Peter Vaughan (born Peter Ewart Ohm) was an English character actor known for many supporting roles in British film and television productions. He also acted extensively on the stage.
He is perhaps best known for his role as Grouty in the sitcom Porridge and its 1979 film adaptation. Other parts included a recurring role alongside Robert Lindsay in the sitcom Citizen Smith, Tom Hedden in Straw Dogs, Winston the Ogre in Time Bandits, Tom Franklin in Chancer and Mr. Stevens, Sr. in The Remains of the Day. His final role was as Maester Aemon in HBO's Game of Thrones (2011–2015).
Peter Vaughan has built a filmography of 18 credits over a career spanning from 1971 to 2011.
Peter Vaughan's most notable role to date came in Game of Thrones (2011), where he played Maester Aemon. He also appeared in Brazil (1985) as Mr. Helpmann. Most recently appeared in The Legend of 1900 (1998) as 'Pops', the Shopkeeper.
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