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Acting
Peter Vaughan
Peter Vaughan is best known for Game of Thrones, The 10th Kingdom, Sherlock Holmes and The Avengers. Peter Vaughan was born on April 4, 1923. Peter Vaughan died on December 6, 2016 at the age of 93.
- Born
- April 4, 1923
- Place of birth
- Wem, Shropshire, England, UK
- Died
- December 6, 2016 (93 years old)
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).
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).
Known for
Filmography
- 2011Game of ThronesMaester Aemon
- 2011SilkMichael Dodd
- 2008Lark Rise to Candleford
- 2007MobileGrandad Stoan
- 2005Malice AforethoughtWiddicombe
- 2002The JuryMichael Colchester
- 2001In DeepClayton Waddington
- 2000Lorna DooneSir Ensor Doone
- 2000The 10th KingdomWilfred Peep
- 2000LongitudeGeorge Graham
- 2000The Thing about VinceRay
- 1998HornblowerAdmiral Hood
- 1998Our Mutual FriendNicodemus 'Noddy' Boffin
- 1996Our Friends in the NorthFelix Hutchinson
- 1995Oliver's Travels
- 1995The ChoirFrank Ashworth
- 1994Dandelion DeadDr. Hinks
- 1994The World of HammerSelf (archive footage)
- 1992HeartbeatArthur Wainwright
- 1991Murder Most HorridDoverson
- 1990NightingalesThe Inspector
- 1990ChancerTom Franklyn
- 1990ChillersWinston Greeves
- 1989Birds of a FeatherMonty
- 1988Game, Set, and MatchDavid Kimber-Hutchinson
- 1988The Bourne IdentityFritz Koenig
- 1988Codename: KyrilStanov
- 1988War and RemembranceKurt Zeitzler
- 1986CasualtyHenry Lambert
- 1986Monte CarloPabst
- 1985Bleak HouseTulkinghorn
- 1984Hammer House of Mystery and SuspenseBullneck
- 1984Sherlock HolmesJohn Turner
- 1983Jamaica InnSquire Bassatt
- 1981Winston Churchill: The Wilderness Years
- 1980FoxBilly Fox
- 1978The Doombolt Chase
- 1977Citizen SmithDad
- 1977PremiereEmerson
- 1975The SweeneyTony Kirby
- 1975Against the CrowdDon Macintyre
- 1974PorridgeHarry Grout
- 1974Fall of EaglesIzvolsky
- 1974Hardness 10Mackintosh
- 1974PlayhouseHugh Peter
- 1974ZodiacRichard Meade
- 1974The PallisersMr Chaffanbrass
- 1973ThrillerAnderson
- 1973Black and BlueMiles Miles
- 1972The AdventurerRoberts
- 1972The ProtectorsQuin
- 1972No ExitCalder
- 1972Late Night TheatreThe Interrogator
- 1971The Persuaders!Lance Schubert
- 1971The Rivals of Sherlock HolmesDorrington
- 1971A Ghost Story for ChristmasMr. Paxton
- 1970Big BrotherJohn Cliveden
- 1969The Gold RobbersDCS Cradock
- 1969ITV Saturday Night TheatreAlbert
- 1968The ExpertRichard Toller
- 1968Treasure IslandLong John Silver
- 1967Man in a Suitcase
- 1967Great ExpectationsJaggers
- 1967ITV PlayhouseHarold Praed
- 1967This Way for MurderInsp. Frant
- 1966The InformerDavid Janner
- 1965Thirty-Minute TheatreCoster
- 1965Knock on Any Door'The Boot' Winter
- 1964Theatre 625Ernst Torgler
- 1964The Wednesday PlayRon
- 1963Our Man At St Mark's
- 1963CraneMax Goddard
- 1963FestivalGonnern
- 1963EspionageWaring
- 1962The SaintWalter Devan
- 1962Richard the LionheartCaspar
- 1962Oliver TwistBill Sikes
- 1961The AvengersJaeger
- 1961A Chance of ThunderYardley
- 1960Deadline Midnight
- 1960Armchair Mystery TheatreSgt. George Burtenshaw
- 1959Interpol CallingInspector
- 1959No Hiding Place
- 1956Armchair TheatreThird Journalist
- 1955ITV Play of the WeekAnthony Sellman
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Peter Vaughan been in?
Peter Vaughan is best known for Game of Thrones, The 10th Kingdom, Sherlock Holmes and The Avengers.
When was Peter Vaughan born?
Peter Vaughan was born on April 4, 1923. (Wem, Shropshire, England, UK)
How old is Peter Vaughan?
Peter Vaughan died on December 6, 2016 at the age of 93.
Updated: October 27, 2026 ·