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Peter Capaldi
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 ...
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The "Silicon Valley" star recounts his unforgettable run-in with Leo on the set of The Wolf of Wall Street.
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Actor (120 credits)
Actor (120 credits)
2018
Watership Down
(TV Mini-Series)
Kehaar
Kehaar
- The Siege
(2018)
... Kehaar (voice)
- The Escape
(2018)
... Kehaar (voice)
- The Raid
(2018)
... Kehaar (voice)
- The Journey
(2018)
... Kehaar (voice)
2008-2017
Doctor Who
(TV Series)
The Doctor / Caecilius
The Doctor / Caecilius
- Twice Upon a Time
(2017)
... The Doctor
- The Doctor Falls
(2017)
... The Doctor
- World Enough and Time
(2017)
... The Doctor
- The Eaters of Light
(2017)
... The Doctor
- Empress of Mars
(2017)
... The Doctor
2014
Shetland
(TV Series)
Weather Reporter
Weather Reporter
- Blue Lightning: Part 1
(2014)
... Weather Reporter (uncredited)
2014
The Musketeers
(TV Series)
Cardinal Richelieu
Cardinal Richelieu
- Musketeers Don't Die Easily
(2014)
... Cardinal Richelieu
- Knight Takes Queen
(2014)
... Cardinal Richelieu
- The Challenge
(2014)
... Cardinal Richelieu
- A Rebellious Woman
(2014)
... Cardinal Richelieu
- The Exiles
(2014)
... Cardinal Richelieu
2012
The Hour
(TV Series)
Randall Brown
Randall Brown
- Episode #2.6
(2012)
... Randall Brown
- Episode #2.5
(2012)
... Randall Brown
- Episode #2.4
(2012)
... Randall Brown
- Episode #2.3
(2012)
... Randall Brown
- Episode #2.2
(2012)
... Randall Brown
2005-2012
The Thick of It
(TV Series)
Malcolm Tucker
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
2011
The Penguins of Madagascar
(TV Series short)
Uncle Nigel
Uncle Nigel
- A Visit from Uncle Nigel
(2011)
... Uncle Nigel (voice)
2011
The Field of Blood
(TV Series)
Dr. Pete
Dr. Pete
- The Field of Blood: Part 2
(2011)
... Dr. Pete
- The Field of Blood: Part 1
(2011)
... Dr. Pete
2010
The Nativity
(TV Mini-Series)
Balthazar
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
Peter Healy
- Episode #2.6
(2010)
... Peter Healy
- Episode #2.4
(2010)
... Peter Healy
- Episode #2.2
(2010)
... Peter Healy
- Episode #1.2
(2009)
... Peter Healy
2009
Torchwood
(TV Series)
John Frobisher
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
2008
Cold Blood
(TV Series documentary)
Narrator
Narrator
- Cop Killer
(2008)
... Narrator
- Immortal
(2008)
... Narrator
- Strangler
(2008)
... Narrator
- Flesh and Blood
(2008)
... Narrator
- Femme Fatale
(2008)
... Narrator
2008
The Devil's Whore
(TV Mini-Series)
King Charles I
King Charles I
- Episode #1.3
(2008)
... King Charles I
- Episode #1.2
(2008)
... King Charles I
- Episode #1.1
(2008)
... King Charles I
2007-2008
Skins
(TV Series)
Mark Jenkins
Mark Jenkins
- Sid
(2008)
... Mark Jenkins
- Michelle
(2007)
... Mark Jenkins
- Sid
(2007)
... Mark Jenkins
- Tony
(2007)
... Mark Jenkins (voice, uncredited)
2007
Fallen Angel
(TV Mini-Series)
Henry
Henry
- The Office of the Dead
(2007)
... Henry
- The Judgement of Strangers
(2007)
... Henry
2007
Waking the Dead
(TV Series)
Lucien Calvin
Lucien Calvin
- The Fall: Part 2
(2007)
... Lucien Calvin
- The Fall: Part 1
(2007)
... Lucien Calvin
2004
Peep Show
(TV Series)
Professor Alistair MacLeish
Professor Alistair MacLeish
- University Challenge
(2004)
... Professor Alistair MacLeish
2004
Sea of Souls
(TV Series)
Gordon Fleming
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.
Alan Roxborough, M.P.
- Conspiracy
(2003)
... Alan Roxborough, M.P.
