Quick Facts
Born:
1929-07-21
Birthplace:
Tyne Dock, South Shields, County Durham, England, UK
Credits:
146 Total Roles
John Woodvine
Acting
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Biography
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
An American Werewolf in London
Dr. J.S. Hirsch
The Crown
Archbishop of York
Doctor Who
Marshal
Miss Potter
Sir Nigel
Burke & Hare
Lord Provost
The Devils
Louis Trincant
Midsomer Murders
Sir Harry Chatwyn
Midsomer Murders
Commodore
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Enys Men MOVIE | The Preacher |
| 2017 | Decline and Fall TV | Master of the College |
| 2016 | The Crown TV | Archbishop of York |
| 2016 | The Lady with the Long Brown Hair MOVIE | The Voice |
| 2015 | A Song for Jenny MOVIE | Father |
| 2014 | The Musketeers TV | Abbot |
| 2012 | Hebburn TV | Arthur |
| 2011 | Vera TV | Alan Kenworthy |
| 2010 | Burke & Hare MOVIE | Lord Provost |
| 2010 | Joe Maddison's War MOVIE | Father Connolly |