John Woodvine Picture
STARmeter
SEE RANK
Up 1,352 this week

John Woodvine


Trivia:

Graduated from RADA. See more trivia »
More at IMDbPro » Add or change photos on IMDbPro Represent John Woodvine? Add or change photos

Related Lists

a list of 25 people by presterjohn1 created 24 Jan 2012
 
a list of 619 people by cgay created 10 Feb 2011
 
a list of 100 people by nscivoletto created 3 months ago
 
a list of 395 people by melsen created 03 Jan 2012
 
a list of 1,500 people by JeffreyJonesBiggestFan created 20 Nov 2010
 

Connect with IMDb


Take The Quiz!

Test your knowledge of John Woodvine.
1 nomination See more awards »

Known For


Filmography

Hide HideActor (159 titles)
2012 Doctors (TV series)
Albert Bilberry
A Taste of Honey (2012) … Albert Bilberry
 
2001-2011 Midsomer Murders (TV series)
Commodore / Sir Harry Chatwyn
The Oblong Murders (2011) … Commodore
The Electric Vendetta (2001) … Sir Harry Chatwyn
 
1965-2010 Coronation Street (TV series)
Alan Hoyle / Lorry Driver
Episode #1.7499 (2010) … Alan Hoyle
Episode #1.7495 (2010) … Alan Hoyle
Episode #1.7490 (2010) … Alan Hoyle
Episode #1.7491 (2010) … Alan Hoyle
Episode #1.7489 (2010) … Alan Hoyle
 
2010 Burke and Hare
Lord Provost
 
2010 Joe Maddison's War (TV movie)
Father Connolly
 
2010 On Expenses (TV movie)
Lord
 
2009 Hamlet (TV movie)
Player King
 
2008 Flick
Dr. Nickel
 
2008 Emmerdale (TV series)
Joe Jacobs
Affairs of the Heart (2008) … Joe Jacobs
Episode #1.4961 (2008) … Joe Jacobs
Episode #1.4960 (2008) … Joe Jacobs
Episode #1.4917 (2008) … Joe Jacobs
Episode #1.4908 (2008) … Joe Jacobs
 
2008 Never Better (TV series)
Keith's Dad
Dad (2008) … Keith's Dad
 
2008 City of Vice (TV series)
Sir Charles Cavendish
Episode #1.2 (2008) … Sir Charles Cavendish
 
2007 Sold (TV series)
George
Episode #1.6 (2007) … George
 
2001-2007 Casualty (TV series)
Jack Hetherington / Reg Macready
Finding the Words (2007) … Jack Hetherington
Heart of Gold (2001) … Reg Macready
 
2007 The Midnight Drives
Guesthouse Owner
 
2007 The Trial of Tony Blair (TV movie)
Judge
 
2006 Ancient Rome: The Rise and Fall of an Empire (TV series)
Lactantius
Constantine (2006) … Lactantius
 
2001-2006 The Bill (TV series)
Norman Stamp / Ronnie Atkens
445 (2006) … Norman Stamp
444 (2006) … Norman Stamp
442 (2006) … Norman Stamp
440 (2006) … Norman Stamp
431 (2006) … Norman Stamp
 
2005 Doc Martin (TV series)
Christopher Ellingham
 
2005 Holby City (TV series)
Al Bowling
No Pain No Gain (2005) … Al Bowling
 
2005 Distant Shores (TV series)
Old Man Smith
Episode #1.6 (2005) … Old Man Smith
Episode #1.5 (2005) … Old Man Smith
Episode #1.4 (2005) … Old Man Smith
Episode #1.2 (2005) … Old Man Smith
Episode #1.1 (2005) … Old Man Smith
 
