British Stage Veteran and ‘Doctor Who,’ ‘The Crown’ Actor, John Woodvine, Dies at 96

British Stage Veteran and ‘Doctor Who,’ ‘The Crown’ Actor, John Woodvine, Dies at 96

John Woodvine, the veteran British actor who was a central figure in UK theatre and television for decades, known for memorable roles in works like The Crown and the cult film An American Werewolf in London, died on Monday at the age of 96. His death was announced by his agent

A Stage Star and Winner of Britain’s Most Prestigious Theatre Award

John Woodvine began his artistic career on the stage and quickly became a pillar of British drama, appearing in over 70 different theatre productions. He had a brilliant presence in the country’s most prestigious venues, including the Old Vic, the National Theatre, and especially the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC)

• Major Honors: Woodvine won the Olivier Award in 1987, which is considered the most esteemed honor in British theatre
• Key Performances: One of his most celebrated stage roles was playing Banquo in the acclaimed 1970 RSC production of Macbeth, where he starred alongside Ian McKellen and Judi Dench. He also played the antagonist Ralph Nickleby in the 1980 production of The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby

A Familiar Face on Television, From Cop to Netflix Archbishop

Alongside his extensive theatre career, Woodvine was an established figure in television and cinema, shining in various genres

• Television Series: English audiences remember him for his police roles in popular series like Z Cars (from 1963 to 1969) and New Scotland Yard (from 1972 to 1974)
• Beloved Roles: In 1979, he appeared in one of the popular episodes of the sci-fi series Doctor Who, playing the Marshal of Atrios
• Global Presence: In cinema, he played a doctor in the cult horror film An American Werewolf in London
• Recent Roles: One of his last prominent appearances was in 2016, where he played the Archbishop of York in the first season of the globally popular Netflix series, The Crown

With a brilliant career spanning over half a century, John Woodvine’s passing is a great loss to the world of art, particularly British theatre and cinema

Source of News: [The Hollywood Reporter] (Original news link)

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Filmography: [IMDb] (Original news link)

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