Quick Facts
Born:
1933-02-13
Birthplace:
Finsbury Park, London, England, UK
Credits:
112 Total Roles
Patrick Godfrey
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Biography
Patrick Lindesay Archibald Godfrey (born 13 February 1933) is an English actor of film, television and stage. Godfrey was born in Finsbury, London to Rev. Frederick Godfrey and Lois Mary Gladys (née Turner).
In 1956 Godfrey joined the Radio Drama Company by winning the Carleton Hobbs Bursary. He made his film debut in Miss Julie (1972), and appeared in several British films of the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s, including A Room with a View, The Remains of the Day, The Importance of Being Earnest, The Count of Monte Cristo, Dimensions and Les Misérables. He also played Leonardo da Vinci in the Cinderella adaptation Ever After alongside Drew Barrymore and Dougray Scott. He had many roles on television, appearing in Doctor Who, Inspector Morse, and other series.
In 1956 Godfrey joined the Radio Drama Company by winning the Carleton Hobbs Bursary. He made his film debut in Miss Julie (1972), and appeared in several British films of the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s, including A Room with a View, The Remains of the Day, The Importance of Being Earnest, The Count of Monte Cristo, Dimensions and Les Misérables. He also played Leonardo da Vinci in the Cinderella adaptation Ever After alongside Drew Barrymore and Dougray Scott. He had many roles on television, appearing in Doctor Who, Inspector Morse, and other series.
Known For
Les Misérables
Gillenormand
Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle
Wolf Elder (voice)
The Count of Monte Cristo
Morrell
His Dark Materials
Butler
The Duchess
Dr. Neville
EverAfter
Leonardo da Vinci
The Remains of the Day
Spencer
Oliver Twist
Bookseller
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Doctor Who: The Savages MOVIE | Tor (voice) |
| 2024 | Rejoyce! MOVIE | Jim (voice) |
| 2019 | His Dark Materials TV | Butler |
| 2018 | Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle MOVIE | Wolf Elder (voice) |
| 2017 | Breathe MOVIE | Mr. Tolland |
| 2016 | National Theatre Live: As You Like It MOVIE | Adam |
| 2014 | Mr. Turner MOVIE | Lord Egremont |
| 2014 | The Borderlands MOVIE | Father Calvino |
| 2013 | Da Vinci's Demons TV | Self |
| 2012 | Les Misérables MOVIE | Gillenormand |