John Woodvine
Actor · Since 1961
Known for
Across changing tastes and formats, John Woodvine has stayed a British actor whose accumulated screen time beats that of most leading names. Careers that pass the 66-year mark are a small club. 'An American Werewolf in London' sits at the front of the filmography, where he plays Dr. J.S. Hirsch. He also turns up in 'Miss Potter'. 1960 is the year the filmography opens.
John Woodvine
Actor · Since 1961
27 Movies · 60 Series
Across changing tastes and formats, John Woodvine has stayed a British actor whose accumulated screen time beats that of most leading names. Careers that pass the 66-year mark are a small club. 'An American Werewolf in London' sits at the front of the filmography, where he plays Dr. J.S. Hirsch. He also turns up in 'Miss Potter'. 1960 is the year the filmography opens.
Movies
Plays Dr. J.S. Hirsch
An American Werewolf in London
1981
Plays Louis Trincant
The Devils
1971
Plays Sir Nigel
Miss Potter
2006
Plays Thomas Earnshaw
Wuthering Heights
1992
Plays Lord Bareacres
Vanity Fair
2004
Plays Admiral Croft
Persuasion
1995
Plays Lord Provost
Burke & Hare
2010
Plays Dr. Seddon
The Dog It Was That Died
1989
Plays Lester MacIntyre
Dragonworld
1994
Plays The Preacher
Enys Men
2023
Plays Howard
Young Winston
1972
Plays Bertie Irons
The Walking Stick
1970
Plays Father
A Song for Jenny
2015
Plays Herr Deimen
The Trial
1993
Plays Vitelli
Leon the Pig Farmer
1993
Plays Senior Officer
Spaghetti House
1982
Plays Dr Nickel
Flick
2008
Plays The Chamberlain / Father (voice)
The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship
1990
TV Shows
Plays DI Alan Witty
Z-Cars
1962
Plays CS John Kingdom
New Scotland Yard
1972
Plays Bloody Delilah
The Dustbinmen
1969
Plays Aramis
The Further Adventures of the Musketeers
1967
Plays Prior Mordrin
Knights of God
1987
Plays Arthur
Hebburn
2012
Plays Meister West 468
The Tripods
1984
Plays Colonel Sapt
The Prisoner of Zenda
1984
Plays Bobo Sr.
Finney
1994
Plays Marshal
Doctor Who
1963
Plays William Gossage
Bob & Rose
2001
Plays Ross
Edge of Darkness
1985
Plays Archbishop of York
The Crown
2016
Plays Jackie Brown
Peak Practice
1993
Plays Chief Inspector
Deceptions
1985
Plays Frank
The Secret
2002
Plays Boss
Faith
1994
Plays Vitellius
The Caesars
1968
Plays Sir Harry Chatwyn
Midsomer Murders
1997
Plays Seagrave
The Avengers
1961
Plays Penitent
Play for Today
1970
Plays Sebastian
BBC Play of the Month
1965
Plays Sir Malachi Jellicoe
The New Statesman
1987
Plays Stefan
Turn Out the Lights
1967
Plays Master of the College
Decline and Fall
2017
Plays Father
Shadows
1975
Plays Attorney General
A Tale of Two Cities
1989
Plays Sir Francis Drake
Elizabeth R
1971
Plays Driberg
Hadleigh
1969
Plays Berry
Spender
1991
Latest Trailers
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Enys Men
The Preacher
2023
Decline and Fall
Master of the College
2017Season 1
The Crown
Archbishop of York · 4 episodes
2016–
The Musketeers
Abbot
2016Season 3
A Song for Jenny
Father
2015
Vera
Alan Kenworthy
2014Season 4
Hebburn
Arthur · 13 episodes
2012–
Midsomer Murders
Sir Harry Chatwyn
2011Season 14
Burke & Hare
Lord Provost
2010
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 26 movies and 60 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 (July 21, 1929 – October 6, 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. In film, he is best known for his roles in The Devils (1971), An American Werewolf in London (1981), and Enys Man (2022).