Patrick Godfrey
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. 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.
Filmography (115 titles)
MovieDoctor Who: The Savages
Tor (voice) · 2025
MovieRejoyce!
Jim (voice) · 2024
7.8ShowHis Dark Materials
Butler · 2019
6.5MovieMowgli: Legend of the Jungle
Wolf Elder (voice) · 2018
7.4MovieBreathe
Mr. Tolland · 2017
9.0MovieNational Theatre Live: As You Like It
Adam · 2016
6.5MovieMr. Turner
Lord Egremont · 2014
5.5MovieThe Borderlands
Father Calvino · 2014
7.6ShowDa Vinci's Demons
2013
7.3MovieLes Misérables
Gillenormand · 2012
MovieNational Theatre Live: Collaborators
Vasily · 2011
4.6MovieDimensions
The Professor · 2011
MovieLove's Labour's Lost - Live at Shakespeare's Globe
Sir Nathaniel · 2010
4.6MovieShadows in the Sun
2009
MoviePassage
Sir John Barrow · 2008
7.0MovieThe Duchess
Dr. Neville · 2008
6.9MovieThe Shell Seekers
Mr. Enderby · 2007
4.5ShowFallen Angel
Hugh Treevor · 2007
6.6MovieThe History Boys
Sleeping Clergyman · 2006
6.8MovieOliver Twist
Bookseller · 2005
5.8MovieShadow of the Sword
Bertram · 2005
Lindsay Anderson: Lucky Man?
Voice of Lindsay Anderson · 2004
Looking for Victoria
Lord Clarendon · 2003
7.9ShowFoyle's War
Ernest Bannerman · 2002
6.8MovieThe Importance of Being Earnest
Merriman · 2002
7.0MovieThe Falklands Play
Rt Hon Michael Foot MP (Leader of the Opposition) · 2002
7.7MovieThe Count of Monte Cristo
Morrell · 2002
5.8MovieMy Brother Tom
Father Felix · 2001
6.5ShowShades
Ed · 2001
6.1MovieThe Miracle Maker
Matthew/Annas (voice) · 2000