Patrick Godfrey

About

Patrick Lindesay Archibald Godfrey (February 13, 1933 – June 4, 2026) was a Brirish actor of film, television and stage. Godfrey was born in Finsbury, London to Rev. Frederick Godfrey and Lois Mary Gladys (née Turner). In 1956 Godfrey joined the Radio Drama Company by winning the Carleton Hobbs Bursary. He made his film debut in Miss Julie (1972), and appeared in several British films of the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s, including A Room with a View, The Remains of the Day, The Importance of Being Earnest, The Count of Monte Cristo, Dimensions and Les Misérables. He also played Leonardo da Vinci in the Cinderella adaptation Ever After alongside Drew Barrymore and Dougray Scott. He had many roles on television, appearing in Doctor Who, Inspector Morse, and other series.

Known for

Midsomer MurdersSeries • 1997Doctor WhoSeries • 1963CasualtySeries • 1986Play for TodaySeries • 1970Crown CourtSeries • 1972HeartbeatSeries • 1992MinderSeries • 1979The BillSeries • 1984His Dark MaterialsSeries • 2019Screen TwoSeries • 1985Theatre 625Series • 1964Thirty-Minute TheatreSeries • 1965Inspector MorseSeries • 1987No Hiding PlaceSeries • 1959Kavanagh Q.C.Series • 1995Foyle's WarSeries • 2002PerformanceSeries • 1991The BBC Television ShakespeareSeries • 1978Soldier SoldierSeries • 1991Les MisérablesMovie • 2012Dr. Finlay's CasebookSeries • 1962ScreenPlaySeries • 1986BBC2 Play of the WeekSeries • 1977Dixon of Dock GreenSeries • 1955