Patrick Godfrey
Known for ActingBorn 1933-02-13 — died 2026-06-04Finsbury Park, London, England, UK
Patrick Lindesay Archibald Godfrey (February 13, 1933 – June 4, 2026) was a Brirish actor of film, television and stage. Godfrey was born in Finsbury, London to Rev. Frederick Godfrey and Lois Mary Gladys (née Turner).
In 1956 Godfrey joined the Radio Drama Company by winning the Carleton Hobbs Bursary. 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.
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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.
Known for
Les Misérables
2012 · as Gillenormand
The Count of Monte Cristo
2002 · as Morrell
Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle
2018 · as Wolf Elder (voice)
The Duchess
2008 · as Dr. Neville
Maurice
1987 · as Simcox
A Room with a View
1986 · as The Reverend Mr. Eager
EverAfter
1998 · as Leonardo da Vinci
The Remains of the Day
1993 · as Spencer
Oliver Twist
2005 · as Bookseller
Breathe
2017 · as Mr. Tolland
The Importance of Being Earnest
2002 · as Merriman
Mr. Turner
2014 · as Lord Egremont
Bad Girl
1992 · as High Court Judge
The Miracle Maker
2000 · as Matthew/Annas (voice)
The Borderlands
2014 · as Father Calvino
Heat and Dust
1983 · as Dr Saunders
The Gambler
1997 · as Professor Olkhin
The History Boys
2006 · as Sleeping Clergyman