British actor Stephen Grieve, who also had roles in the series the crown soap Coronation StreetHe died at the age of 78. This was announced by his agency.

“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our wonderful client, Stephen Greif,” Michelle Brideman Associates wrote. “His long career has included many roles on the silver screen and on stage. We will miss him very much and our thoughts go out to his family and friends.”

Born in 1944 in Hertfordshire, England, Griff was primarily on stage in the 1960s and 1970s. In 1978 he moved to television, playing a role in the popular science fiction series Blake 7 From the BBC. He also played in British soap operas, among others Coronation Street And the EastEnders.

Two years ago, Greif had a role in a Netflix series the crownAbout the British royal family. He played the Speaker of the House of Commons, Sir Bernard Werrell. He has also had voice acting roles in several games in recent years, including the magicianAnd the take two And the Myth II.

Fellow voice actor Barnaby Edwards, known for other things doctor whoHe reacts wistfully to the grief-stricken death. “A hard rock player, with a voice like molten lava. When it came to playing bad guys, he was unsurpassed.”