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Peter Vaughan (born Peter Ewart Ohm) was an English character actor known for many supporting roles in British film and television productions. He also acted extensively on the stage. He is perhaps best known for his role as Grouty in the sitcom Porridge and its 1979 film adaptation. Other parts included a recurring role alongside Robert Lindsay in the sitcom Citizen Smith, Tom Hedden in Straw Dogs, Winston the Ogre in Time Bandits, Tom Franklin in Chancer and Mr. Stevens, Sr. in The Remains of the Day. His final role was as Maester Aemon in HBO's Game of Thrones (2011–2015).
He was a veteran British character actor known for his extensive work in film, theater, and television, particularly his final role as Maester Aemon in Game of Thrones.
He is known for memorable roles such as Grouty in the sitcom Porridge, Tom Hedden in Straw Dogs, and William Stevens in The Remains of the Day.