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Brought up in Glasgow, Scotland, Peter Capaldi attended drama classes and was accepted into the Glasgow School of Art. While studying there he secured his breakthrough role in Local Hero. See full bio »

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???? Driven (announced)
 
2014 The Musketeers (TV series) (pre-production)
Cardinal Richelieu
– Episode #1.1 (2014) … Cardinal Richelieu
 
2014 Maleficent (post-production)
King Kinloch
 
2013 The Fifth Estate (post-production)
Alan Rusbridger
 
2013 World War Z
W.H.O. Doctor
 
2012 The Hour (TV series)
Randall Brown
– Episode #2.6 (2012) … Randall Brown
– Episode #2.5 (2012) … Randall Brown
– Episode #2.3 (2012) … Randall Brown
– Episode #2.2 (2012) … Randall Brown
– Episode #2.1 (2012) … Randall Brown
 
2005-2012 The Thick of It (TV series)
Malcolm Tucker
– Episode #4.7 (2012) … Malcolm Tucker
– Episode #4.6 (2012) … Malcolm Tucker
– Episode #4.5 (2012) … Malcolm Tucker
– Episode #4.4 (2012) … Malcolm Tucker
– Episode #4.2 (2012) … Malcolm Tucker
See all 21 episodes »
 
2011 Big Fat Gypsy Gangster
Peter Van Gellis
 
2011 The Penguins of Madagascar (TV series)
Uncle Nigel
– A Visit from Uncle Nigel (2011) … Uncle Nigel (voice)
 
2011 The Field of Blood (TV series)
Dr. Pete
– Episode #1.1 (2011) … Dr. Pete
– Episode #1.2 … Dr. Pete
 
2011 The Suspicions of Mr Whicher: The Murder at Road Hill House (TV movie)
Samuel Kent
 
2010 The Nativity (TV mini-series)
Balthazar
– Part 4 (2010) … Balthazar
– Part 3 (2010) … Balthazar
– Part 2 (2010) … Balthazar
– Part 1 (2010) … Balthazar
 
2009-2010 Getting On (TV series)
Peter Healy
– Episode #2.6 (2010) … Peter Healy
– Episode #2.2 (2010) … Peter Healy
– Episode #1.2 (2009) … Peter Healy
 
2010 Accused (TV series)
Frank Ryland
– Helen's Story (2010) … Frank Ryland
 
2010 Bistro (short)
Max
 
2010 Bloody Foreigners (TV series)
Narrator
– The Untold Invasion of Britain (2010) … Narrator
 
2009 10 Minute Tales (TV series)
The Man
– Syncing (2009) … The Man
 
2009 Torchwood (TV series)
John Frobisher
– Children of Earth: Day Five (2009) … John Frobisher
– Children of Earth: Day Four (2009) … John Frobisher
– Children of Earth: Day Three (2009) … John Frobisher
– Children of Earth: Day Two (2009) … John Frobisher
– Children of Earth: Day One (2009) … John Frobisher
 
2009 In the Loop
Malcolm Tucker
 
2008 Cold Blood (TV series)
Narrator
– Immortal (2008) … Narrator
– Strangler (2008) … Narrator
– Flesh and Blood (2008) … Narrator
– Femme Fatale (2008) … Narrator
– Double Jeopardy (2008) … Narrator
See all 6 episodes »
 
2008 The Devil's Whore (TV mini-series)
King Charles I
– Episode #1.3 (2008) … King Charles I
– Episode #1.2 (2008) … King Charles I
– Episode #1.1 (2008) … King Charles I
 
2008 Glendogie Bogey (TV movie)
Jeff Wylie (voice)
 
2008 Midnight Man (TV mini-series)
Trevor
– Part 2 (2008) … Trevor
– Part 1 (2008) … Trevor
 
2008 Doctor Who (TV series)
Caecilius
– The Fires of Pompeii (2008) … Caecilius
 
2007-2008 Skins (TV series)
Mark Jenkins
– Sid (2008) … Mark Jenkins
– Michelle (2007) … Mark Jenkins
– Sid (2007) … Mark Jenkins
– Tony (2007) … Mark Jenkins (voice) (uncredited)
 
2007 Horizon (TV series documentary)
Narrator
– Prof. Regan's Supermarket Secrets (2007) … Narrator
 
2007 Magicians
Mike Francis
 
2007 Fallen Angel (TV mini-series)
Henry Appleton
– The Office of the Dead (2007) … Henry Appleton
– The Judgement of Strangers (2007) … Henry Appleton
 
