Peter Vaughan
ActingAbout Peter Vaughan
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).
Peter Vaughan Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Peter Vaughan reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Peter Vaughan's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 100% of Peter Vaughan's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Drummer and the Bloke, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Peter Vaughan Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Peter Vaughan's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Peter Vaughan has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Game of Thrones The IMAX Experience | Aemon Targaryen | Super Hit | 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 | Life Beyond the Box: Norman Stanley Fletcher | Harry Grout | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Margery and Gladys | Troy Gladwell | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Thursday the 12th | Edgar Bannister | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Second Sight: Kingdom of the Blind | Harold King | 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 → |
| 1996 | The Moonstone | Gabriel Betteredge | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Crucible | Giles Corey | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Hildegard | Abbot | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | The Remains of the Day | William Stevens | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Circles of Deceit | Liam McAuley | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | King of the Wind | Captain | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Countdown to War | Hermann Goering | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | When We Are Married | Alderman Joseph Helliwell | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Coast to Coast | The Chiropodist | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Season's Greetings | Harvey | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Brazil | Mr. Helpmann | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Under the Hammer | Les Stone | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Coming Out of the Ice | Belov | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Time Bandits | Winston the Ogre | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Porridge | Grouty | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Henry VIII | Gardiner, Bishop of Winchester | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Snowdropper | Sergeant | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Intimate Reflections | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Return | Stephen Royds | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Malachi's Cove | Mr. Gunliffe | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Eyes Have It | Anderson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | A Warning to the Curious | Mr Paxton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | A Man without Friends | Det. Insp. Crouch | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Straw Dogs | Tom Hedden | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Drummer and the Bloke | Ron | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Man Outside | Nikolai Volkov | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Rotten to the Core | Sir Henry Capell | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Fanatic | Harry | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Smokescreen | Roper | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Punch and Judy Man | Committee Man | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Devil's Agent | Chief of Hungarian Police | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Court Martial of Major Keller | Purvey | Hit | 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 → |
Peter Vaughan - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Peter Vaughan?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Peter Vaughan is "The Drummer and the Bloke" with a rating of 10.0/10.
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 "Under the Hammer", "Season's Greetings", and "Thursday the 12th".