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Peter Vaughan
Peter Vaughan

Peter Vaughan

🎂 Apr 4, 1923 — 🕯️ Dec 6, 2016 (93 years) Wem, Shropshire, England, UK
Peter Vaughan is an actor born in Wem, Shropshire, England, UK. They are widely recognised for their role in Game of Thrones playing Maester Aemon. Other notable titles in their filmography include Brazil and The Legend of 1900. Over more than 67 years they have gathered close to 108 films and 86 TV productions, working mainly across genres like drama, comedy, sci-fi.
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Game of Thrones
Game of Thrones
as Maester Aemon
 Chancer
Chancer
as Tom Franklyn
 Our Man At St Mark's
Our Man At St Mark's
 Straw Dogs
Straw Dogs
as Tom Hedden
93R.I.P.
70Movies
60Series
93 R.I.P.
R.I.P.
70
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60
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World of Westeros Ambient Video
World of Westeros Ambient Video
Maester Aemon
2025
Film Game of Thrones The IMAX Experience
Game of Thrones The IMAX Experience
Aemon Targaryen
2015
Film Albatross
Albatross
Grandpa
2011
Film Game of Thrones
Game of Thrones
Maester Aemon
2011–
TV Silk
Silk
Michael Dodd
2011–
TV Is Anybody There?
Is Anybody There?
Bob
2009
Film Christmas at the Riviera
Christmas at the Riviera
Glen
2007
Film Death at a Funeral
Death at a Funeral
Uncle Alfie
2007
Film Mobile
Mobile
Grandad Stoan
2007–
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Peter Vaughan still alive?
Peter Vaughan passed away on December 6, 2016 at age 93.
What are the most famous roles of Peter Vaughan?
Peter Vaughan is best known as an actor for Brazil, The Legend of 1900, Death at a Funeral.
How many movies has Peter Vaughan been in?
Peter Vaughan has appeared in 108 movies and 75 TV shows.
What was Peter Vaughan's first movie?
Peter Vaughan's first credited film was The 39 Steps (1959).
What is Peter Vaughan's most recent movie?
Peter Vaughan's most recent movie is World of Westeros Ambient Video (2025).
What are Peter Vaughan's best movies?
Peter Vaughan's most acclaimed films include: Brazil (1985), The Legend of 1900 (1998), Death at a Funeral (2007), The Remains of the Day (1993), Time Bandits (1981).
What TV shows has Peter Vaughan appeared in?
Peter Vaughan is known for TV work including: Game of Thrones, Sherlock Holmes, The Avengers, The Persuaders!.
How long has Peter Vaughan been working in film?
Peter Vaughan has been active since 1959 — a career spanning 57 years.
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Peter Vaughan
Peter Vaughan
1923-04-04 · Wem, Shropshire, England, UK

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).

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