John Woodvine

Acting

John Woodvine

Born 21 July 1929 · Tyne Dock, South Shields, County Durham, England, UK · Died 6 October 2025 at 96

John Woodvine (July 21, 1929 – October 6, 2025) was an English stage and screen actor who appeared in more than 70 theatre productions, as well as a similar number of television and film roles. In film, he is best known for his roles in The Devils (1971), An American Werewolf in London (1981), and Enys Man (2022).

Known for

Highlights

The Crown2016 · Series · Archbishop of York
An American Werewolf in London1981 · Film · Dr. J.S. Hirsch
Doctor Who1963 · Series · Marshal
The Devils1971 · Film · Louis Trincant
Midsomer Murders1997 · Series · Sir Harry Chatwyn
Miss Potter2006 · Film · Sir Nigel

Filmography

Movies

55 films

Enys Men2023 · Film · The Preacher
A Song for Jenny2015 · Film · Father
Burke & Hare2010 · Film · Lord Provost
Joe Maddison's War2010 · Film · Father Connolly
On Expenses2010 · Film · Lord
Hamlet2009 · Film · Player King
Flick2008 · Film · Dr Nickel
The Midnight Drives2007 · Film · Guesthouse Owner
The Trial of Tony Blair2007 · Film · Judge
Miss Potter2006 · Film · Sir Nigel
Vanity Fair2004 · Film · Lord Bareacres
The Other Boleyn Girl2003 · Film · Uncle Howard
The Secret2002 · Film · Frank
The Falklands Play2002 · Film · Adm. of the Fleet Sir Terence Lewin
Hornblower: The Duchess and the Devil1999 · Film · Sir Hugh Dalrymple
Persuasion1995 · Film · Admiral Croft
Hilary1995 · Film · Dad (voice)
Fatherland1994 · Film · Luther
Dragonworld1994 · Film · Lester MacIntyre
A Pinch of Snuff1994 · Film · Godfrey Blengdale
The Trial1993 · Film · Herr Deimen
Leon the Pig Farmer1993 · Film · Vitelli
Wuthering Heights1992 · Film · Thomas Earnshaw
Pirate Prince1991 · Film · Kreutzen
The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship1990 · Film · The Chamberlain / Father (voice)
Who Bombed Birmingham?1990 · Film · Tom Clarke
Danny the Champion of the World1989 · Film · Tallon
And a Nightingale Sang1989 · Film · George
Duke Bluebeard's Castle1989 · Film · Speaker of the Prologue (voice)
Countdown to War1989 · Film · Joachim von Ribbentrop
The Dog It Was That Died1989 · Film · Dr. Seddon
The Black and Blue Lamp1988 · Film · Supt. Hammond
Glory Enough For All1988 · Film · Dr. John MacLeod
The Marlowe Inquest1986 · Film · William Danby
Death Is Part of the Process1986 · Film · Mr Norval
The Browning Version1985 · Film · Dr. Frobisher
Deceptions1985 · Film · Chief Inspector
A Month in the Country1985 · Film · Schaaf
Murder with Mirrors1985 · Film · Christian Gilbranson
Pericles, Prince of Tyre1984 · Film · King Antiochus
Squaring the Circle1984 · Film · Gierek
The Tale of Beatrix Potter1983 · Film · Mr Potter
Spaghetti House1982 · Film · Senior Officer
An American Werewolf in London1981 · Film · Dr. J.S. Hirsch
Every Good Boy Deserves Favour1979 · Film · Colonel
Doctor Who: The Armageddon Factor1979 · Film · Marshal
Macbeth1979 · Film · Banquo
Butterflies Don't Count1978 · Film · Penitent
Assault on Agathon1975 · Film · Matt Fenrek
The Baron: Mystery Island1972 · Film · John Garvey
Young Winston1972 · Film · Howard
The Devils1971 · Film · Louis Trincant
Hamlet1970 · Film · Claudius
The Walking Stick1970 · Film · Bertie Irons
Darling1965 · Film · Customs Officer (uncredited)

Filmography

Series

66 shows

Decline and Fall2017 · Series · Master of the College
The Crown2016 · Series · Archbishop of York
The Musketeers2014 · Series · Abbot
Hebburn2012 · Series · Arthur
Vera2011 · Series · Alan Kenworthy
Never Better2008 · Series
Shameless2004 · Series · Neville
The Secret2002 · Series · Frank
Bob & Rose2001 · Series · William Gossage
Midsomer Murders1997 · Series · Sir Harry Chatwyn
Oliver's Travels1995 · Series
Finney1994 · Series · Bobo Sr.
Faith1994 · Series · Boss
Peak Practice1993 · Series · Jackie Brown
Civvies1992 · Series · Judge
Heartbeat1992 · Series · Frank Armstrong
An Actor's Life for Me1991 · Series · Frank
Performance1991 · Series · Earl of Warwick
Spender1991 · Series · Berry
The Chief1990 · Series · Terence Oglivy
A Tale of Two Cities1989 · Series · Attorney General
Chelmsford 1231988 · Series · Psychiatrist
The Modern World: Ten Great Writers1988 · Series · Ruggio Ruggeri / Henry IV / Leone
The New Statesman1987 · Series · Sir Malachi Jellicoe
Knights of God1987 · Series · Prior Mordrin
Rockliffe's Babies1987 · Series · DCS Gardner
Casualty1986 · Series · Reg Macready
ScreenPlay1986 · Series · William Danby
All in Good Faith1985 · Series · Oscar Randolph
Edge of Darkness1985 · Series · Ross
Deceptions1985 · Series · Chief Inspector
Screen Two1985 · Series · Herr Deimen
The Prisoner of Zenda1984 · Series · Colonel Sapt
The Tripods1984 · Series · Meister West 468
The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby1982 · Series
Juliet Bravo1980 · Series · John Lambert
Return of the Saint1978 · Series · Ray Dennis
Strangers1978 · Series · Lazarov
Shadows1975 · Series · Father
Churchill's People1974 · Series · Colonel John Hewson
Playhouse1974 · Series · Colonel
New Scotland Yard1972 · Series · CS John Kingdom
Elizabeth R1971 · Series · Sir Francis Drake
Play for Today1970 · Series · Penitent
Softly Softly: Task Force1969 · Series · Det. Chief Supt. Allan
The Dustbinmen1969 · Series · Bloody Delilah
Hadleigh1969 · Series · Driberg
The Champions1968 · Series · Lt. Kruger Haller
The Caesars1968 · Series · Vitellius
The Further Adventures of the Musketeers1967 · Series · Aramis
Turn Out the Lights1967 · Series · Stefan
Softly, Softly1966 · Series
BBC Play of the Month1965 · Series · Sebastian
Thirty-Minute Theatre1965 · Series · Schweiler
The Wednesday Play1964 · Series · Jackie
Theatre 6251964 · Series · Gordon Follister
Doctor Who1963 · Series · Marshal
Sergeant Cork1963 · Series · Carlyon
The Saint1962 · Series · Pilot
Man of the World1962 · Series · Gioti
Z-Cars1962 · Series
Ghost Squad1961 · Series · Karl Eppler
The Avengers1961 · Series · Seagrave
Danger Man1960 · Series · Luigi
Armchair Theatre1956 · Series · Fred Barrow
ITV Play of the Week1955 · Series · Outsider