John Woodvine
Jul 21, 1929 — Oct 6, 2025 (96 years)
Tyne Dock, South Shields, County Durham, England, UK
26 Movies
56 Series
John Woodvine, an actor from Tyne Dock, South Shields, County Durham, England, UK, began their career in the 1960s. They are internationally recognised for roles such as Dr. J.S. Hirsch in An American Werewolf in London, Sir Nigel in Miss Potter and Lord Provost in Burke & Hare. They have also starred in Miss Potter and Burke & Hare. Their filmography spans 26 films and 56 TV productions across 66 years, working mainly across genres like drama, romance, horror.
96R.I.P.
26Movies
56Series
John Woodvine
26 Movies
56 Series
John Woodvine, an actor from Tyne Dock, South Shields, County Durham, England, UK, began their career in the 1960s. They are internationally recognised for roles such as Dr. J.S. Hirsch in An American Werewolf in London, Sir Nigel in Miss Potter and Lord Provost in Burke & Hare. They have also starred in Miss Potter and Burke & Hare. Their filmography spans 26 films and 56 TV productions across 66 years, working mainly across genres like drama, romance, horror.
96 R.I.P.
R.I.P.
26
Movies
56
Series
Movies
Wuthering Heights
1992
An American Werewolf in London
1981
Miss Potter
2006
The Devils
1971
Persuasion
1995
The Walking Stick
1970
Darling
1965
Vanity Fair
2004
Enys Men
2023
Burke & Hare
2010
A Song for Jenny
2015
Young Winston
1972
The Trial
1993
Leon the Pig Farmer
1993
Spaghetti House
1982
Flick
2008
Dragonworld
1994
The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship
1990
TV Shows
Z-Cars
1962
New Scotland Yard
1972
The Dustbinmen
1969
The Further Adventures of the Musketeers
1967
Hebburn
2012
Knights of God
1987
The Tripods
1984
Finney
1994
The Prisoner of Zenda
1984
Doctor Who
1963
The Crown
2016
Edge of Darkness
1985
Bob & Rose
2001
Peak Practice
1993
The Avengers
1961
Play for Today
1970
The Caesars
1968
Deceptions
1985
Faith
1994
Midsomer Murders
1997
Elizabeth R
1971
Shameless
2004
Heartbeat
1992
The Saint
1962
The Champions
1968
Spender
1991
Shadows
1975
The Musketeers
2014
The New Statesman
1987
Vera
2011
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is John Woodvine still alive?
John Woodvine passed away on October 6, 2025 at age 96.
What are the most famous roles of John Woodvine?
John Woodvine is best known for roles in An American Werewolf in London, Miss Potter, Burke & Hare.
How many movies has John Woodvine been in?
Over a 65-year career (since 1960), John Woodvine has appeared in 60 movies and 73 TV shows.
What was John Woodvine's first movie?
The career of John Woodvine began with The Poet (1960).
What is John Woodvine's most recent movie or series?
John Woodvine's most recent release is Enys Men, which premiered on January 12, 2023.
What TV shows has John Woodvine appeared in?
On television, John Woodvine has appeared in The Crown, Doctor Who, Midsomer Murders, The Musketeers.
John Woodvine
1929-07-21 · Tyne Dock, South Shields, County Durham, England, UK
John Woodvine (1929-2025) was an English stage and screen actor who appeared in more than 70 theatre productions, as well as a similar number of television and film roles.John Woodvine licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.