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John Woodvine

Bio: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.   John Woodvine (born 21 July 1929) is an English stage and screen actor who has appeared in more than 70 theatre productions, as well as a similar number of television and film roles
Born: Sun, Jul 21 1929
Birthplace: Tyne Dock, South Shields, County Durham, England
John Woodvine is 95 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Enys Men
Enys Men
John Woodvine was 93 in Enys Men as 'The Preacher'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 12 2023
Poster of A Song for Jenny
A Song for Jenny
John Woodvine was 85 in A Song for Jenny as 'Father'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 05 2015
Poster of Burke & Hare
Burke & Hare
John Woodvine was 81 in Burke & Hare as 'Lord Provost'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 29 2010
Poster of Joe Maddison's War
Joe Maddison's War
John Woodvine was 81 in Joe Maddison's War as 'Father Connolly'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 19 2010
Poster of On Expenses
On Expenses
John Woodvine was 80 in On Expenses as 'Lord'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 23 2010
Poster of Hamlet
Hamlet
John Woodvine was 80 in Hamlet as 'Player King'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 26 2009
Poster of Beware the Moon: Remembering 'An American Werewolf in London'
Beware the Moon: Remembering 'An American Werewolf in London'
John Woodvine was 80 in Beware the Moon: Remembering 'An American Werewolf in London' as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 14 2009
Poster of Flick
Flick
John Woodvine was 79 in Flick as 'Dr Nickel'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 03 2008
Poster of The Midnight Drives
The Midnight Drives
John Woodvine was 77 in The Midnight Drives as 'Guesthouse Owner'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 25 2007
Poster of The Trial of Tony Blair
The Trial of Tony Blair
John Woodvine was 77 in The Trial of Tony Blair as 'Judge'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 15 2007
Poster of Miss Potter
Miss Potter
John Woodvine was 77 in Miss Potter as 'Sir Nigel'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 03 2006
Poster of Vanity Fair
Vanity Fair
John Woodvine was 75 in Vanity Fair as 'Lord Bareacres'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 01 2004
Poster of The Other Boleyn Girl
The Other Boleyn Girl
John Woodvine was 73 in The Other Boleyn Girl as 'Uncle Howard'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 28 2003
Poster of The Secret
The Secret
John Woodvine was 72 in The Secret as 'Frank'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 13 2002
Poster of The Falklands Play
The Falklands Play
John Woodvine was 72 in The Falklands Play as 'Adm. of the Fleet Sir Terence Lewin'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 10 2002
Poster of Hornblower: The Duchess and the Devil
Hornblower: The Duchess and the Devil
John Woodvine was 69 in Hornblower: The Duchess and the Devil as 'Sir Hugh Dalrymple'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 24 1999
Poster of Persuasion
Persuasion
John Woodvine was 65 in Persuasion as 'Admiral Croft'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 01 1995
Poster of Fatherland
Fatherland
John Woodvine was 65 in Fatherland as 'Luther'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 26 1994
Poster of Dragonworld
Dragonworld
John Woodvine was 65 in Dragonworld as 'Lester MacIntyre'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 27 1994
Poster of A Pinch of Snuff
A Pinch of Snuff
John Woodvine was 64 in A Pinch of Snuff as 'Godfrey Blengdale'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 09 1994
Poster of The Trial
The Trial
John Woodvine was 63 in The Trial as 'Herr Deimen'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 18 1993
Poster of Leon the Pig Farmer
Leon the Pig Farmer
John Woodvine was 63 in Leon the Pig Farmer as 'Vitelli'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 26 1993
Poster of Wuthering Heights
Wuthering Heights
John Woodvine was 63 in Wuthering Heights as 'Thomas Earnshaw'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 16 1992
Poster of Little Richard Wrecked My Marriage
Little Richard Wrecked My Marriage
John Woodvine was 62 in Little Richard Wrecked My Marriage
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 20 1992
Poster of Pirate Prince
Pirate Prince
John Woodvine was 62 in Pirate Prince as 'Kreutzen'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 26 1991
Poster of The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship
The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship
John Woodvine was 61 in The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship as 'The Chamberlain / Father (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 28 1990
Poster of Who Bombed Birmingham?
