John Woodvine
Birth Place: IRELAND
Latest News on John Woodvine:
Stage and Screen Veteran John Woodvine Passes Away at 96 (Oct 6, 2025)
Streaming Service BritBox Will Launch The Complete BBC Television Shakespeare Collection (May 21, 2020)
Roundabout's MACHINAL to Close on Broadway March 2 (Feb 18, 2014)
Stage and Screen Veteran John Woodvine Passes Away at 96 (Oct 6, 2025)
Streaming Service BritBox Will Launch The Complete BBC Television Shakespeare Collection (May 21, 2020)
Roundabout's MACHINAL to Close on Broadway March 2 (Feb 18, 2014)
STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
1981
Ralph Nickleby
Opera Singer
Ralph Nickleby
Opera Singer
Movies
The Walking Stick
[ 1970 ] Bertie Irons
[ 1970 ] Bertie Irons
The Devils
[ 1971 ] Trincant
[ 1971 ] Trincant
Young Winston
[ 1972 ] Howard
[ 1972 ] Howard
Assault on Agathon
[ 1976 ] Matt Fenrek
[ 1976 ] Matt Fenrek
An American Werewolf in London
[ 1981 ] Dr. J. S. Hirsch
[ 1981 ] Dr. J. S. Hirsch
Spaghetti House
[ 1982 ] Alto Funzionario
[ 1982 ] Alto Funzionario
Wuthering Heights
[ 1992 ] Thom Earnshaw
[ 1992 ] Thom Earnshaw
Leon the Pig Farmer
[ 1992 ] Vitelli
[ 1992 ] Vitelli
The Trial
[ 1993 ] Herr Deimen
[ 1993 ] Herr Deimen
Dragonworld
[ 1994 ] Lester MacIntyre
[ 1994 ] Lester MacIntyre
Vanity Fair
[ 2004 ] Lord Bareacres
[ 2004 ] Lord Bareacres
Miss Potter
[ 2006 ] Sir Nigel
[ 2006 ] Sir Nigel
The Midnight Drives
[ 2007 ] Guesthouse Owner
[ 2007 ] Guesthouse Owner
Flick
[ 2008 ] Dr. Nickel
[ 2008 ] Dr. Nickel
Burke and Hare
[ 2010 ] Lord Provost
[ 2010 ] Lord Provost
Enys Men
[ 2022 ] The Preacher
[ 2022 ] The Preacher
TV Shows
Casualty
Jack Hetherington, Reg Macready
Jack Hetherington, Reg Macready
Coronation Street
Alan Hoyle, Lorry Driver
Alan Hoyle, Lorry Driver
Medics
Dean of Medicine, The Dean
Dean of Medicine, The Dean
Midsomer Murders
Commodore, Sir Harry Chatwyn
Commodore, Sir Harry Chatwyn
New Scotland Yard
Chief Supt. John Kingdom
Chief Supt. John Kingdom
Runaway Bay
M. Snotts
M. Snotts
Secret Agent
Singri Rhamin, Shimon
Singri Rhamin, Shimon
The Bill
Norman Stamp, Ronnie Atkens
Norman Stamp, Ronnie Atkens
The Wars of the Roses
Falstaff
Falstaff
Awards and Nominations
Olivier Awards - 1987 - Comedy Performance of the Year
John WoodvineThe Henrys
News
Stage and Screen Veteran John Woodvine Passes Away at 96
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 6, 2025
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that John Woodvine, a longtime star of the stage and screen, has passed away at the age of 96. In a career that spanned six decades, the performer appeared in more than 70 productions, including those at the Old Vic, the National Theater, and the Royal Shakespeare Company.
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 6, 2025
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that John Woodvine, a longtime star of the stage and screen, has passed away at the age of 96. In a career that spanned six decades, the performer appeared in more than 70 productions, including those at the Old Vic, the National Theater, and the Royal Shakespeare Company.
Streaming Service BritBox Will Launch The Complete BBC Television Shakespeare Collection
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2020
BritBox, the subscription streaming service from BBC Studios and ITV with the largest collection of British television content in North America, will launch the full BBC Television Shakespeare Collection on May 26.
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2020
BritBox, the subscription streaming service from BBC Studios and ITV with the largest collection of British television content in North America, will launch the full BBC Television Shakespeare Collection on May 26.
Roundabout's MACHINAL to Close on Broadway March 2
by BWW News Desk - Feb 18, 2014
Roundabout Theatre Company's production of Machinal, starring Rebecca Hall and directed by Lindsay Turner, will conclude its limited engagement on March 2, 2014 at 2:00PM.
by BWW News Desk - Feb 18, 2014
Roundabout Theatre Company's production of Machinal, starring Rebecca Hall and directed by Lindsay Turner, will conclude its limited engagement on March 2, 2014 at 2:00PM.
MACHINAL, Starring Rebecca Hall, Begins on Broadway Tomorrow
by BWW News Desk - Dec 19, 2013
Roundabout Theatre Company's production of Machinal, starring Rebecca Hall, written by Sophie Treadwell and directed by Lyndsey Turner, begins previews tomorrow, Friday, December 20 at 8:00PM.
by BWW News Desk - Dec 19, 2013
Roundabout Theatre Company's production of Machinal, starring Rebecca Hall, written by Sophie Treadwell and directed by Lyndsey Turner, begins previews tomorrow, Friday, December 20 at 8:00PM.
Suzanne Bertish, Michael Cumpsty, Morgan Spector & More Join Rebecca Hall in Roundabout's MACHINAL
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 22, 2013
Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) has just announced the full cast joining Golden Globe nominee Rebecca Hall as "Young Woman" in a new Broadway production of Machinal, by Sophie Treadwell, directed by Lyndsey Turner.
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 22, 2013
Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) has just announced the full cast joining Golden Globe nominee Rebecca Hall as "Young Woman" in a new Broadway production of Machinal, by Sophie Treadwell, directed by Lyndsey Turner.
PBS' Great Performances to Air RSC's HAMLET, 4/28
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 27, 2010
PBS will be airing the Royal Shakespeare Company's production of Hamlet on April 28. The production was filmed for television by the BBC as part of their Great Performances series.
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 27, 2010
PBS will be airing the Royal Shakespeare Company's production of Hamlet on April 28. The production was filmed for television by the BBC as part of their Great Performances series.
David Tennant to Reprise 'HAMLET' for BBC, Patrick Stewart to Return as 'Claudius'
by Eddie Varley - May 29, 2009
Actor David Tennant has signed on to reprise the title role he played on stage in 'Hamlet' in a BBC television production of the drama.
by Eddie Varley - May 29, 2009
Actor David Tennant has signed on to reprise the title role he played on stage in 'Hamlet' in a BBC television production of the drama.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has John Woodvine been in?
John Woodvine has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.
How many West End shows has John Woodvine been in?
John Woodvine has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has John Woodvine been nominated for?
and Comedy Performance of the Year (Olivier Awards) for The Henrys.
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