Peter Vaughan
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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).
Best Peter Vaughan Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Peter Vaughan's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Peter Vaughan.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Game of Thrones The IMAX Experience | Aemon Targaryen | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Is Anybody There? | Bob | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Death at a Funeral | Uncle Alfie | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Life and Death of Peter Sellers | Bill Sellers | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Beauty | Mr. Robbins | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Margery and Gladys | Troy Gladwell | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Making Love | Barone Blau | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Longitude | George Graham | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Hornblower: The Frogs and the Lobsters | Admiral Lord Hood | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | An Ideal Husband | Phipps | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Legend of 1900 | 'Pops', the Shopkeeper | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Les Misérables | Bishop | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Face | Sonny | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Moonstone | Gabriel Betteredge | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Crucible | Giles Corey | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Fatherland | SS-Oberstgruppenführer Artur Nebe | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | The Remains of the Day | William Stevens | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Circle of Deceit | Liam McAuley | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Prisoner of Honor | Gen. Mercier | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | King of the Wind | Captain | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Mountains of the Moon | Lord Houghton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Brazil | Mr. Helpmann | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Razor's Edge | Mackenzie | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | Coming Out of the Ice | Belov | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | The French Lieutenant's Woman | Mr. Freeman | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Time Bandits | Winston the Ogre | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Porridge | Grouty | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Zulu Dawn | QSM Bloomfield | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Henry VIII | Gardiner, Bishop of Winchester | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Symptoms | Brady | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Massacre in Rome | Field Marshal Albert Kesselring | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Malachi's Cove | Mr. Gunliffe | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | The MacKintosh Man | Brunskill | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Eyes Have It | Anderson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Blockhouse | Aufret | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | A Warning to the Curious | Mr Paxton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Savage Messiah | Museum Attendant | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Straw Dogs | Tom Hedden | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Eyewitness | Paul Grazzini | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | Rotten to the Core | Sir Henry Capell | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | Fanatic | Harry | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Smokescreen | Roper | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Victors | Policeman | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Punch and Judy Man | Committee Man | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Devil's Agent | Chief of Hungarian Police | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | Two Living, One Dead | John Kester | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Make Mine Mink | Policeman in Car | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Village of the Damned | P.C. Gobby | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Sapphire | Detective Whitehead (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | The 39 Steps | 2nd Police Constable on Train (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
Peter Vaughan - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Peter Vaughan?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Peter Vaughan is "Game of Thrones The IMAX Experience" with a rating of 8.6/10.
How many movies has Peter Vaughan acted in?
Peter Vaughan has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Peter Vaughan?
Other notable films include "The Legend of 1900", "The Punch and Judy Man", and "Brazil".