Peter Vaughan
(1923-2016)
Died aged 93
Wikidata WikipediaPeter Vaughan (born Peter Ewart Ohm; 4 April 1923 – 6 December 2016) 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).
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actor of Porridge
Commemorated on 1 plaque
Peter Vaughan 4 April 1923 - 6 December 2016 British character actor from film, television and stage, best known for his role as "Genial" Harry Grout in the TV sitcom Porridge. He lived at Goffs Manor from 1966 to 1986 and was asked back to open the building when it became a public house in July 2000
Goffs Manor, Old Horsham Road, Crawley, United Kingdom where they lived