrey?
Patrick Godfrey died on June 4, 2026 at the age of 93.
Updated: October 30, 2026 ·