Biography
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).
Acted in 121
2020s
- 2023
2010s
- 2017
- 2016
- 2015
A Song for Jenny
Father
- 2014
- 2012
Hebburn
Arthur · 13 episodes
- 2011
- 2010
Joe Maddison's War
Father Connolly
On Expenses
Lord
2000s
- 2009
Hamlet
Player King
- 2008
Never Better
TV
- 2007
The Midnight Drives
Guesthouse Owner
The Trial of Tony Blair
Judge
- 2006
- 2004
- 2003
The Other Boleyn Girl
Uncle Howard
- 2002
The Secret
Frank
The Secret
Frank · 2 episodes
The Falklands Play
Adm. of the Fleet Sir Terence Lewin
- 2001
Bob & Rose
William Gossage · 4 episodes
1990s
- 1999
Hornblower: The Duchess and the Devil
Sir Hugh Dalrymple
- 1997
- 1995
Oliver's Travels
Mr Gunn
Hilary
Dad (voice)
- 1994
Finney
Bobo Sr. · 6 episodes
Faith
Boss · 2 episodes
A Pinch of Snuff
Godfrey Blengdale
- 1993
The Trial
Herr Deimen
Leon the Pig Farmer
Vitelli
- 1992
Civvies
Judge · 1 episode
- 1991
Pirate Prince
Kreutzen
An Actor's Life for Me
Frank · 1 episode
- 1990
The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship
The Chamberlain / Father (voice)
Who Bombed Birmingham?
Tom Clarke
1980s
- 1989
Danny the Champion of the World
Tallon
A Tale of Two Cities
Attorney General · 1 episode
And a Nightingale Sang
George
Duke Bluebeard's Castle
Speaker of the Prologue (voice)
Countdown to War
Joachim von Ribbentrop
The Dog It Was That Died
Dr. Seddon
- 1988
The Black and Blue Lamp
Supt. Hammond
Glory Enough For All
Dr. John MacLeod
Chelmsford 123
Psychiatrist · 1 episode
- 1987
Knights of God
Prior Mordrin · 13 episodes
Rockliffe's Babies
DCS Gardner · 1 episode
- 1986
The Marlowe Inquest
William Danby
Death Is Part of the Process
Mr Norval
- 1985
The Browning Version
Dr. Frobisher
All in Good Faith
Oscar Randolph · 1 episode
Edge of Darkness
Ross · 4 episodes
Deceptions
Chief Inspector
Deceptions
Chief Inspector · 2 episodes
A Month in the Country
Schaaf
Murder with Mirrors
Christian Gilbranson
- 1984
Pericles, Prince of Tyre
King Antiochus
The Prisoner of Zenda
Colonel Sapt · 6 episodes
The Tripods
Meister West 468 · 12 episodes
Squaring the Circle
Gierek
- 1983
The Tale of Beatrix Potter
Mr Potter
- 1982
The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby
TV
Spaghetti House
Senior Officer
- 1981
- 1980
1970s
- 1979
Every Good Boy Deserves Favour
Colonel
Doctor Who: The Armageddon Factor
Marshal
Macbeth
Banquo
- 1978
Butterflies Don't Count
Penitent
- 1975
Assault on Agathon
Matt Fenrek
- 1974
- 1972
The Baron: Mystery Island
John Garvey
Young Winston
Howard
- 1971
- 1970
Hamlet
Claudius
The Walking Stick
Bertie Irons
1960s
- 1969
The Dustbinmen
Bloody Delilah · 20 episodes
- 1968
The Caesars
Vitellius · 2 episodes
- 1967
The Further Adventures of the Musketeers
Aramis · 16 episodes
Turn Out the Lights
Stefan · 1 episode
- 1966
- 1965
- 1964
- 1963
- 1962
- 1961
- 1960
1950s
- 1956
Armchair Theatre
Fred Barrow · 1 episode
- 1955
Appearances3
2000s
- 2009
Beware the Moon: Remembering 'An American Werewolf in London'
Self
1990s
- 1991
The Second Russian Revolution
Self - Narrator (voice) · 8 episodes
1970s
- 1971
Man Failure
Narrator (voice)