Peter Vaughan
Acting
Born April 4, 1923 · Wem, Shropshire, England, UK
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).
Known For · 40 titles
Game of Thrones
The Avengers
Casualty
Heartbeat
Theatre 625
Sherlock Holmes
The Saint
The Wednesday Play
Playhouse
ITV Play of the Week
ITV Playhouse
Richard the Lionheart
Thirty-Minute Theatre
No Hiding Place
The Persuaders!
The Sweeney
Silk
ITV Saturday Night Theatre
Birds of a Feather
Interpol Calling
Thriller
The Protectors
The Expert
Lark Rise to Candleford
The Pallisers
The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes
The Legend of 1900
Crane
Murder Most Horrid
Festival
The World of Hammer
Man in a Suitcase
Espionage
Hornblower
War and Remembrance
Hammer House of Mystery and Suspense
Chillers
Brazil
A Ghost Story for Christmas
The Adventurer