2005 Shameless (TV series)
Neville
Episode #2.1 (2005) … Neville
 
2004 The Brief (TV series)
Justice Saul Grandage
A Sort of Love (2004) … Justice Saul Grandage
 
2004 London (TV movie)
Henry Moore
 
2004 Every Time You Look at Me (TV movie)
Roger
 
2003 The Other Boleyn Girl (TV movie)
Uncle Howard
 
2002 Paradise Heights (TV series)
Harry Edwards
Episode #1.1 (2002) … Harry Edwards
 
2002 The Secret (TV movie)
Frank
 
2002 The Falklands Play (TV movie)
Adm. of the Fleet Sir Terence Lewin (Chief of the Defence Staff)
 
2001 Bob & Rose (TV series)
William Gossage
 
1999 Horatio Hornblower: The Duchess and the Devil (TV movie)
Sir Hew Dalrymple
 
1998 Verdict (TV series)
Judge Peregrine Horner
Split Second (1998) … Judge Peregrine Horner
 
1998 Peak Practice (TV series)
Jackie Brown - Erica's Biological Father
Once in a Lifetime (1998) … Jackie Brown - Erica's Biological Father
Two Things Stand Like Stone (1998) … Jackie Brown - Erica's Biological Father
Through a Glass Darkly (1998) … Jackie Brown - Erica's Biological Father
 
1998 Diary (short)
 
1997 A Perfect State (TV series)
Justice Dimkins
Episode #1.4 (1997) … Justice Dimkins
 
1996 Doctor Finlay (TV series)
Andrew Grant
A Simple Operation (1996) … Andrew Grant
 
1995 Heartbeat (TV series)
Frank Armstrong
It's All in the Game (1995) … Frank Armstrong
 
1995 Performance (TV series)
Earl of Warwick
Henry IV (1995) … Earl of Warwick
 
1995 Oliver's Travels (TV mini-series)
Mr. Gunn
Do We Look Like That (1995) … Mr. Gunn
 
1995 Crown Prosecutor (TV series)
Judge Mellor
Episode #1.8 (1995) … Judge Mellor
 
1995 Harry (TV series)
Jack Crow
Episode #2.5 (1995) … Jack Crow
 
1995 Hilary (short) (voice)
 
1994 Fatherland (TV movie)
Luther
 
1994 Finney (TV series)
Bobo Sr.
 
1994 Faith (TV movie)
Boss
 
1994 Dragonworld
Lester MacIntyre
 
1994 A Pinch of Snuff (TV movie)
Godfrey Blengdale
 
1994 Romeo & Juliet (TV movie)
Friar Lawrence
 
1993 Thora on the Straight and Narrow (TV series)
 
1993 The Trial
Herr Deimen
 
1992-1993 Runaway Bay (TV series)
M. Snotts
The Robbery (1993) … M. Snotts
The Secret Garden (1993) … M. Snotts
Heartbreak Hotel (1993) … M. Snotts
Race Like the Wind (1993) … M. Snotts
Going for Gold (1993) … M. Snotts
 
1992-1993 Medics (TV series)
Dean of Medicine
 
1992 Tell Tale Hearts (TV mini-series)
John Wilson
 
1992 Civvies (TV series)
Judge
Episode #1.6 (1992) … Judge
 
1992 Leon the Pig Farmer
Vitelli
 
1992 Wuthering Heights
Thomas Earnshaw
 
1992 Spender (TV series)
Berry
The Golden Striker (1992) … Berry
 
1991 Pirate Prince (TV movie)
Kreutzen
 
1991 An Actor's Life for Me (TV series)
Frank
Not Suitable for Parents (1991) … Frank
 
1991 Incident in Judaea (TV movie)
Pontius Pilate
 
1990 The Chief (TV series)
Terence Ogilvy
Episode #1.2 (1990) … Terence Ogilvy
 
1990 The Investigation: Inside a Terrorist Bombing (TV movie)
Tom Clarke
 
1990 Chelmsford 123 (TV series)
Psychiatrist
Heads You Lose (1990) … Psychiatrist
 
1990 The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship (TV movie)
The Chamberlain/Father (voice)
 
1989 A Tale of Two Cities (TV mini-series)
Attorney General
Episode #1.1 (1989) … Attorney General
 
1989 And a Nightingale Sang (TV movie)
George
 
1989 The Dog It Was That Died (TV movie)
Dr. Seddon
 
1988 A Vote for Hitler (TV movie)
Lindsay
 
1986-1988 Screenplay (TV series)
Supt. Hammond / William Danby
The Black and Blue Lamp (1988) … Supt. Hammond
The Marlowe Inquest (1986) … William Danby
 
