Patrick Godfrey
Actor
Biography
Patrick Lindesay Archibald Godfrey (born 13 February 1933) is an English 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
Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle
as Wolf Elder (voice) 2018
The Count of Monte Cristo
as Morrell 2002
The Duchess
as Dr. Neville 2008
EverAfter
as Leonardo da Vinci 1998
The Remains of the Day
as Spencer 1993
Oliver Twist
as Bookseller 2005
A Room with a View
as The Reverend Mr. Eager 1986
Breathe
as Mr. Tolland 2017
Maurice
as Simcox 1987
Mr. Turner
as Lord Egremont 2014
The Importance of Being Earnest
as Merriman 2002
The Borderlands
as Father Calvino 2014
The History Boys
as Sleeping Clergyman 2006
Clockwise
as Headmaster 1986
The Miracle Maker
as Matthew / Annas (voice) 2000
Heat and Dust
as Dr Saunders 1983