Biography
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.
Acted in 107
2020s
- 2025
Doctor Who: The Savages
Tor (voice)
- 2024
Rejoyce!
Jim (voice)
2010s
- 2019
- 2018
- 2017
- 2016
National Theatre Live: As You Like It
Adam
- 2014
- 2013
- 2012
- 2011
National Theatre Live: Collaborators
Vasily
Dimensions
The Professor
- 2010
Love's Labour's Lost - Live at Shakespeare's Globe
Sir Nathaniel
2000s
- 2009
Shadows in the Sun
Dr Calder
- 2008
- 2007
The Shell Seekers
Mr. Enderby
Fallen Angel
Hugh Treevor · 3 episodes
- 2006
The History Boys
Sleeping Clergyman
- 2005
Shadow of the Sword
Bertram
- 2002
The Importance of Being Earnest
Merriman
The Falklands Play
Rt Hon Michael Foot MP (Leader of the Opposition)
- 2001
My Brother Tom
Father Felix
Shades
Ed · 1 episode
- 2000
1990s
- 1998
- 1997
The Gambler
Professor Olkhin
A Dance to the Music of Time
General Conyers · 4 episodes
- 1996
Madson
Mr Lewis · 1 episode
- 1995
I Don't Speak English
Movie
- 1994
Dandelion Dead
Griffiths · 4 episodes
Message for Posterity
1st Conservative MP
Bermuda Grace
Movie
- 1993
Genghis Cohn
Deputy Mueller
The Trial
Court Usher
- 1992
Bad Girl
High Court Judge
The Count of Solar
Judge
Black and White
Movie
- 1991
Paul Merton: The Series
TV
Redemption
Fernald
Sleepers
Magistrate
Sleepers
Magistrate · 1 episode
1980s
- 1989
Murderers Among Us: The Simon Wiesenthal Story
Major Jones
Shadow of the Noose
Lawson Walton, K.C. · 1 episode
Behaving Badly
TV
- 1988
On the Black Hill
The Auctioneer
Manifesto
Dr. Lombrosow
- 1987
The Interrogation of John
Supt. Sidebotham
The Devil's Disciple
Lawyer Hawkins
- 1986
Foreign Body
Simons
Theban Plays: Antigone
Chorus
- 1985
Edge of Darkness
Oakley · 1 episode
Blott on the Landscape
Mr Bullett-Finch · 5 episodes
- 1984
Pericles, Prince of Tyre
Helicanus
Rainy Day Women
Commanding Officer
The Tragedy of Coriolanus
Cominius
- 1983
Auf Wiedersehen, Pet
Geoffrey Oxlade · 1 episode
- 1982
1970s
- 1979
- 1978
Ice Age
Professor Jenssen
Scorpion Tales
Russell · 1 episode
- 1977
- 1974
The Carnforth Practice
Nicholas Ashby · 1 episode
- 1972
Miss Julie
House Servant
- 1971
Doctor Who: The Mind of Evil
Major Cosworth
- 1970
Let There Be Light
Teacher
The Six Wives of Henry VIII
Sir Thomas Wriothesley · 2 episodes
1960s
- 1969
- 1966
Doctor Who: The Savages
Tor
- 1965
- 1964
- 1963
- 1962
