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Pete Postlethwaite (1946–2011)
Classically-trained actor Pete Postlethwaite was born Peter William Postlethwaite in 1946 and was a distinguished character actor on stage, TV and film. Growing up in Warrington, Lancashire amid middle-class surroundings, he went to college and while completing his studies developed an interest in theatre, to the chagrin of his family. His father,...
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Born:in Warrington, Lancashire, England, UKDied:(age 64) in Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, UK |
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Actor (102 credits)
Actor (102 credits)
2008
Criminal Justice
(TV Series)
Hooch
Hooch
- Episode #1.5
(2008)
... Hooch
- Episode #1.4
(2008)
... Hooch
- Episode #1.3
(2008)
... Hooch
- Episode #1.2
(2008)
... Hooch
- Episode #1.1
(2008)
... Hooch (uncredited)
2003
Shattered City: The Halifax Explosion
(TV Series)
Charles Burchell
Charles Burchell
- Episode #1.2
(2003)
... Charles Burchell
- Episode #1.1
(2003)
... Charles Burchell
2000
The Sins
(TV Mini-Series)
Len Green
Len Green
- Sloth
(2000)
... Len Green
- Anger
(2000)
... Len Green
- Greed
(2000)
... Len Green
- Envy
(2000)
... Len Green
- Lust
(2000)
... Len Green
1994
Martin Chuzzlewit
(TV Mini-Series)
Tigg Montague / Montague Tigg
Tigg Montague / Montague Tigg
- Episode Six
(1994)
... Tigg Montague
- Episode Five
(1994)
... Tigg Montague
- Episode Four
(1994)
... Tigg Montague
- Episode Two
(1994)
... Montague Tigg
- Episode One
(1994)
... Montague Tigg
1987-1994
Screen Two
(TV Series)
Mitch / The Dipper / Panter / ...
Mitch / The Dipper / Panter / ...
- Sin Bin
(1994)
... Mitch
- The Grass Arena
(1992)
... The Dipper
- They Never Slept
(1991)
... Panter
- Coast to Coast
(1987)
... Kecks McGuinness
1990-1993
Casualty
(TV Series)
Hank / Ralph Peters
Hank / Ralph Peters
- The Good Life
(1993)
... Hank
- Close to Home
(1990)
... Ralph Peters
1982-1993
Minder
(TV Series)
Logie / Jack Wragg
Logie / Jack Wragg
- The Roof of All Evil
(1993)
... Logie
- Back in Good Old England
(1982)
... Jack Wragg (as Peter Postlethwaite)
1992
Shakespeare: The Animated Tales
(TV Mini-Series)
Quince
Quince
- A Midsummer Night's Dream
(1992)
... Quince (voice, as Peter Postlethwaite)
1992
The Bill
(TV Series)
Ray Goller
Ray Goller
- Principled Negotiation
(1992)
... Ray Goller (as Peter Postlethwaite)
1990
Debut on Two
(TV Series)
Tony / Keef
Tony / Keef
- A Box of Swan
(1990)
... Tony
- Kingdom Come
(1990)
... Keef
1989
Tales of Sherwood Forest
(TV Series)
Eric
Eric
- I Came to Casablanca for the Waters
(1989)
... Eric
- Gene Vincent and the Memory Man
(1989)
... Eric
- Stag Night
(1989)
... Eric
- Back in Your Own Backyard
(1989)
... Eric
- There's a Small Hotel
(1989)
... Eric
1988
Blind Justice
(TV Mini-Series)
Det. Sgt. McCabe
Det. Sgt. McCabe
- Crime and Punishment
(1988)
... Det. Sgt. McCabe (as Peter Postlethwaite)
1985
Summer Season
(TV Series)
Painter
Painter
- A Crack in the Ice
(1985)
... Painter (as Peter Postlethwaite)
1985
Victoria Wood: As Seen on TV
(TV Series)
Barry
Barry
- Episode #1.6
(1985)
... Barry (as Peter Postlethwaite)
1981
Coronation Street
(TV Series)
Detective Sergeant Cross
Detective Sergeant Cross
- Episode #1.2061
(1981)
... Detective Sergeant Cross
1981
Play for Today
(TV Series)
Danny Duggan
Danny Duggan
- The Muscle Market
(1981)
... Danny Duggan (as Peter Postlethwaite)
1979
Horse in the House
(TV Series)
Uncle Doug
Uncle Doug
- Right of Way: Part 2
(1979)
... Uncle Doug
- Right of Way: Part 1
(1979)
... Uncle Doug
- Stable Girl: Part 2
(1979)
... Uncle Doug
- Stable Girl: Part 1
(1979)
... Uncle Doug
- Strangles: Part 2
(1979)
... Uncle Doug
1978
Going Straight
(TV Series)
Thomas Clifford Crowther
Thomas Clifford Crowther
- Going Going Gone
(1978)
... Thomas Clifford Crowther (as Peter Postlethwaite)
1978
Last of the Summer Wine
(TV Series)
Man in Cafe
Man in Cafe
- A Merry Heatwave
(1978)
... Man in Cafe (as Peter Postlethwaite)
1976
Plays for Britain
(TV Series)
Soldier
Soldier
- The Paradise Run
(1976)
... Soldier (as Peter Postlethwaite)
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Producer (1 credit)
Producer (1 credit)
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Thanks (3 credits)
Thanks (3 credits)
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Self (26 credits)
Self (26 credits)
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Archive footage (25 credits)
Archive footage (25 credits)
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Personal Details
Other Works:
He played Langer in Stephen Poliakoff's play Favourite Nights, at the Lyric Theatre in Hammersmith, London, England with Susan Tracy and John Duttine in the cast. See more »Alternate Names:
Peter PostlethwaiteHeight:
5' 9" (1.75 m)
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Personal Quote:
We've got to hope the next generation will do things differently. I'm sure that in 20 years' time the kids will say, 'Can you believe that people actually used to smoke - put these funny little things in their mouths, lit them and sucked all that crap into their lungs?'. See more »Trivia:
He formerly taught at a Catholic girl's convent school. See more »Trademark:
Often played very devious characters See more »Star Sign:
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