Stephen Greif

The actor had an extensive career on stage and screen and made appearances in series including Blake's 7 and The Crown.

His extensive career included numerous roles on screen and stage, including at the National Theatre, RSC and in the West End. “His extensive career included numerous roles on screen and stage, including at the National Theatre, RSC and in the West End. The actor had an extensive career on stage and screen and appeared in other series including Doctors, Coronation Street and EastEnders.

British actor Stephen Greif, who appeared in such series as the BBC's Blake's 7 and EastEnders as well as Netflix's The Crown, has died.

More recently, he appeared in TNT limited series The Alienist and in Season 4 of The Crown, he portrayed Speaker of the House Sir Bernard Weatherill. A statement from his reps at Michelle Braidman Associates read, “With great sadness we announce the death of our wonderful client Stephen Greif… The show ran from 1978-1981 and also starred Gareth Thomas, Paul Darrow, Michael Keating and Sally Knyvette.

The death of the 78-year-old actor Stephen Greif - who was best known for his roles in 'The Crown' and cult sci-fi drama 'Blake's 7' - has been announced ...

"The Crown," "The Alienist" and "EastEnders" actor Stephen Greif has died at the age of 78.

We will miss him dearly and our thoughts are with his family and friends." The cause of his death was not disclosed. "With great sadness we announce the death of our wonderful client Stephen Greif," his representatives, Michelle Braidman Associates,

THE Crown actor Stephen Greif died aged 78 on December 23, 2022.Greif had a career which spanned over seven decades, appearing in many popular TV show.

Actor and director Barnaby Edwards also paid his respects, saying: "Very saddened to hear that Stephen Greif has left us. Thanks for the fun, Stephen." Their statement read: "With great sadness we announce the death of our wonderful client Stephen Greif.

He also appeared in 'Silent Witness,' and numerous other TV shows and movies.

[Blake's 7](/show/blakes-7/) where to stream [The Crown](/show/the-crown/) where to stream [1‘The Hammer’ Star Reba McEntire Previews Role as ‘Spitfire’ Judge](https://www.tvinsider.com/1074217/the-hammer-reba-mcentire-rex-linn-big-sky/) [2‘Yellowstone’: Piper Perabo Teases Midseason Finale Ending](https://www.tvinsider.com/1074145/yellowstone-season-5-midseason-finale-ending-preview-piper-perabo/) [313 TV Couples That Sent Us Swooning in 2022](https://www.tvinsider.com/gallery/best-tv-couples-2022/) [4‘General Hospital’: Marcus Coloma Couldn’t Film Final Scenes Due to Health Issues](https://www.tvinsider.com/1075099/general-hospital-marcus-coloma-couldnt-film-final-scenes-due-to-health-issues/) [5‘Sister Wives’: Christine Denies Stopping Kody From Rekindling Romance With Meri](https://www.tvinsider.com/1075101/sister-wives-christine-denies-stopping-kody-from-rekindling-romance-with-meri/) He also reprised his Blake’s 7 role of Travis in 11 new audio stories for Big Finish Productions. However, his most prominent role came in 1978, playing Space Commander Travis in the BBC sci-fi series Blake’s 7, which aired for four seasons between 1978 and 1981. Born on August 26, 1944, in Hertfordshire, England, Greif was an honors graduate from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, where he won several awards, including Best Actor and Most Promising Actor. We will miss him dearly and our thoughts are with his family and friends x.” [Spartan](https://www.tvinsider.com/show/spartan/), 2005’s [Casanova](https://www.tvinsider.com/show/casanova/), and 2015’s [Woman in Gold](https://www.tvinsider.com/show/woman-in-gold/). [Tales of the Unexpected](https://www.tvinsider.com/show/tales-of-the-unexpected/), [Minder](https://www.tvinsider.com/show/minder/), [Auf Wiedersehen, Pet](https://www.tvinsider.com/show/auf-wiedersehen-pet/), Howard’s Way, [Drop the Dead Donkey](https://www.tvinsider.com/show/drop-the-dead-donkey/), and [EastEnders](https://www.tvinsider.com/show/eastenders/). [The Persuaders](https://www.tvinsider.com/show/the-persuaders/), [The Protectors](https://www.tvinsider.com/show/the-protectors/), Dixon of Dock Green, and [The New Avengers](https://www.tvinsider.com/show/the-new-avengers/). [Silent Witness](https://www.tvinsider.com/show/silent-witness/), the British medical soap opera [Doctors](https://www.tvinsider.com/show/doctors-2000/), and Netflix’s royal period drama The Crown, where he portrayed Speaker of the House of Commons, Sir Bernard Weatherill. His talent agency representatives confirmed the passing in a Twitter post, writing, “With great sadness we announce the death of our wonderful client Stephen Greif. His extensive career included numerous roles on screen and stage, including at the National Theatre, RSC and in the West End. [Stephen Greif](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/stephen-greif/), known for his role in the hit British sci-fi series [Blake’s 7](https://www.tvinsider.com/show/blakes-7/) and more recently Netflix’s [The Crown](https://www.tvinsider.com/show/the-crown/), has died.

Stephen Greif, who played Speaker of the House Sir Bernard Weatherill on Season 4 of "The Crown," has died.

Greif appeared in Touchstone Pictures' flick, "Casanova" back in 2005. 'The Crown' Star Stephen Greif Dead at 78 Stephen Greif was 78.

The actor had an extensive career on stage and screen and made appearances in series including Blake's 7 and The Crown.

Born in Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire, Greif attended and graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and went on to become a member of the National Theatre Company at the Old Vic and Southbank. “His extensive career included numerous roles on screen and stage, including at the National Theatre, RSC and in the West End. The actor had an extensive career on stage and screen and appeared in other series including Doctors, Coronation Street and EastEnders.

Greif's death was confirmed Monday by U.K. talent agency Michelle Braidman Associates. His film and TV credits include “Blake's 7,” “Citizen Smith,” “Doctors,” ...

His film and TV credits include “Blake’s 7,” “Citizen Smith,” “Doctors,” “Risen,” “Casanova” and “Spartan.” One of his final TV roles was speaker of the House in a 2020 episode [of Netflix’s “The Crown.”](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2022-10-27/the-crown-jonathan-pryce-judi-dench-netflix) He was later nominated for multiple theater awards, including a Laurence Olivier award for his turn as Biff Loman in the National Theatre’s production of “Death of a Salesman” in London. He also lent his voice to audio documentaries, radio ads, video games and business presentations. We will miss him dearly and our thoughts are with his family and friends.” [death](https://www.latimes.com/obituaries/gallery/notable-deaths-2022) was confirmed Monday by U.K. [tweeted](https://twitter.com/TeamBraidman/status/1607391695666282499?s=20&t=etWVTyqJt0pKXhmIv4SwrQ).

Actor and British TV regular Stephen Greif has died at the age of 78. Greif appeared on the science fiction show Blake's 7, which premiered in the late '70s ...

"We are all the poorer for his loss. We will miss him dearly and our thoughts are with his family and friends." Actor and British TV regular Stephen Greif has died at the age of 78.