John Woodvine (21 July 1929 - 6 October 2025) was an English actor who appeared in more than 70 theatre productions, as well as a similar number of television and film roles.

Early life

Woodvine was born in Tyne Dock, South Shields on 21 July 1929, the son of Rose (née Kelly) and John Woodvine, a ship's stoker who worked on cruise liners. He had two brothers. The family moved to London when he was five.

He was educated at Lord Williams's School,

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