David Ryall

David John Ryall (5 January 1935 – 25 December 2014) was an English character actor. He appeared on British television beginning in the 1970s. Ryall was born in Shoreham-by-Sea, Sussex, England.
He was known for his roles in "Lytton's Diary" and "Goodnight Sweetheart", as well as memorable roles in Dennis Potter's "The Singing Detective" and Andrew Davies's adaptation of "To Play the King" and "The Final Cut", the final two parts in the "House of Cards" trilogy. He also played Grandad in BBC sitcom "Outnumbered".
In recent years, he played the role of Elphias Doge in "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1".
Ryall died in London, England, aged 79.