John Woodvine

About

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).

Known for

Midsomer MurdersSeries • 1997Doctor WhoSeries • 1963CasualtySeries • 1986The CrownSeries • 2016The AvengersSeries • 1961VeraSeries • 2011Play for TodaySeries • 1970The SaintSeries • 1962ShamelessSeries • 2004HeartbeatSeries • 1992The Wednesday PlaySeries • 1964Peak PracticeSeries • 1993Z-CarsSeries • 1962BBC Play of the MonthSeries • 1965Screen TwoSeries • 1985New Scotland YardSeries • 1972PlayhouseSeries • 1974Thirty-Minute TheatreSeries • 1965Danger ManSeries • 1960Theatre 625Series • 1964The MusketeersSeries • 2014PerformanceSeries • 1991The ChampionsSeries • 1968ScreenPlaySeries • 1986