Veteran stage and screen actor John Woodvine has died aged 96, his agent said.
Woodvine was best known for starring in the 1981 horror comedy An American Werewolf In London, as well as for his role as Detective Inspector Witty in the 1960s BBC police drama Z Cars.
A statement from his agent Phil Belfield said Woodvine died "peacefully" at his home on Monday morning.
The statement continued: "John was an extraordinary actor and had a fabulous and varied career in all areas of the industry including work on stage in over 70 productions including at the Old Vic, National Theatre and Royal Shakespeare Company, and on screen in numerous roles including in Young Winston, An American Werewolf In London, Dragonworld, Persuasion, The Crown and most recently in the film Enys Men.
"John was greatly admired by all and will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all those who met, knew and worked with him.
"We are all the richer to have known him."
Born on 21 July 1929, Woodvine had a long career with the Royal Shakespeare Company and performed as Banquo in Macbeth, alongside Ian McKellen and Judi Dench.
He won the Olivier Award for Comedy Performance of the Year in 1987 for his role in The Henrys at the Old Vic.
Woodvine is survived by his wife, actress Lynn Farleigh, and his children Mary and Emma.
Source: Press Association
