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).
Filmography
Cast Credits
Game of Thrones The IMAX Experience
Character: Aemon Targaryen
MOVIE • 2015
Albatross
Character: Grandpa
MOVIE • 2011
Game of Thrones
Character: Maester Aemon
TV • 2011
Silk
Character:
TV • 2011
Is Anybody There?
Character: Bob
MOVIE • 2009
The Antiques Rogue Show
Character: George Greenhalgh
MOVIE • 2009
Lark Rise to Candleford
Character:
TV • 2008
Christmas at the Riviera
Character: Glen
MOVIE • 2007
Death at a Funeral
Character: Uncle Alfie
MOVIE • 2007
Mobile
Character: Grandad Stoan
TV • 2007
Care
Character: Archie
MOVIE • 2006
Malice Aforethought
Character: Widdicombe
TV • 2005
The Queen of Sheba's Pearls
Character: Edward Pretty
MOVIE • 2004
The Life and Death of Peter Sellers
Character: Bill Sellers
MOVIE • 2004
Beauty
Character: Mr. Robbins
MOVIE • 2004
Life Beyond the Box: Norman Stanley Fletcher
Character: Harry Grout
MOVIE • 2003
The Mother
Character: Toots
MOVIE • 2003
Margery and Gladys
Character: Troy Gladwell
MOVIE • 2003
Thursday the 12th
Character: Edgar Bannister
MOVIE • 2003
The Jury
Character: Michael Colchester
TV • 2002