Introduction
Patrick Lindesay Archibald Godfrey (born 13 February 1933) is an English actor of film, television and stage.
Life and career
Godfrey was born in Finsbury, London to 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, 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
He has been married to actress Amanda Walker since 20 April 1960 and they have two children.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Heat and Dust | Saunders, the Medical Officer | |
| 1985 | A Room with a View | The Reverend Mr. Eager | |
| 1986 | Clockwise | Headmaster | |
| Foreign Body | Simons | ||
| 1987 | Maurice | Simcox | |
| 1998 | Manifesto | Dr. Lombrosow | |
| On the Black Hill | |||
| The Girl in a Swing | Coroner | ||
| 1990 | 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 |
| 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 | |||
| 2012 | Les Miserables | Monsieur Gillenormand | |
| 2013 | The Borderlands | Father Calvino | |
| 2014 | Mr Turner | Lord Egremont | |
| 2016 | National Theatre Live: As You Like It | Adam |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966-71 | Doctor Who | Tor / Major Cosworth | 6 episodes |
| 1970 | The Six Wives of Henry VIII | Sir Thomas Wriothesley | 2 episodes |
| 1970-71 | Z Cars | Mr Devereux / Receptionist | 3 episodes |
| 1984 | Coriolanus | Cominius | TV film |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Videogames
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | BioShock 2 | Buck Raleigh (Multiplayer) |
| Red Dead Redemption | The Local Population |