Patrick Godfrey

Patrick Godfrey

1933-02-13 – 2026-06-04 (age 93) Finsbury Park, London, England, UK
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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.

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Known For

Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle
Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle

2018

as Wolf Elder (voice)

The Count of Monte Cristo
Les Misérables
Les Misérables

2012

as Gillenormand

EverAfter
EverAfter

1998

as Leonardo da Vinci

The Duchess
The Duchess

2008

as Dr. Neville

Oliver Twist
Oliver Twist

2005

as Bookseller

A Room with a View
A Room with a View

1986

as The Reverend Mr. Eager

The Remains of the Day
The Remains of the Day

1993

as Spencer

Maurice
Maurice

1987

as Simcox

Breathe
Breathe

2017

as Mr. Tolland

The Borderlands
The Borderlands

2014

as Father Calvino

Mr. Turner
Mr. Turner

2014

as Lord Egremont

The Trial
The Trial

1993

as Court Usher

The Miracle Maker
The Miracle Maker

2000

as Matthew/Annas (voice)

The Importance of Being Earnest
The History Boys
The History Boys

2006

as Sleeping Clergyman

Heat and Dust
Heat and Dust

1983

as Dr Saunders

Shadow of the Sword
Shadow of the Sword

2005

as Bertram

The Shell Seekers
The Shell Seekers

2007

as Mr. Enderby

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Macbeth

1966

as Lennox