Known For
Acting
Birthday
April 4, 1923
Place of Birth
Wem, Shropshire, England, UK
Also Known As
- Peter Ewart Ohm
Peter Vaughan
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).
Known For - Movies
The Mother
as Toots
Brazil
as Mr. Helpmann
The Legend of 1900
as 'Pops', the Shopkeeper
The Remains of the Day
as William Stevens
Time Bandits
as Winston the Ogre
Straw Dogs
as Tom Hedden
Les Misérables
as Bishop
Death at a Funeral
as Uncle Alfie
Zulu Dawn
as QSM Bloomfield
Longitude
as George Graham