2007 Coming Up (TV series)
Joe
– Brussels (2007) … Joe
 
2007 Waking the Dead (TV series)
Lucien Calvin
– The Fall: Part 2 (2007) … Lucien Calvin
– The Fall: Part 1 (2007) … Lucien Calvin
 
2006 Aftersun (TV movie)
Jim
 
2006 Midsomer Murders (TV series)
Laurence Barker
– Death in Chorus (2006) … Laurence Barker
 
2006 Donovan (TV series)
Dr. Angus Baldwin
– Episode #1.3 (2006) … Dr. Angus Baldwin
 
2006 Pinochet's Last Stand (TV movie)
Andy McEntee
 
2005 The Best Man
Priest
 
2005 Wild Country
Father Steve
 
2005 House of 9
Max Roy
 
2005 The Afternoon Play (TV series)
Billy Shannon
– The Singing Cactus (2005) … Billy Shannon
 
2004 Peep Show (TV series)
Professor Alistair MacLeish
– University Challenge (2004) … Professor Alistair MacLeish
 
2004 Salvage (short)
James Mulwray
 
2004 Foyle's War (TV series)
Raymond Carter
– A War of Nerves (2004) … Raymond Carter
 
2004 Modigliani
Jean Cocteau (as Peter Capadli)
 
2004 Niceland (Population. 1.000.002)
John
 
2004 My Family (TV series)
Colin Judd
– Dentist to the Stars (2004) … Colin Judd
 
2004 Passer By (TV movie)
Defence Barrister
 
2004 Sea of Souls (TV series)
Gordon Fleming
– Seeing Double: Part 2 (2004) … Gordon Fleming
– Seeing Double: Part 1 (2004) … Gordon Fleming
 
2003 Judge John Deed (TV series)
Alan Roxborough, M.P.
– Conspiracy (2003) … Alan Roxborough, M.P.
 
2003 Shotgun Dave Rides East (short)
Rob
 
2003 Fortysomething (TV series)
Dr. Ronnie Pilfrey
– Episode #1.6 (2003) … Dr. Ronnie Pilfrey
– Episode #1.5 (2003) … Dr. Ronnie Pilfrey
– Episode #1.3 (2003) … Dr. Ronnie Pilfrey
– Episode #1.2 (2003) … Dr. Ronnie Pilfrey
– Episode #1.1 (2003) … Dr. Ronnie Pilfrey
 
2003 In Deep (TV series)
Jeremy
– Character Assassination: Part 1 (2003) … Jeremy
 
2003 Unconditional Love (TV movie)
DI Terry Machin
 
2002 Solid Geometry (TV short)
David Hunter
 
2002/I Max
David Cohn
 
2002 Mrs Caldicot's Cabbage War
Derek
 
2001 High Stakes (TV series)
Michael Calderwood
– Dream Team (2001) … Michael Calderwood
 
2001 Hotel! (TV movie)
Hilton Gilfoyle
 
1999 The Greatest Store in the World (TV movie)
Mr. Whiskers
 
1999 Psychos (TV mini-series)
Mark Collins
– Episode #1.6 (1999) … Mark Collins
 
1998 What Rats Won't Do
Tony
 
1997 The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling (TV mini-series)
Lord Fellamar
– Episode #1.5 (1997) … Lord Fellamar
– Episode #1.4 (1997) … Lord Fellamar
– Episode #1.3 (1997) … Lord Fellamar
 
1997 Shooting Fish
Mr. Gilzean
 
1997 Bean
Gareth
 
1997 Smilla's Sense of Snow
Birgo Lander
 
1994-1996 The Vicar of Dibley (TV series)
Tristan Campbell / Tristram Campbell
– The Christmas Lunch Incident (1996) … Tristram Campbell
– Songs of Praise (1994) … Tristan Campbell
 
1996 The Crow Road (TV mini-series)
Rory McHoan
– Rory (1996) … Rory McHoan
– Fergus (1996) … Rory McHoan
– Kenneth (1996) … Rory McHoan
– Prentice (1996) … Rory McHoan
 
1996 Neverwhere (TV mini-series)
Islington
– As Above, So Below (1996) … Islington
– Down Street (1996) … Islington
– Blackfriars (1996) … Islington
– Earl's Court to Islington (1996) … Islington
– Knightsbridge (1996) … Islington
 
1996 Delta Wave (TV series)
Dinsdale Draco
– The Light Fantastic: Part 2 (1996) … Dinsdale Draco
– The Light Fantastic: Part 1 (1996) … Dinsdale Draco
 
