The Crown actor John Woodvine who starred in Z Cars and An American Werewolf In London dies aged 96

THE Crown actor John Woodvine has died aged 96. He appeared in the Netflix series as the Archbishop of York, and also had roles in Hollywood film An American Werewolf in London (1980) and BBC police drama Z Cars, as well as Doctor Who. GettyJohn Woodvine as Chief Superintendent John Kingdom in the television series New Scotland Yard in 1972[/caption] ITVWoodvine appeared in a string of TV and film productions over a long career[/caption] Woodvine in an episode of BBC series Doctor Who A statement from his agent Phil Belfield said Woodvine died “peacefully” at his home this morning. The statement continued: “John was an extraordinary actor and had a fabulous and varied career in all areas of the industry including work on stage in over 70 productions including at the Old Vic, National Theatre and Royal Shakespeare Company, and on screen in numerous roles including in Young Winston, An American Werewolf In London, Dragonworld, Persuasion, The Crown and most re

The Crown actor John Woodvine who starred in Z Cars and An American Werewolf In London dies aged 96

THE Crown actor John Woodvine has died aged 96.

He appeared in the Netflix series as the Archbishop of York, and also had roles in Hollywood film An American Werewolf in London (1980) and BBC police drama Z Cars, as well as Doctor Who.

John Woodvine in his role as Chief Superintendent John Kingdom in the TV series 'New Scotland Yard'.
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John Woodvine as Chief Superintendent John Kingdom in the television series New Scotland Yard in 1972[/caption]
John Woodvine wearing a brown suit and tie.
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Woodvine appeared in a string of TV and film productions over a long career[/caption]
John Woodvine as Chancellor Goth in Doctor Who.
Woodvine in an episode of BBC series Doctor Who

A statement from his agent Phil Belfield said Woodvine died “peacefully” at his home this morning.

The statement continued: “John was an extraordinary actor and had a fabulous and varied career in all areas of the industry including work on stage in over 70 productions including at the Old Vic, National Theatre and Royal Shakespeare Company, and on screen in numerous roles including in Young Winston, An American Werewolf In London, Dragonworld, Persuasion, The Crown and most recently in the film Enys Men.

“John was greatly admired by all and will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all those who met, knew and worked with him.

“We are all the richer to have known him.”

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