Veteran actor Patrick Godfrey has died at the age of 93, it has been confirmed.
The star is best remembered internationally for playing Leonardo da Vinci in the 1998 fantasy film Ever After: A Cinderella Story, opposite Drew Barrymore.
He made his screen debut in the 1964 television series Mary Barton before appearing in the 1972 film Miss Julie.
Godfrey went on to appear in episodes of Doctor Who, Inspector Morse, and the 1993 film adaptation The Remains of the Day.
His prolific career also included recent roles in His Dark Materials and Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle.
Godfrey’s talent agency announced this weekend that he died surrounded by his family.
The full statement from Godfrey’s representatives read: ‘It is with great sadness that we can confirm Patrick Godfrey passed away last night.
‘He died peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Paddy was an exceptionally talented actor and a remarkable individual, and we will miss him greatly.’
A cause of death has not yet been revealed.
Godfrey is survived by his wife, actress Amanda Walker, to whom he was married in 1960.
They share two children together, daughter Kate Godfrey – who serves as Head of Voice for the Royal Shakespeare Company – and son Richard.
After rising to fame in the 1970s, Godfrey went on to appear in a number of high-profile television and film productions, including The Count of Monte Christo (2002),The History Boys (2006) and Les Miserables (2012).
His late-era television work in the early 2000 takes in such British institutions as Casualty, Foyle’s War, Midsomer Murders and Doc Martin, through which he continued to notch up steady work.
In addition to his screen work, he was also a prominent figure in the British threatre scene – finding acclaim for his performances in numerous classical and Shakespearian productions.
As a voice actor, his video game work includes BioShock 2, Red Dead Redemption, and its 2018 sequel Red Dead Redemption 2.
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