Patrick Godfrey

Patrick Lindesay Archibald Godfrey (15 February 1933 – 4 June 2026) was a British actor.

Early life and career Patrick Lindesay Archibald Godfrey was born in Finsbury, London, on 13 February 1933, to the Rev. Frederick Godfrey and Lois Mary Gladys (née Turner). 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, Maurice, 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.

Personal life and death Godfrey was married to actress Amanda Walker from 20 April 1960 and they had two children. Their daughter Kate Godfrey is Head of Voice for the Royal Shakespeare Company.

Godfrey died at home on 4 June 2026, aged 93.

Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes 1982 The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby Jennings and Mr. Kenwigs 1983 Heat and Dust Saunders, the Medical Officer 1985 A Room with a View The Reverend Mr. Eager 1986 Clockwise Headmaster No.6 Foreign Body Simons 1987 Maurice Simcox 1988 Manifesto Dr. Lombrosow On the Black Hill The Auctioneer The Girl in a Swing Coroner 1992 Black and White 1993 The Trial Court Usher The Remains of the Day Spencer Genghis Cohn Deputy Mueller 1995 Io no spik inglish 1997 The Gambler Professor Olkhin 1998 Ever After Leonardo da Vinci 2000 The Miracle Maker Matthew / Annas Voice 2001 My brother Tom Father Felix 2002 The Count of Monte Cristo Morrell The Importance of Being Earnest Merriman 2005 The Headsman Bertram Oliver Twist Bookseller 2006 The History Boys Sleeping Clergyman 2008 The Duchess Dr. Neville 2009 Shadows in the Sun Dr Calder 2011 Dimensions The Professor National Theatre Live: Collaborators Vassily 2012 Les Miserables Monsieur Gillenormand 2013 The Borderlands Father Calvino 2014 Mr Turner Lord Egremont 2016 National Theatre Live: As You Like It Adam 2017 Breathe Mr. Tolland 2018 Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle Wolf Elder (voice)

Television Year Title Role Notes 1964 Mary Barton Williams 1 episode 1966–71 Doctor Who Tor/Major Cosworth Serials: "The Savages" and "The Mind of Evil" 1970 The Six Wives of Henry VIII Sir Thomas Wriothesley 2 episodes 1970–71 Z-Cars Mr Devereux / Receptionist 3 episodes 1984 BBC Television Shakespeare Cominius Episode: Coriolanus 1987 Miss Marple: Nemesis Mr. Schuster 2 episodes 1987–96 The Bill Various 3 episodes 1993 Inspector Morse Dr Greer Episode: Deadly Slumber 2000 Casualty Larry Clarke Episode: "Marking Time" 2002 Foyle's War Ernst Bannerman Episode: "The White Feather"Midsomer MurdersDudley CarewEpisode: "Murder on St. Malley's Day" 2003 My Family Barry Hall Episode: "Sixty Feet Under" 2007 2057 John Gater Episode: "The City" Doc Martin Mr Cleary Episode: "The Apple Doesn't Fall" 2019 His Dark Materials Butler

Video games Year Title Role 2010 BioShock 2 Buck Raleigh (Multiplayer) Red Dead Redemption The Local Population 2018 Red Dead Redemption 2 The Local Pedestrian Population