1996 Lost for Words (TV short)
 
1996 The Treasure Seekers (TV movie)
Jellicoe
 
1996 Giving Tongue (TV movie)
Duncan Fielding
 
1994-1995 The All New Alexei Sayle Show (TV series)
Doug Hatton in 'Drunk in Time' / Various Characters
– Episode #2.6 (1995) … Doug Hatton in 'Drunk in Time'
– Episode #2.5 (1995) … Doug Hatton in 'Drunk in Time'
– Episode #2.4 (1995) … Doug Hatton in 'Drunk in Time'
– Episode #2.3 (1995) … Doug Hatton in 'Drunk in Time'
– Episode #2.2 (1995) … Doug Hatton in 'Drunk in Time'
See all 7 episodes »
 
1995 Runway One (TV movie)
Nick Galligan
 
1994 Captives
Simon
 
1994 Chandler & Co (TV series)
Larry Blakeson / Larry
– Those Who Trespass Against Us (1994) … Larry Blakeson
– Family Matters (1994) … Larry Blakeson
– The Devil You Know (1994) … Larry Blakeson
– Past Imperfect (1994) … Larry Blakeson
– Wild Justice (1994) … Larry Blakeson
See all 6 episodes »
 
1993 Prime Suspect 3 (TV movie)
Vera Reynolds
 
1993 Stay Lucky (TV series)
Robin
– The Driving Instructor (1993) … Robin (uncredited)
 
1993 The Comic Strip Presents... (TV series)
John
– Jealousy (1993) … John
 
1993 Micky Love (TV movie)
David Critchley
 
1993 Soft Top Hard Shoulder
Gavin Bellini
 
1992 The Secret Agent (TV series)
Mr. Vladimir
 
1992 Early Travellers in North America (TV series)
Robert Louis Stevenson
– Episode #1.4 (1992) … Robert Louis Stevenson
– Indians (1992) … Robert Louis Stevenson
– Journeys (1992) … Robert Louis Stevenson
 
1992 Mr. Wakefield's Crusade (TV movie)
Luke Wakefield
 
1992 The Cloning of Joanna May (TV movie)
Isaac
 
1991 Titmuss Regained (TV mini-series)
Ken Cracken
– And the Next Day (1991) … Ken Cracken
– Tomorrow (1991) … Ken Cracken
– Today (1991) … Ken Cracken
 
1991 Selling Hitler (TV mini-series)
Thomas Walde
– Episode #1.5 (1991) … Thomas Walde
– Episode #1.4 (1991) … Thomas Walde
– Episode #1.3 (1991) … Thomas Walde
– Episode #1.2 (1991) … Thomas Walde
– Episode #1.1 (1991) … Thomas Walde
 
1991 Screen Two (TV series)
Bruce Coldfield
– Do Not Disturb (1991) … Bruce Coldfield
 
1991 Agatha Christie's Poirot (TV series)
Claude Langton
– Wasps' Nest (1991) … Claude Langton
 
1991 December Bride
Young Sorleyson
 
1990 Ruth Rendell Mysteries (TV series)
Zeno Vedast
– Some Lie and Some Die: Part Three (1990) … Zeno Vedast
– Some Lie and Some Die: Part Two (1990) … Zeno Vedast
– Some Lie and Some Die: Part One (1990) … Zeno Vedast
 
1989 Dramarama (TV series)
The British Ambassador
– Rosie the Great (1989) … The British Ambassador
 
1989 Dream Baby (TV movie)
Willie
 
1989 Shadow of the Noose (TV mini-series)
Robert Wood
– The Camden Town Murder (1989) … Robert Wood
 
1988 Rab C. Nesbitt (TV series)
Preacher
– Seasonal Greet (1988) … Preacher
 
1988 Dangerous Liaisons
Azolan
 
1988 The Love Child
Dillon
 
1988 The Lair of the White Worm
Angus Flint
 
1986 God's Chosen Car Park (TV movie)
Everard
 
1986 C.A.T.S. Eyes (TV series)
– Powerline (1986)
 
1985 John and Yoko: A Love Story (TV movie)
George Harrison
 
1985 Travelling Man (TV series)
– Blow-Up (1985)
 
1985 Minder (TV series)
Ozzie
– Life in the Fast Food Lane (1985) … Ozzie
 
1985 Turtle Diary
Assistant Keeper
 
1984 Crown Court (TV series)
Eamonn Donnelly
– Big Deal: Part 1 (1984) … Eamonn Donnelly
 
1983 Local Hero
Oldsen
 
1982 Living Apart Together
Joe
 
Show ShowDirector (5 titles)
2014 Born to Be King (pre-production)
 
