
Peter Vaughan (born Peter Ewart Ohm) was an English character actor known for many supporting roles in British film and television productions. He also acted extensively on the stage. He is perhaps best known for his role as Grouty in the sitcom Porridge and its 1979 film adaptation. Other parts included a recurring role alongside Robert Lindsay in the sitcom Citizen Smith, Tom Hedden in Straw Dogs, Winston the Ogre in Time Bandits, Tom Franklin in Chancer and Mr. Stevens, Sr. in The Remains of the Day. His final role was as Maester Aemon in HBO's Game of Thrones (2011–2015).

Game of Thrones
TV • 2011

Casualty
TV • 1986

The Avengers
TV • 1961

The Saint
TV • 1962

Heartbeat
TV • 1992

Heartbeat
TV • 1992

Theatre 625
TV • 1964

Playhouse
TV • 1974

Sherlock Holmes
TV • 1984

The Sweeney
TV • 1975

The Expert
TV • 1968

No Hiding Place
TV • 1959

Thriller
TV • 1973

Birds of a Feather
TV • 1989

The Protectors
TV • 1972

The Persuaders!
TV • 1971

The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes
TV • 1971

Silk
TV • 2011