Sam Beazley, born in Kensington, has died aged 101 at his home in London

He died in his sleep and his death was announced in a newspaper this week

He played Professor Everard in the fifth Harry Potter film and also had roles in Johnny English and Bridget Jones' Diary

Before he took to the screen he had a successful stage career in the 1930s

Harry Potter actor Sam Beazley, who played Professor Everard in the Order of the Phoenix, has died aged 101.

The British actor, born in Kensington, had a long and distinguished theatre career before he turned to the screen.

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He played Professor Everard in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, the fifth in the series. He also appeared in Johnny English and Bridget Jones' Diary.

Harry Potter actor Sam Beazley has died aged 101. He starred in Order of the Phoenix as Professor Everard

His death was announced in the Times newspaper, with a statement reading: 'Actor and artist, died in his sleep 12th June 2017, aged 101. Beloved brother-in-law, uncle and great uncle. Funeral on 21st June, at Mortlake Crematorium, 2pm.'

Everard was one of the former headmasters of Hogwarts, and his portrait hung in Professor Dumbledore's office.

Everard was sent by Dumbledore to his portrait at the Ministry of Magic when Arthur Weasley was attacked by Nagini, to warn of possible future attacks.

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Mr Beazley played Professor Everard, a moving portrait in Dumbledore's office, where he was surrounded by former headmasters of Hogwarts

Mr Beazley had started his acting career as a teenager on the stage, but left the profession to serve in World War Two.

He ran an antique shop for several decades afterwards but returned to his first passion aged 75.

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Mr Beazley was also the Vicar in the 1995 version of Pride and Prejudice and appeared in Foyle's War and Midsomer Murders.