Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestylePatrick Godfrey in 1998 romance comedy 'Ever After' (20th Century Studios)Veteran British actor Patrick Godfrey, known for his roles in Doctor Who, Les Misérables, and as Leonardo da Vinci in the film Ever After, has died at the age of 93. His agency, Markham, Froggatt & Irwin, confirmed his peaceful passing at home on Thursday, 4 June, surrounded by his family. Godfrey's extensive 70-year career included appearances in numerous films such as A Room with a View and The Remains of the Day, alongside TV series like Z-Cars and His Dark Materials. A prolific stage actor, he frequently performed at the National Theatre and on the West End, starring in productions including The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby and The Importance of Being Earnest. Tributes poured in from colleagues and fans, with American playwright Bill Rosenfield describing him as a “wonderful man, a fine actor and a great friend”. In fullDoctor Who and Les Misérables actor Patrick Godfrey dies aged 93Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Tributes paid to British TV veteran who died aged 93
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestylePatrick Godfrey in 1998 romance comedy 'Ever After' (20th Century Studios)Veteran British actor Patrick Godfrey, known for his roles in Doctor Who, Les Misérables, and as Leonardo da Vinci in the film Ever After, has died at the age of 93. His agency, Markham, Froggatt & Irwin, confirmed his peaceful passing at home on Thursday, 4 June, surrounded by his family. Godfrey's extensive 70-year career included appearances in numerous films such as A Room with a View and The Remains of the Day, alongside TV series like Z-Cars and His Dark Materials. A prolific stage actor, he frequently performed at the National Theatre and on the West End, starring in productions including The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby and The Importance of Being Earnest. Tributes poured in from colleagues and fans, with American playwright Bill Rosenfield describing him as a “wonderful man, a fine actor and a great friend”. In fullDoctor Who and Les Misérables actor Patrick Godfrey dies aged 93Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
British actor Patrick Godfrey, known for Doctor Who, Les Misérables, and Ever After, died at home on June 4 at age 93 after a 70-year career. He performed frequently at the National Theatre and West End, and appeared in films including A Room with a View and The Remains of the Day.