2012 The Cricklewood Greats (TV movie)
 
2009-2010 Getting On (TV series)
– Episode #2.6 (2010)
– Episode #2.5 (2010)
– Episode #2.4 (2010)
– Episode #2.3 (2010)
– Episode #2.2 (2010)
See all 7 episodes »
 
2001 Strictly Sinatra
 
1995 Franz Kafka's It's a Wonderful Life (short)
 
Show ShowWriter (5 titles)
2014 Born to Be King (pre-production)
 
2012 The Cricklewood Greats (TV movie) (written by)
 
2001 Strictly Sinatra
 
1995 Franz Kafka's It's a Wonderful Life (short)
 
1993 Soft Top Hard Shoulder (writer)
 
Show ShowSoundtrack (1 title)
1996 Neverwhere (TV mini-series)
– Down Street (1996) (performer: "Cheek to Cheek")
 
Show ShowThanks (1 title)
2005 Isolation (thanks)
 
Show ShowSelf (25 titles)
2013 Inside the Mind of Leonardo (TV documentary)
Leonardo Da Vinci
 
2013 Sunday Brunch (TV series)
Himself - Guest
– Episode #1.50 (2013) … Himself - Guest
 
2012 Punk Britannia (TV series documentary)
Narrator
– Pre-Punk: 1972 - 1976 (2012) … Narrator (voice)
 
2012 The Cricklewood Greats (TV movie)
Himself - presenter/Leslie Grangely
 
2011 Sunday AM (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 16 October 2011 (2011) … Himself
 
2011 The Natural World (TV series documentary)
Narrator
– Komodo: Secrets of the Dragon (2011) … Narrator
 
2001-2011 Breakfast (TV series)
Himself / Himself - Actor
– Episode dated 6 June 2011 (2011) … Himself - Actor
– Episode dated 9 November 2001 (2001) … Himself
 
2010 The British Academy Television Awards (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2010 Live from Studio Five (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.108 (2010) … Himself
 
2009 Jools's Hootenanny (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #17.0 (2009) … Himself
 
2009 The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #6.52 (2009) … Himself
 
2009 The ONE Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 8 July 2009 (2009) … Himself
 
2009 This Morning (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 21 April 2009 (2009) … Himself
 
2009 The Paul O'Grady Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 16 April 2009 (2009) … Himself
 
2009 Movie Connections (TV series documentary)
Herself
– Local Hero (2009) … Herself
 
1998-2009 Horizon (TV series documentary)
Himself - Narrator
– Why Are Thin People Not Fat? (2009) … Himself - Narrator (voice)
– How to Make Better Decisions (2008) … Himself - Narrator (voice)
– Prof. Regan's Beauty Parlour (2007) … Himself - Narrator (voice)
– The Computer That Ate Hollywood (1998) … Himself - Narrator (voice)
 
2008 The Perfect TV Detective (TV documentary)
Himself - Narrator (voice)
 
2007 Behind the Tricks: Making 'Magicians' (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2006 The Martians and Us (TV documentary)
Narrator
 
2006 Trawlermen (TV series documentary)
Narrator
– Coming Home (2006) … Narrator (voice)
– Starting Out (2006) … Narrator (voice)
– The Edge (2006) … Narrator (voice)
– The Storm (2006) … Narrator (voice)
– The Great Prawn Hunt (2006) … Narrator (voice)
 
2006 The British Soap Awards 2006 (TV movie)
Presenter
 
2006 Have I Got News for You (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #31.2 (2006) … Himself
 
2005-2006 Artworks Scotland (TV series documentary)
Narrator
– Brian Cox (2006) … Narrator
– Michael Powell (2005) … Narrator
 
2003 From Hollywood to Borehamwood (TV series documentary)
Himself
 
1995 The 67th Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Winner: Best Live Action Short Film
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (3 titles)
2012 The Big Fat Quiz of the Year (TV movie)
Malcolm Tucker (uncredited)
 
2009 Doctor Who Greatest Moments (TV mini-series documentary)
 
2009 My Family (TV series)
 

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He felt the producers were making him "jump through hoops" for the role of Malcolm Tucker in The Thick Of It. After a laborious and time consuming audition he became frustrated and gave up, getting angry and having the attitude almost exactly the same as the part he was auditioning for. Armando Iannucci then thought he was perfect for the role. See more »

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