A prolific British actor who notably starred in Straw Dogs (1971) and Brazil (1985), Vaughan's defining role arguably came as the intimidating Grouty on Porridge (1975-1977). He was BAFTA nominated for his performance in Our Friends in the North (1996), while in his later career he became known for playing Maester Aemon on Game of Thrones (2011-2015).