Who Bombed Birmingham?
John Woodvine was 60 in Who Bombed Birmingham? as 'Tom Clarke'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 22 1990
Poster of Danny the Champion of the World
Danny the Champion of the World
John Woodvine was 59 in Danny the Champion of the World as 'Tallon'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 29 1989
Poster of And a Nightingale Sang
And a Nightingale Sang
John Woodvine was 59 in And a Nightingale Sang as 'George'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 17 1989
Poster of Duke Bluebeard's Castle
Duke Bluebeard's Castle
John Woodvine was 59 in Duke Bluebeard's Castle as 'Speaker of the Prologue (voice)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 12 1989
Poster of Countdown to War
Countdown to War
John Woodvine was 59 in Countdown to War as 'Joachim von Ribbentrop'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 07 1989
Poster of The Dog It Was That Died
The Dog It Was That Died
John Woodvine was 59 in The Dog It Was That Died as 'Dr. Seddon'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1989
Poster of The Black and Blue Lamp
The Black and Blue Lamp
John Woodvine was 59 in The Black and Blue Lamp
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 07 1988
Poster of Glory Enough For All
Glory Enough For All
John Woodvine was 58 in Glory Enough For All as 'Dr. John MacLeod'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 27 1988
Poster of The Marlowe Inquest
The Marlowe Inquest
John Woodvine was 57 in The Marlowe Inquest as 'William Danby'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 03 1986
Poster of The Browning Version
The Browning Version
John Woodvine was 56 in The Browning Version as 'Dr. Frobisher'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 31 1985
Poster of Deceptions
Deceptions
John Woodvine was 55 in Deceptions as 'Chief Inspector'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 26 1985
Poster of Murder with Mirrors
Murder with Mirrors
John Woodvine was 55 in Murder with Mirrors as 'Christian Gilbranson'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 20 1985
Poster of Pericles, Prince of Tyre
Pericles, Prince of Tyre
John Woodvine was 55 in Pericles, Prince of Tyre as 'King Antiochus'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 08 1984
Poster of The Tripods
The Tripods
John Woodvine was 55 in The Tripods as 'Meister West 468'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 15 1984
Poster of Squaring the Circle
Squaring the Circle
John Woodvine was 54 in Squaring the Circle as 'Gierek'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 23 1984
Poster of Spaghetti House
Spaghetti House
John Woodvine was 53 in Spaghetti House as 'Senior Officer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 22 1982
Poster of An American Werewolf in London
An American Werewolf in London
John Woodvine was 52 in An American Werewolf in London as 'Dr. J. S. Hirsch'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 21 1981
Poster of Every Good Boy Deserves Favour
Every Good Boy Deserves Favour
John Woodvine was 50 in Every Good Boy Deserves Favour as 'Colonel'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 14 1979
Poster of Doctor Who: The Armageddon Factor
Doctor Who: The Armageddon Factor
John Woodvine was 49 in Doctor Who: The Armageddon Factor as 'Marshal'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 24 1979
Poster of Macbeth
Macbeth
John Woodvine was 49 in Macbeth as 'Banquo'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 02 1979
Poster of Butterflies Don't Count
Butterflies Don't Count
John Woodvine was 49 in Butterflies Don't Count as 'Penitent'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 28 1978
Poster of Assault on Agathon
Assault on Agathon
John Woodvine was 46 in Assault on Agathon as 'Matt Fenrek'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 24 1975
Poster of The Baron: Mystery Island
The Baron: Mystery Island
John Woodvine was 43 in The Baron: Mystery Island as 'John Garvey'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 20 1972
Poster of Young Winston
Young Winston
John Woodvine was 42 in Young Winston as 'Howard'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 20 1972
Poster of Man Failure
Man Failure
John Woodvine was 42 in Man Failure as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 09 1971
Poster of The Devils
The Devils
John Woodvine was 41 in The Devils as 'Louis Trincant'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 16 1971
Poster of Hamlet
Hamlet
John Woodvine was 41 in Hamlet as 'Claudius'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 07 1970
Poster of Macbeth
Macbeth
John Woodvine was 41 in Macbeth as 'MacDuff'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 20 1970
Poster of The Walking Stick
The Walking Stick
John Woodvine was 40 in The Walking Stick as 'Bertie Irons'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 15 1970
Poster of Darling
Darling
John Woodvine was 36 in Darling as 'Customs Officer (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 03 1965

