Paul Geoffrey, Actor in ‘Excalibur,’ ‘Greystoke,’ Dies at 68

Paul Geoffrey, an English actor known for his roles in “Excalibur” and “Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes,” has died.

He was 68.Geoffrey died on June 3 in Santa Fe, N.M.

from a battle with cancer, the Santa Fe New Mexican reported.“A thespian to the core, Paul continued to act for the remainder of his life.

He loved French wine and food, had a stunning grasp of history, was a life-long Arsenal fan, and excelled at being the sweetest guy in the world,” the Santa Fe New Mexican said of Geoffrey.Nigel Terry (left) as King Arthur, Paul Geoffrey (right) as Perceval, in “Excalibur.”Throughout his acting career, Geoffrey starred as Perceval in the 1981 film “Excalibur,” a medieval fantasy film that retells the legend of King Arthur and the knights of the round table.

The film won best artistic contribution at Cannes in 1981 and received an Oscar nomination for best cinematography.

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