Actor Stephen Greif

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 ...

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.

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.

Stephen Greif, the veteran British theater actor who recently appeared in The Crown and Blake's 7, has died at 78.

On TV, Greif landed the role of treacherous space commander Travis in Blake’s 7. And the British actor was also known for his performance as space commander Travis in Blake’s 7, a sci-fi series that ran from 1978 to 1981. His acerbic wit and obvious intelligence made him a joy to direct. He graduated from The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, before launching himself in British theater, first with the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford-upon-Avon. His extensive career included numerous roles on screen and stage, including at the National Theatre, RSC and in the West End. A rock-solid performer with a voice as liquid and deadly as molten lava. [ his own Twitter](https://twitter.com/BarnabyEdwards/status/1607424263526440968) account: “Very saddened to hear that Stephen Greif has left us. On the big screen, Greif appeared in Risen, Woman in Gold, Bill, Boogie Woogy, Casanova, Shoot on Sight, Eichmann and Upside of Anger. After a North American tour with that celebrated British theater troupe, Greif joined the Prospect Theatre Company, where he took part in stage productions of Richard II and Edward II with Lord of the Rings actor Ian McKellen. After stage theater stints with The National Theatre at The Old Vic — where he worked with Laurence Olivier, Joan Plowright and Anthony Hopkins — Greif worked extensively in London’s West End, including playing Biff in a revival of Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman, for which he earned an Olivier award nomination. [theater](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/t/theater-0/) 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 statement on the talent agency’s Twitter site