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Decline and Fall
Decline and Fall
John Woodvine was 87+ in Decline and Fall as 'Master of the College'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Mar 31 2017
Poster of The Crown
The Crown
John Woodvine was 87+ in The Crown as 'Archbishop of York'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 04 2016
Poster of The Musketeers
The Musketeers
John Woodvine was 84+ in The Musketeers as 'Abbot'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 19 2014
Poster of Hebburn
Hebburn
John Woodvine was 83+ in Hebburn as 'Arthur'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 18 2012
Poster of Vera
Vera
John Woodvine was 81+ in Vera as 'Alan Kenworthy'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 01 2011
Poster of Never Better
Never Better
John Woodvine was 78+ in Never Better
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 10 2008
Poster of Sold
Sold
John Woodvine was 78+ in Sold
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Nov 15 2007
Poster of London
London
John Woodvine was 74+ in London as 'Henry Moore'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, May 07 2004
Poster of Shameless
Shameless
John Woodvine was 74+ in Shameless
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 13 2004
Poster of Bob & Rose
Bob & Rose
John Woodvine was 72+ in Bob & Rose as 'William Gossage'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 10 2001
Poster of Midsomer Murders
Midsomer Murders
John Woodvine was 67+ in Midsomer Murders as 'Sir Harry Chatwyn, Commodore'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 23 1997
Poster of Oliver's Travels
Oliver's Travels
John Woodvine was 65+ in Oliver's Travels
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 11 1995
Poster of Finney
Finney
John Woodvine was 65+ in Finney as 'Bobo Sr.'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Nov 17 1994
Poster of Faith
Faith
John Woodvine was 65+ in Faith as 'Boss'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 07 1994
Poster of Harry
Harry
John Woodvine was 64+ in Harry as 'Jack Crow'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 18 1993
Poster of Peak Practice
Peak Practice
John Woodvine was 63+ in Peak Practice as 'Jackie Brown'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, May 10 1993
Poster of Heartbeat
Heartbeat
John Woodvine was 62+ in Heartbeat as 'Frank Armstrong'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 10 1992
Poster of Runaway Bay
Runaway Bay
John Woodvine was 62+ in Runaway Bay as 'Mr Snotts'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 09 1992
Poster of An Actor's Life For Me
An Actor's Life For Me
John Woodvine was 62+ in An Actor's Life For Me
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Nov 14 1991
Poster of The Second Russian Revolution
The Second Russian Revolution
John Woodvine was 61+ in The Second Russian Revolution as 'Self - Narrator (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, May 31 1991
Poster of Civvies
Civvies
John Woodvine was 61+ in Civvies
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Feb 20 1991
Poster of Spender
Spender
John Woodvine was 61+ in Spender as 'Berry'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 08 1991
Poster of A Tale of Two Cities
A Tale of Two Cities
John Woodvine was 59+ in A Tale of Two Cities as 'Attorney General'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 21 1989
Poster of The Modern World: Ten Great Writers
The Modern World: Ten Great Writers
John Woodvine was 58+ in The Modern World: Ten Great Writers as 'Ruggio Ruggeri / Henry IV / Leone'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 10 1988
Poster of The New Statesman
The New Statesman
John Woodvine was 58+ in The New Statesman as 'Sir Malachi Jellicoe'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 13 1987
Poster of Knights of God
Knights of God
John Woodvine was 58+ in Knights of God
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 06 1987
Poster of Casualty
Casualty
John Woodvine was 57+ in Casualty as 'Reg Macready, Jack Hetherington'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 06 1986
Poster of All in Good Faith
All in Good Faith
John Woodvine was 56+ in All in Good Faith
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 30 1985
Poster of Edge of Darkness
Edge of Darkness
John Woodvine was 56+ in Edge of Darkness as 'Ross'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 04 1985
Poster of Deceptions
Deceptions
John Woodvine was 55+ in Deceptions as 'Chief Inspector'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 26 1985
Poster of The Prisoner of Zenda
The Prisoner of Zenda
John Woodvine was 55+ in The Prisoner of Zenda as 'Colonel Sapt'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 18 1984
Poster of Tripods
Tripods
John Woodvine was 55+ in Tripods as 'Meister West 468'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 15 1984
Poster of Swallows and Amazons Forever!
