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Peter Capaldi(I)

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Peter Capaldi
Scottish actor and Academy Award winner Peter Capaldi returns for his last season as The Doctor in the beloved British sci-fi serial "Doctor Who." "No Small Parts" takes a look at some other eccentric or unusual roles he's played throughout his career.
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Peter Capaldi was born in Glasgow, Scotland, to Nancy (Soutar) and Gerald John Capaldi. His parents owned an ice cream business. He is of Italian (from his paternal grandfather), Scottish, and Irish descent. Capaldi attended drama classes and was accepted into the Glasgow School of Art. After graduating he secured his breakthrough role in Local Hero (1983). Prior to becoming an actor he also worked as a graphic designer for BBC Scotland TV.

Peter was announced as the Twelfth Doctor in Doctor Who (2005) on 4th August 2013 on a BBC special programme. He had to hide it from his daughter who remarked to him why it is his name never came up during the buzz. It was a huge relief not to have to keep the secret anymore. His agent called and said "Hello Doctor" when informing him he had gotten the part.
BornApril 14, 1958
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BornApril 14, 1958
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  • Won 1 Oscar
    • 15 wins & 34 nominations total

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Peter Capaldi in Neverwhere (1996)
Gary Bakewell, Peter Capaldi, and Laura Fraser in Neverwhere (1996)
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Peter Capaldi and Jessica Raine in The Devil's Hour (2022)
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Peter Capaldi in The Suicide Squad (2021)
Peter Capaldi, Idris Elba, David Dastmalchian, and Daniela Melchior in The Suicide Squad (2021)
Sylvester Stallone, Steve Agee, Peter Capaldi, Idris Elba, John Cena, Joel Kinnaman, David Dastmalchian, Margot Robbie, Julio Cesar Ruiz, and Daniela Melchior in The Suicide Squad (2021)
Sylvester Stallone, Peter Capaldi, John Cena, Joel Kinnaman, and David Dastmalchian in The Suicide Squad (2021)

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Bradley Walsh, Jodie Whittaker, Tosin Cole, and Mandip Gill in Doctor Who (2005)
Doctor Who
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  • The Doctor
  • Caecilius
Peter Capaldi in The Thick of It (2005)
The Thick of It
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TV Series
  • Malcolm Tucker
Brad Pitt in World War Z (2013)
World War Z
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  • W.H.O. Doctor
  • 2013
Sylvester Stallone, Peter Capaldi, Pete Davidson, Idris Elba, Nathan Fillion, Sean Gunn, Michael Rooker, John Cena, Joel Kinnaman, Jai Courtney, David Dastmalchian, Flula Borg, Margot Robbie, Mayling Ng, and Daniela Melchior in The Suicide Squad (2021)
The Suicide Squad
7.2
  • Thinker
  • 2021

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Actor

  • Criminal Record
    • DCI Daniel Hegarty
    • In Production
    • TV Series
    • 2023
  • Andrew Rannells, Pamela Adlon, Jessi Klein, Jason Mantzoukas, Nick Kroll, John Mulaney, Brandon Kyle Goodman, and Ayo Edebiri in Big Mouth (2017)
    Big Mouth
    • Seamus MacGregor (voice)
    • TV Series
    • 2022
  • Peter Capaldi and Jessica Raine in The Devil's Hour (2022)
    The Devil's Hour
    • Gideon
    • TV Series
    • 2022
  • Jack Lowden in Benediction (2021)
    Benediction
    • Siegfried Sassoon (Older)
    • 2021
  • But Why? (2021)
    But Why?
    • Older Man (uncredited)
    • Short
    • 2021
  • Sylvester Stallone, Peter Capaldi, Pete Davidson, Idris Elba, Nathan Fillion, Sean Gunn, Michael Rooker, John Cena, Joel Kinnaman, Jai Courtney, David Dastmalchian, Flula Borg, Margot Robbie, Mayling Ng, and Daniela Melchior in The Suicide Squad (2021)
    The Suicide Squad
    • Thinker
    • 2021
  • Martin's Close (2019)
    Martin's Close
    • Dolben
    • TV Movie
    • 2019
  • Dev Patel in The Personal History of David Copperfield (2019)
    The Personal History of David Copperfield
    • Mr Micawber
    • 2019
  • Peter Capaldi in Lewis Capaldi: Someone You Loved (2019)
    Lewis Capaldi: Someone You Loved
    • David Simon
    • Music Video
    • 2019
  • Watership Down (2018)
    Watership Down
    • Kehaar (voice)
    • TV Mini Series
    • 2018
  • Ewan McGregor, Brad Garrett, Jim Cummings, and Nick Mohammed in Christopher Robin (2018)
    Christopher Robin
    • Rabbit (voice)
    • 2018
  • Bradley Walsh, Jodie Whittaker, Tosin Cole, and Mandip Gill in Doctor Who (2005)
    Doctor Who
    • The Doctor
    • Caecilius
    • TV Series
    • 2008–2017
  • Paddington 2 (2017)
    Paddington 2
    • Mr Curry
    • 2017
  • Children in Need (1980)
    Children in Need
    • The Doctor
    • TV Series
    • 2016
  • Class (2016)
    Class
    • The Doctor
    • TV Series
    • 2016
  • Peter Capaldi and Ekow Quartey in The Complete Walk: Titus Andronicus (2016)
    The Complete Walk: Titus Andronicus
    • Titus Andronicus
    • Short
    • 2016

Director

  • They F**k You Up
    • Director
    • Pre-production
    • TV Series
  • The Cricklewood Greats (2012)
    The Cricklewood Greats
    • Director
    • TV Movie
    • 2012
  • Jo Brand, Ricky Grover, Vicki Pepperdine, and Joanna Scanlan in Getting On (2009)
    Getting On
    • Director
    • TV Series
    • 2009–2010
  • Strictly Sinatra (2001)
    Strictly Sinatra
    • Director
    • 2001
  • Franz Kafka's It's a Wonderful Life (1993)
    Franz Kafka's It's a Wonderful Life
    • Director
    • Short
    • 1993

Producer

  • Criminal Record
    • executive producer
    • In Production
    • TV Series
    • 2023
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Personal details

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  • Alternative names
    • Peter Capadli
  • Height
    • 6′ (1.83 m)
  • Born
    • April 14, 1958
    • Glasgow, Scotland, UK
  • Spouse
    • Elaine CollinsJune 1991 - present (1 child)
  • Children
    • Cecily Capaldi
  • Parents
      Nancy Soutar
  • Other works
    Played Robbie Ross in "The Judas Kiss" play by David Hare (The Playhouse, London, England, UK)
  • Publicity listings
    • 2 Interviews
    • 2 Articles
    • 4 Magazine Cover Photos

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    He became an actor because of his love of Doctor Who (1963) and the hope that he would one day get to appear on the show.
  • Quotes
    Being asked to play the Doctor is an amazing privilege. Like the Doctor himself I find myself in a state of utter terror and delight. I can't wait to get started.
  • Trademarks
      Gravelly voice with a faint Scottish accent
  • Nicknames
    • PCap
    • PC
  • Salary
    • Doctor Who
      (2005)
      £250,000 (2016)

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