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Peter Firth

Bio: ​Peter Firth is a British film and television actor best known for the films Tess, Equus and The Hunt for Red October, and for playing spymaster Harry Pearce in the BBC TV series Spooks and its movie spin-off Spooks: The Greater Good.
Born: Tue, Oct 27 1953
Birthplace: Bradford, Yorkshire, England, UK
Peter Firth is 71 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Happily Ever After
Happily Ever After
Peter Firth was 62 in Happily Ever After as 'Walt'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 18 2016
Poster of Risen
Risen
Peter Firth was 62 in Risen as 'Pontius Pilate'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 18 2016
Poster of Spooks: The Greater Good
Spooks: The Greater Good
Peter Firth was 61 in Spooks: The Greater Good as 'Harry Pearce'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 11 2015
Poster of The Greatest Game Ever Played
The Greatest Game Ever Played
Peter Firth was 51 in The Greatest Game Ever Played as 'Lord Northcliffe'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 30 2005
Poster of Hawking
Hawking
Peter Firth was 51 in Hawking as 'Sir Fred Hoyle'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 10 2004
Poster of Me & Mrs. Jones
Me & Mrs. Jones
Peter Firth was 49 in Me & Mrs. Jones as 'Benedict'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 26 2003
Poster of The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Masks of Evil
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Masks of Evil
Peter Firth was 48 in The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Masks of Evil as 'Stefan'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 05 2002
Poster of Pearl Harbor
Pearl Harbor
Peter Firth was 47 in Pearl Harbor as 'Mervyn Bennion'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 21 2001
Poster of The Magicians
The Magicians
Peter Firth was 46 in The Magicians as 'Simon Magus'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 10 2000
Poster of Chill Factor
Chill Factor
Peter Firth was 45 in Chill Factor as 'Col. Andrew Brynner'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 01 1999
Poster of Mighty Joe Young
Mighty Joe Young
Peter Firth was 45 in Mighty Joe Young as 'Garth'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 25 1998
Poster of Amistad
Amistad
Peter Firth was 44 in Amistad as 'Captain Fitzgerald'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 10 1997
Poster of The Garden of Redemption
The Garden of Redemption
Peter Firth was 43 in The Garden of Redemption as 'Nazi Commandant'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 25 1997
Poster of Marco Polo: Haperek Ha'aharon
Marco Polo: Haperek Ha'aharon
Peter Firth was 43 in Marco Polo: Haperek Ha'aharon as 'Rusticello'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 02 1997
Poster of Seasick
Seasick
Peter Firth was 42 in Seasick as '1st Officer Roald Jensen'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 05 1996
Poster of The Witch's Daughter
The Witch's Daughter
Peter Firth was 42 in The Witch's Daughter
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1996
Poster of An Awfully Big Adventure
An Awfully Big Adventure
Peter Firth was 41 in An Awfully Big Adventure as 'Bunny'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 11 1995
Poster of Band of Gold
Band of Gold
Peter Firth was 41 in Band of Gold as 'Brian Roberts'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 12 1995
Poster of White Angel
White Angel
Peter Firth was 40 in White Angel as 'Leslie Steckler'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 15 1994
Poster of Shadowlands
Shadowlands
Peter Firth was 40 in Shadowlands as 'Dr Craig'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 25 1993
Poster of The Perfect Husband
The Perfect Husband
Peter Firth was 39 in The Perfect Husband as 'Franz'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 02 1993
Poster of The Pleasure Principle
The Pleasure Principle
Peter Firth was 38 in The Pleasure Principle as 'Dick'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 31 1992
Poster of The Laughter of God
The Laughter of God
Peter Firth was 38 in The Laughter of God
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 10 1991
Poster of Prisoner of Honor
Prisoner of Honor
Peter Firth was 38 in Prisoner of Honor as 'Maj. Henry'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 02 1991
Poster of The Rescuers Down Under
The Rescuers Down Under
Peter Firth was 37 in The Rescuers Down Under as 'Red (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 16 1990
Poster of Burndown
Burndown
Peter Firth was 36 in Burndown as 'Jake Stern'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 22 1990
Poster of Children Crossing
Children Crossing
Peter Firth was 36 in Children Crossing as 'Joe'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 25 1990
Poster of The Incident
The Incident
Peter Firth was 36 in The Incident as 'Geiger'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 04 1990
Poster of The Hunt for Red October
The Hunt for Red October
Peter Firth was 36 in The Hunt for Red October as 'Capt. 2nd Ivan Putin (Political Officer, Red October)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 02 1990
Poster of Trouble in Paradise
Trouble in Paradise
Peter Firth was 35 in Trouble in Paradise as 'Adriaan'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 25 1989
Poster of Tree of Hands
Tree of Hands
Peter Firth was 35 in Tree of Hands as 'Terence'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 07 1989
Poster of Prisoner of Rio
Prisoner of Rio
Peter Firth was 34 in Prisoner of Rio as 'Clive Ingram'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1988
Poster of Born of Fire
Born of Fire
Peter Firth was 33 in Born of Fire as 'Paul Bergson'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 31 1987
Poster of Northanger Abbey
Northanger Abbey
Peter Firth was 33 in Northanger Abbey as 'Henry Tilney'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 15 1987
Poster of A State of Emergency
A State of Emergency
Peter Firth was 33 in A State of Emergency as 'Ken Parrish'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 01 1986
Poster of Letter to Brezhnev
Letter to Brezhnev
Peter Firth was 32 in Letter to Brezhnev as 'Peter'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 15 1985
Poster of Lifeforce
Lifeforce
Peter Firth was 31 in Lifeforce as 'Col. Colin Caine'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 21 1985
Poster of White Elephant
White Elephant
Peter Firth was 30 in White Elephant as 'Peter Davidson'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1984
Poster of The Aerodrome
The Aerodrome
Peter Firth was 30 in The Aerodrome as 'Roy'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 13 1983
Poster of Another Flip for Dominick
Another Flip for Dominick
Peter Firth was 29 in Another Flip for Dominick as 'Dominick Hide'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 14 1982
Poster of Fire and Sword
Fire and Sword
Peter Firth was 28 in Fire and Sword as 'Dinas'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 15 1982
Poster of The Flipside of Dominick Hide
The Flipside of Dominick Hide
Peter Firth was 27 in The Flipside of Dominick Hide as 'Dominick Hide'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 09 1980
Poster of Tess
Tess
Peter Firth was 25 in Tess as 'Angel Clare'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 06 1979
Poster of When You Comin' Back, Red Ryder?