Swallows and Amazons Forever!
John Woodvine was 54+ in Swallows and Amazons Forever! as 'P.C. Tedder'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 14 1984
Poster of By the Sword Divided
By the Sword Divided
John Woodvine was 54+ in By the Sword Divided
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 16 1983
Poster of The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby
The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby
John Woodvine was 53+ in The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 07 1982
Poster of The BBC Television Shakespeare
The BBC Television Shakespeare
John Woodvine was 49+ in The BBC Television Shakespeare
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 03 1978
Poster of Return of the Saint
Return of the Saint
John Woodvine was 49+ in Return of the Saint as 'Ray Dennis'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 10 1978
Poster of When the Boat Comes In
When the Boat Comes In
John Woodvine was 46+ in When the Boat Comes In as 'Les Mallow'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 08 1976
Poster of Shadows
Shadows
John Woodvine was 46+ in Shadows
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 03 1975
Poster of An Unofficial Rose
An Unofficial Rose
John Woodvine was 45+ in An Unofficial Rose
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Dec 28 1974
Poster of New Scotland Yard
New Scotland Yard
John Woodvine was 42+ in New Scotland Yard
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Apr 22 1972
Poster of Elizabeth R
Elizabeth R
John Woodvine was 41+ in Elizabeth R as 'Sir Francis Drake'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Feb 17 1971
Poster of Play for Today
Play for Today
John Woodvine was 41+ in Play for Today as 'Penitent'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 15 1970
Poster of Softly Softly: Task Force
Softly Softly: Task Force
John Woodvine was 40+ in Softly Softly: Task Force as 'Det. Chief Supt. Allan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Nov 20 1969
Poster of The Dustbinmen
The Dustbinmen
John Woodvine was 40+ in The Dustbinmen
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 23 1969
Poster of Hadleigh
Hadleigh
John Woodvine was 40+ in Hadleigh as 'Driberg'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 16 1969
Poster of The Champions
The Champions
John Woodvine was 39+ in The Champions as 'Lt. Kruger Haller'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 25 1968
Poster of The Caesars
The Caesars
John Woodvine was 39+ in The Caesars as 'Vitellius'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 22 1968
Poster of The Further Adventures of the Musketeers
The Further Adventures of the Musketeers
John Woodvine was 37+ in The Further Adventures of the Musketeers as 'Aramis'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 21 1967
Poster of Turn Out the Lights
Turn Out the Lights
John Woodvine was 37+ in Turn Out the Lights as 'Stefan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 02 1967
Poster of Softly, Softly
Softly, Softly
John Woodvine was 36+ in Softly, Softly
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 05 1966
Poster of BBC Play of the Month
BBC Play of the Month
John Woodvine was 36+ in BBC Play of the Month as 'MacDuff'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 19 1965
Poster of Doctor Who
Doctor Who
John Woodvine was 34+ in Doctor Who as 'Marshal'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Nov 23 1963
Poster of The Saint
The Saint
John Woodvine was 33+ in The Saint as 'Pilot'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 04 1962
Poster of Man of the World
Man of the World
John Woodvine was 33+ in Man of the World
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 29 1962
Poster of Z-Cars
Z-Cars
John Woodvine was 32+ in Z-Cars as ', DI Alan Witty'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 02 1962
Poster of Ghost Squad
Ghost Squad
John Woodvine was 32+ in Ghost Squad
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 09 1961
Poster of The Avengers
The Avengers
John Woodvine was 31+ in The Avengers as 'Seagrave'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 07 1961
Poster of Armchair Theatre
Armchair Theatre
John Woodvine was 26+ in Armchair Theatre as 'Fred Barrow'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 08 1956