2003
Fortysomething
(TV Mini-Series)
Dr. Ronnie Pilfrey
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 Church
Jeremy Church
- Character Assassins: Part 2
(2003)
... Jeremy Church
- Character Assassins: Part 1
(2003)
... Jeremy Church
1997
The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling
(TV Mini-Series)
Lord Fellamar
Lord Fellamar
- Episode #1.5
(1997)
... Lord Fellamar
- Episode #1.4
(1997)
... Lord Fellamar
- Episode #1.3
(1997)
... Lord Fellamar
1994-1996
The Vicar of Dibley
(TV Series)
Tristan Campbell
Tristan Campbell
- The Christmas Lunch Incident
(1996)
... Tristan Campbell
- Songs of Praise
(1994)
... Tristan Campbell
1996
The Crow Road
(TV Mini-Series)
Rory McHoan
Rory McHoan
- Rory
(1996)
... Rory McHoan
- Fergus
(1996)
... Rory McHoan
- Kenneth
(1996)
... Rory McHoan
- Prentice
(1996)
... Rory McHoan
1996
Neverwhere
(TV Mini-Series)
Islington
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 short)
Dinsdale Draco
Dinsdale Draco
- The Light Fantastic: Part 2
(1996)
... Dinsdale Draco
- The Light Fantastic: Part 1
(1996)
... Dinsdale Draco
1994-1995
The All New Alexei Sayle Show
(TV Series)
Doug Hatton in 'Drunk in Time' / Sherlock Holmes
Doug Hatton in 'Drunk in Time' / Sherlock Holmes
- 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'
1994
Chandler & Co
(TV Series)
Larry Blakeson
Larry Blakeson
- On the Job
(1994)
... Larry Blakeson
- 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
1993
Prime Suspect 3
(TV Mini-Series)
Vera Reynolds
Vera Reynolds
- Part 2
(1993)
... Vera Reynolds
- Part 1
(1993)
... Vera Reynolds
1992
The Secret Agent
(TV Series)
Mr. Vladimir
Mr. Vladimir
- Episode #1.3
(1992)
... Mr. Vladimir
- Episode #1.2
(1992)
... Mr. Vladimir
- Episode #1.1
(1992)
... Mr. Vladimir
1992
Early Travellers in North America
(TV Series)
Robert Louis Stevenson
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 Series)
Luke Wakefield
Luke Wakefield
- Episode #1.3
(1992)
... Luke Wakefield
- Episode #1.2
(1992)
... Luke Wakefield
- Episode #1.1
(1992)
... Luke Wakefield
1991
Titmuss Regained
(TV Mini-Series)
Ken Cracken
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
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
1990
The Ruth Rendell Mysteries
(TV Series)
Zeno Vedast
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
1990
Chain
(TV Mini-Series)
Robert McRae
Robert McRae
- David Lynton
(1990)
... Robert McRae
- Miss Brinkwell
(1990)
... Robert McRae
- Vicky Elliott
(1990)
... Robert McRae
- Lennox
(1990)
... Robert McRae
1989
Dramarama
(TV Series)
The British Ambassador
The British Ambassador
- Rosie the Great
(1989)
... The British Ambassador
1989
Shadow of the Noose
(TV Mini-Series)
Robert Wood
Robert Wood
- The Camden Town Murder
(1989)
... Robert Wood
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Director (4 credits)
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Writer (5 credits)
Writer (5 credits)
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Thanks (2 credits)
Thanks (2 credits)
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Self (56 credits)
Self (56 credits)
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Archive footage (16 credits)
Archive footage (16 credits)
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Personal Details
Other Works:
: Played Robbie Ross in "The Judas Kiss" play by David Hare (The Playhouse, London, England, UK) See more »Alternate Names:
Peter Capadli | Dr Peter CapaldiHeight:
6' (1.83 m)
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Personal Quote:
Hollywood producers aren't going to say, 'Get me that swearing, grey-haired, headless chicken. We need him for our new High School Musical (2006) movie!' See more »Trivia:
He was offered the chance to audition for the Eight Doctor in Doctor Who (1996) but turned it down as he felt he was unlikely to get it. The part eventually went to Paul McGann. See more »Trademark:
Prominent angry eyebrows which he has called "attack eyebrows" See more »Nickname:
PCap See more »Star Sign:
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