Patrick Lindesay Archibald Godfrey (born 13 February 1933) is an English actor of film, television and stage. Life and career 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 Carlton 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. Personal life He has been married to actress Amanda Walker since 20 April 1960 and they have two children. Their daughter Kate Godfrey is Head of Voice for the Royal Shakespeare Company. Filmography Film Television Videogames References External links Patrick Godfrey BFI 1933 births English male film actors English male stage actors People from the London Borough of Islington English male television actors Living people