1988 Les Girls (TV series)
Whittaker
Flowers (1988) … Whittaker
 
1988 Glory Enough for All (TV movie)
Dr. John MacLeod
 
1988 All in Good Faith (TV series)
Oscar Randolph
False Profits (1988) … Oscar Randolph
 
1988 Ten Great Writers of the Modern World (TV mini-series documentary)
Henry IV / Leone / Ruggio Ruggeri
Luigi Pirandello (1988) … Ruggio Ruggeri / Henry IV / Leone
 
1988 Duke Bluebeard's Castle (TV movie)
Speaker of the Prologue (voice)
 
1987 Knights of God (TV series)
Prior Mordrin
Episode #1.13 (1987) … Prior Mordrin
Episode #1.12 (1987) … Prior Mordrin
Episode #1.11 (1987) … Prior Mordrin
Episode #1.10 (1987) … Prior Mordrin
Episode #1.9 (1987) … Prior Mordrin
 
1987 The New Statesman (TV series)
Sir Malachi Jellicoe
Happiness Is a Warm Gun (1987) … Sir Malachi Jellicoe
 
1986 Victoria Wood: As Seen on TV (TV series)
Malcolm Hartock
Episode #2.4 (1986) … Malcolm Hartock
 
1986 Death Is Part of the Process (TV movie)
 
1985 All Creatures Great and Small (TV series)
Mr. Mount
1985 Special (1985) … Mr. Mount
 
1985 Edge of Darkness (TV mini-series)
Ross
Breakthrough (1985) … Ross
Burden of Proof (1985) … Ross
Into the Shadows (1985) … Ross
Compassionate Leave (1985) … Ross
 
1985 The Tripods (TV series)
Master West 468
Episode #2.9 (1985) … Master West 468
Episode #2.8 (1985) … Master West 468
Episode #2.7 (1985) … Master West 468
Episode #2.6 (1985) … Master West 468
Episode #2.5 (1985) … Master West 468
 
1985 Deceptions (TV movie)
Chief Inspector
 
1985 A Month in the Country (TV movie)
Schaaf
 
1985 By the Sword Divided (TV series)
Solicitor General
 
1985 The Browning Version (TV movie)
Dr. Frobisher
 
1984 The Prisoner of Zenda (TV mini-series)
Colonel Sapt
 
1984 Squaring the Circle (TV movie)
Gierek
 
1983 Juliet Bravo (TV series)
John Lambert
Retribution (1983) … John Lambert
 
1982 The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby (TV mini-series)
Ralph Nickleby / Opera Singer
Part 2 (1982) … Ralph Nickleby
Part 1 (1982) … Ralph Nickleby / Opera Singer
 
1982 Squadron (TV series)
Air Vice Marshal
Mascot (1982) … Air Vice Marshal
 
1982 Spaghetti House
Alto Funzionario
 
1982 Strangers (TV series)
Lazarov
 
1982 The Tale of Beatrix Potter (TV movie)
 
1980 Spine Chillers (TV series)
 
1979 BBC2 Playhouse (TV series)
 
1979 ITV Playhouse (TV series)
Den
The Quiz Kid (1979) … Den
 
1979 The Quiz Kid
Dennis
 
1979 A Performance of Macbeth (TV movie)
Banquo
 
1978 Return of the Saint (TV series)
Ray Dennis
Tower Bridge Is Falling Down (1978) … Ray Dennis
 
1971-1978 Play for Today (TV series)
Cheeseman / Penitent
Butterflies Don't Count (1978) … Penitent
Alma Mater (1971) … Cheeseman
 
