British actor John Woodvine appeared in the 1981 horror-comedy An American Werewolf in London, as well as in television series including Doctor Who, Emmerdale, and Coronation Street.
The actor appeared in series such as the Netflix hit The Crown, Doctor Who, and Midsomer Murders, as well as in soaps Emmerdale and Coronation Street. He was also well known for his role in the 1981 horror-comedy film An American Werewolf in London.
Woodvine passed away “peacefully” at his home on Monday morning (October 6), according to his representative Phil Belfied, who paid tribute to the “extraordinary actor” in a heartfelt statement.
It read: “John was an extraordinary actor with a remarkable and diverse career across all areas of the industry, including stage work in over 70 productions at venues such as the Old Vic, National Theatre, and Royal Shakespeare Company, and numerous screen roles including Young Winston, An American Werewolf in London, Dragonworld, Persuasion, The Crown, and most recently in the film Enys Men.”
He added: “John was deeply respected by everyone and will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by all who knew, met, and worked with him. We are all richer for having known him.”
Another touching tribute came from Woodvine’s talent agency, stating: “We are saddened to announce the passing of our client, actor John Woodvine, who died peacefully at home this morning at the age of 96.”
“A remarkable and much-loved actor, who will be deeply missed.” He is survived by his wife, actress Lynn Farleigh, and their two children, including Mary.
In 2016, Woodvine appeared as the Archbishop of York in four episodes of The Crown. He featured in Emmerdale in 2008, playing Joe Jacobs.
Two years later, he joined rival soap Coronation Street as Alan Hoyle. His other television credits include the 1979 Doctor Who serial The Armageddon Factor, as well as appearances in Midsomer Murders, Vera, and The Bill.
He portrayed Dr. J.S. Hirsch in An American Werewolf in London, with other film credits including Richard Attenborough’s Young Winston and Ken Russell’s horror The Devils.
Woodvine had a distinguished stage career, appearing in more than 70 theatre productions. He shared the stage with Sir Ian McKellen and Judi Dench in the 1976 production of Macbeth, which was later adapted for television.
He maintained a long-standing association with the Royal Shakespeare Company, performing in Old Vic productions such as Othello, Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth, As You Like It, Henry IV, Henry V, and Richard II.
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