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John Woodvine

British actor (1929-2025) · United Kingdom · On the map · Actors · Died at 96

John Woodvine was an English actor who appeared in more than 70 theatre productions, as well as a similar number of television and film roles.

John Woodvine is read about 430 times a day, in 11 languages.

A typical day, 30 days to 10 November 2026

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A life in dates

2025Died6 October 20252023Enys MenFilm, The Preacher2016The CrownSeries, Archbishop of York2011VeraSeries, Alan Kenworthy2010Burke & HareFilm, Lord Provost2008FlickFilm, Dr Nickel2006Miss PotterFilm, Sir Nigel2003The Other Boleyn GirlFilm, Uncle Howard1999Hornblower: The Duchess and the DevilFilm, Sir Hugh Dalrymple1997Midsomer MurdersSeries, Sir Harry Chatwyn1994DragonworldFilm, Lester MacIntyre1993Leon the Pig FarmerFilm, Vitelli1992HeartbeatSeries, Frank Armstrong1990The Fool of the World and the Flying ShipFilm, The Chamberlain / Father (voice)1986CasualtySeries, Reg Macready1985DeceptionsFilm, Chief Inspector1982Spaghetti HouseFilm, Senior Officer1979Doctor Who: The Armageddon FactorFilm, Marshal1974PlayhouseSeries, Colonel1971The DevilsFilm, Louis Trincant1968The ChampionsSeries, Lt. Kruger Haller1965DarlingFilm, Customs Officer (uncredited)1964The Wednesday PlaySeries, Jackie1962The SaintSeries, Pilot1960Danger ManSeries, Luigi1929Born21 July 1929

People around John

  • The Devils 1971
  • An American Werewolf in London 1981
  • Hamlet 2009
  • Persuasion 1995
  • The Other Boleyn Girl 2003

Filmography 40

144 credits on file

Television 24

About this person

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Actors
Type
Actor
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1929 to 2025 · aged 96