1977 Assault on Agathon
Matt Fenrek
 
1976 Hadleigh (TV series)
Driberg
Broke (1976) … Driberg
 
1976 When the Boat Comes In (TV series)
Les Mallow
Kind Hearted Rat with a Lifebelt (1976) … Les Mallow
 
1975 Shadows (TV series)
Edward Pitter
The Other Window (1975) … Edward Pitter
 
1975 Against the Crowd (TV series)
Sir Lionel Frobisher
Blind Man's Buff (1975) … Sir Lionel Frobisher
 
1975 Churchill's People (TV series)
Colonel John Hewson
 
1974-1975 An Unofficial Rose (TV mini-series)
Randall Peronett
 
1972-1973 New Scotland Yard (TV series)
Det. Chief Supt. Kingdom
 
1972 Young Winston
John Howard
 
1972 The Shadow of the Tower (TV mini-series)
Michael Joseph
Do the Sheep Sin? (1972) … Michael Joseph
 
1971 The Devils
Trincant
 
1971 Elizabeth R (TV mini-series)
Sir Francis Drake
 
1971 Softly Softly: Task Force (TV series)
Det. Chief Supt. Allan
Something Big (1971) … Det. Chief Supt. Allan
 
1970/I Hamlet (TV movie)
Claudius
 
1968-1970 BBC Play of the Month (TV series)
MacDuff / Sebastian
Macbeth (1970) … MacDuff
The Tempest (1968) … Sebastian
 
1970 The Walking Stick
Bertie Irons
 
1970 Thirty-Minute Theatre (TV series)
Reparation (1970)
 
1969 The Dustbinmen (TV series)
Bloody Delilah #1
 
1967-1969 The Wednesday Play (TV series)
Dwornik / Jackie
Close the Coalhouse Door (1969) … Jackie
The Order (1967) … Dwornik
 
1963-1969 Z Cars (TV series)
Det. Insp. Witty / Brooks / Andy Nolan / …
 
1969 The Champions (TV series)
Lt. Kruger Haller
The Search (1969) … Lt. Kruger Haller
 
1968 The Caesars (TV series)
Vitellius
Sejanus (1968) … Vitellius
Tiberius (1968) … Vitellius
 
1961-1968 The Avengers (TV series)
Bloom / Harry / Robert Stone / …
The Murder Market (1965) … Robert Stone
Dead of Winter (1961) … Harry
Square Root of Evil (1961) … Bloom
 
1967 Softly Softly (TV series)
Det. Insp. Roper
 
1967 The Further Adventures of the Musketeers (TV series)
Aramis
The Last Enemy (1967) … Aramis
Captured (1967) … Aramis
Hunted (1967) … Aramis
Treachery (1967) … Aramis
The Scaffold (1967) … Aramis
 
1967 The Baron (TV series)
John Garvey
Storm Warning (1967) … John Garvey
 
1966 The Saint (TV series)
Pilot
The Queen's Ransom (1966) … Pilot
 
1966 Armchair Theatre (TV series)
Fred Barrow
The Signal Box of Grandpa Hudson (1966) … Fred Barrow
 
1963-1966 ITV Play of the Week (TV series)
Detective / Major 'Pongo' Standing / Outsider
The Move After Checkmate (1966) … Outsider
Between the Two of Us (1965) … Detective
End of Conflict (1963) … Major 'Pongo' Standing
 
1966 Pardon the Expression (TV series)
Policeman
Heads Down (1966) … Policeman
 
1965-1966 Secret Agent (TV series)
Shimon / Singri Rhamin
Two Birds with One Bullet (1966) … Singri Rhamin
Judgement Day (1965) … Shimon
 
