India, July 29 -- Renowned actor Tom Chadbon, celebrated for his roles in British television and film such as Doctor Who and Game of Thrones, has passed away at the age of 80.

Born in Luton, the actor had a television career that lasted nearly 50 years and also featured in a minor role in Daniel Craig's inaugural James Bond film, Casino Royale.

Fantom Events, a publishing and events organization with which he collaborated, announced in a social media update that the actor passed away last weekend.

Chadbon starred alongside Tom Baker in the 1979 Doctor Who episode City of Death, which attracted over 16 million viewers, making it the most-watched episode in the series' history.

In this Parisian tale, Chadbon portrayed private detective ...