Quick Facts
Born:
1923-04-04
Birthplace:
Wem, Shropshire, England, UK
Credits:
183 Total Roles
Peter Vaughan
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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).
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
Game of Thrones
Maester Aemon
Brazil
Mr. Helpmann
The Legend of 1900
'Pops', the Shopkeeper
Death at a Funeral
Uncle Alfie
The Remains of the Day
William Stevens
Time Bandits
Winston the Ogre
Straw Dogs
Tom Hedden
Les Misérables
Bishop
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | World of Westeros Ambient Video MOVIE | Maester Aemon |
| 2015 | Game of Thrones The IMAX Experience MOVIE | Aemon Targaryen |
| 2011 | Albatross MOVIE | Grandpa |
| 2011 | Game of Thrones TV | Maester Aemon |
| 2011 | Silk TV | Michael Dodd |
| 2009 | Is Anybody There? MOVIE | Bob |
| 2009 | The Antiques Rogue Show MOVIE | George Greenhalgh |
| 2008 | Lark Rise to Candleford TV | Self |
| 2007 | Christmas at the Riviera MOVIE | Glen |
| 2007 | Death at a Funeral MOVIE | Uncle Alfie |