1966 The Liars (TV series)
Episode #1.6 (1966)
 
1965 R3 (TV series)
Tony Bond
In Your Own Back Yard (1965) … Tony Bond
 
1965 Darling
Customs Officer (uncredited)
 
1965 Theatre 625 (TV series)
Gordon Follister
Seek Her Out (1965) … Gordon Follister
 
1964 Diary of a Young Man (TV series)
Archibald
Relationships (1964) … Archibald
 
1964 Crane (TV series)
Philippe
Gypsy's Warning (1964) … Philippe
 
1964 The Villains (TV series)
Jack Lyman
The Country Boys (1964) … Jack Lyman
 
1963 The Plane Makers (TV series)
James Nett
Any More for the Skylark? (1963) … James Nett
 
1963 Sergeant Cork (TV series)
Carlyon
The Case of the Gold Salesmen (1963) … Carlyon
 
1963 Moonstrike (TV series)
Paul
The Factory (1963) … Paul
 
1963 Ghost Squad (TV series)
Karl Eppler
Lost in Transit (1963) … Karl Eppler
 
1963 Man of the World (TV series)
Gioti
The Bandit (1963) … Gioti
 
1961 Boyd Q.C. (TV series)
Mr. Clovier QC
Roast Chicken (1961) … Mr. Clovier QC
 
1961 Danger Man (TV series)
Luigi
The Brothers (1961) … Luigi
 
1961 The Silent Weapon (short)
John Powers
 
1960 The Haunted House (TV series)
Philolaches
Part 2 (1960) … Philolaches
Part 1 (1960) … Philolaches
 
1958 Champion Road (TV series)
Ben the Barman
Episode #1.1 (1958) … Ben the Barman
 
Show ShowSoundtrack (1 title)
1989 And a Nightingale Sang (TV movie) (performer: "Oh Johnny Oh, Johnny Oh!" - uncredited, "We'll Meet Again" - uncredited, "A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square" - uncredited)
 
Show ShowSelf (8 titles)
2007 The South Bank Show (TV series documentary)
Readings
W.H. Auden (2007) … Readings (voice)
 
1993 Pebble Mill at One (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 9 February 1993 (1993) … Himself
 
1989 Chronicle (TV series documentary)
Himself - Readings
Images of Another World (1989) … Himself - Readings
 
1984 All Our Working Lives (TV series documentary)
Himself - Narrator
Chemicals: Scientific Change (1984) … Himself - Narrator (voice)
Cutting Coal (1984) … Himself - Narrator (voice)
Textiles: Cotton People (1984) … Himself - Narrator (voice)
The Shipbuilders (1984) … Himself - Narrator (voice)
 
1974 The Val Doonican Show (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 22 January 1974 (1974) … Himself
 
1973 Whodunnit? (TV series)
Himself / Panelist
Happy New Year (1973) … Himself/Panelist
 
1967 Ten Days That Shook the World (TV documentary) (voice)
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (4 titles)
2007 Defining Shadows (video short)
Marshal
 
2007 Weird Science (video short)
The Marshal
 
2007 A Matter of Time (video documentary)
The Marshal/Colonel Sapt
 
1991 Auntie's Bloomers
Himself
 

Related Videos

Darling -- Young, attractive and vivacious, model Diana Scott is firmly decided to become rich and famous as well. To succeed, she does not hesitate to take bold steps. After a while, she literally strikes gold. City of Vice: Season 1: Episode 2 -- When the Reverend Erasmus Cavendish is found murdered in his Soho church, his maid informs the Runners that the reverend was a homosexual (a crime punishable by hanging) and points the finger at a man named William Flynn as the prime suspect. The Other Boleyn Girl -- Clip: Pleasing the King
Edit

Personal Details

Other Works:

His theatre credits include: Flavius in "Julius Caesar" by William Shakespeare , directed by Michael Benthall (Old Vic Theatre, London, 1955); Charles Merrythought in "The Knight of the Burning Pestle" by Francis Beaumont (Aldwych Theatre, London, 1981) See more »

Height:

6' 1" (1.85 m)
Edit

Did You Know?

Trivia:

Graduated from RADA. See more »

Star Sign:

Cancer