British actor Stephen Greif of Blake’s 7 dies at 78
- Among Greif’s most prominent screen roles was Space Commander Travis in the science fiction series Blake’s 7, which ran from 1978 to 1981 on the BBC
- One of Greif’s final television roles was Speaker of the House in a 2020 episode of Netflix’s The Crown
Stephen Greif, a prolific British actor known for his work on the stage and screen, has died. He was 78, according to the UK’s Guardian newspaper.
Greif’s death was confirmed on Monday by UK talent agency Michelle Braidman Associates. Greif’s film and TV credits include Blake’s 7, Citizen Smith, Doctors, Risen, Casanova and Spartan. One of Greif’s final television roles was Speaker of the House in a 2020 episode of Netflix’s The Crown.
“With great sadness we announce the death of our wonderful client Stephen Greif,” Michelle Braidman Associates tweeted.
“His extensive career included numerous roles on screen and stage, including at the National Theatre, RSC and in the West End. We will miss him dearly and our thoughts are with his family and friends.”
Born in Sawbridgeworth in Hertfordshire, England, Greif attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and graduated with honours, including awards for best actor and most promising actor, according to a biography on his website.