Peter Vaughan
Personal Info
Acting
April 3, 1923 (93 years old)
December 5, 2016
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
Game of Thrones The IMAX Experience
2015
as Aemon Targaryen
Albatross
2011
as Grandpa
Game of Thrones
2011
as Maester Aemon
Silk
2011
as Michael Dodd
Is Anybody There?
2009
as Bob
Lark Rise to Candleford
2008
Christmas at the Riviera
2007
as Glen
Death at a Funeral
2007
as Uncle Alfie
Mobile
2007
as Grandad Stoan
Malice Aforethought
2005
as Widdicombe
The Queen of Sheba's Pearls
2004
as Edward Pretty
The Life and Death of Peter Sellers
2004
as Bill Sellers
Life Beyond the Box: Norman Stanley Fletcher
2003
as Harry Grout
The Mother
2003
as Toots
Margery and Gladys
2003
as Troy Gladwell
Thursday the 12th
2003
as Edgar Bannister
The Jury
2002
as Michael Colchester
Kiss Kiss (Bang Bang)
2001
as Daddy Zoo
Lorna Doone
2001
as Sir Ensor Doone
In Deep
2001
as Clayton Waddington