When You Comin' Back, Red Ryder?
Peter Firth was 25 in When You Comin' Back, Red Ryder? as 'Stephen Ryder'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 09 1979
Poster of Equus
Equus
Peter Firth was 23 in Equus as 'Alan Strang'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 16 1977
Poster of Joseph Andrews
Joseph Andrews
Peter Firth was 23 in Joseph Andrews as 'Joseph Andrews'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 09 1977
Poster of The Lady of the Camellias
The Lady of the Camellias
Peter Firth was 23 in The Lady of the Camellias as 'Armand Duval'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 13 1976
Poster of The Picture of Dorian Gray
The Picture of Dorian Gray
Peter Firth was 22 in The Picture of Dorian Gray as 'Dorian Gray'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 19 1976
Poster of Aces High
Aces High
Peter Firth was 22 in Aces High as 'Lt. Stephen Croft'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 19 1976
Poster of King Arthur, the Young Warlord
King Arthur, the Young Warlord
Peter Firth was 21 in King Arthur, the Young Warlord as 'Corin'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1975
Poster of The Ballad of Ben Bagot
The Ballad of Ben Bagot
Peter Firth was 20 in The Ballad of Ben Bagot as 'Ben Bagot'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 08 1973
Poster of Her Majesty's Pleasure
Her Majesty's Pleasure
Peter Firth was 19 in Her Majesty's Pleasure as 'Arsenic'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 25 1973
Poster of Diamonds on Wheels
Diamonds on Wheels
Peter Firth was 19 in Diamonds on Wheels as 'Robert 'Bobby' Stewart'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 19 1973
Poster of Daniele and Maria
Daniele and Maria
Peter Firth was 19 in Daniele and Maria as 'Daniele'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 16 1973
Poster of Brother Sun, Sister Moon
Brother Sun, Sister Moon
Peter Firth was 18 in Brother Sun, Sister Moon
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 03 1972

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Shardlake
Shardlake
Peter Firth was 70+ in Shardlake as 'Norfolk'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, May 01 2024
Poster of Cheat
Cheat
Peter Firth was 65+ in Cheat as 'Michael Shadley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 11 2019
Poster of Victoria
Victoria
Peter Firth was 62+ in Victoria as 'Duke of Cumberland, King of Hanover'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Aug 28 2016
Poster of Dickensian
Dickensian
Peter Firth was 62+ in Dickensian as 'Jacob Marley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Dec 26 2015
Poster of Undeniable
Undeniable
Peter Firth was 60+ in Undeniable as 'Andrew Rawlins'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 07 2014
Poster of Mayday
Mayday
Peter Firth was 59+ in Mayday as 'Malcolm Spicer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 03 2013
Poster of World Without End
World Without End
Peter Firth was 58+ in World Without End as 'Earl Roland'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 04 2012
Poster of South Riding
South Riding
Peter Firth was 57+ in South Riding as 'Anthony Snaith'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 20 2011
Poster of Yellowstone
Yellowstone
Peter Firth was 55+ in Yellowstone as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 15 2009
Poster of Ancient Rome: The Rise and Fall of an Empire
Ancient Rome: The Rise and Fall of an Empire
Peter Firth was 52+ in Ancient Rome: The Rise and Fall of an Empire as 'Vespasian'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 21 2006
Poster of Top Gear
Top Gear
Peter Firth was 48+ in Top Gear as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 20 2002
Poster of Spooks
Spooks
Peter Firth was 48+ in Spooks as 'Harry Pearce'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, May 13 2002
Poster of That's Life
That's Life
Peter Firth was 46+ in That's Life as 'Victor Leski'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 01 2000
Poster of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Peter Firth was 45+ in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit as 'Dr. Preston Blair'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1999
Poster of Total Recall 2070
Total Recall 2070
Peter Firth was 45+ in Total Recall 2070
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 05 1999
Poster of The Vice
The Vice
Peter Firth was 45+ in The Vice
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 04 1999
Poster of The Magnificent Seven
The Magnificent Seven
Peter Firth was 44+ in The Magnificent Seven
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 03 1998
Poster of Cracker
Cracker
Peter Firth was 43+ in Cracker
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 18 1997
Poster of Holding On
Holding On
Peter Firth was 43+ in Holding On
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 08 1997
Poster of The Broker's Man
The Broker's Man
Peter Firth was 43+ in The Broker's Man
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jun 17 1997
Poster of Dead Man's Gun
Dead Man's Gun
Peter Firth was 43+ in Dead Man's Gun
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 02 1997
Poster of Resort to Murder
Resort to Murder
Peter Firth was 41+ in Resort to Murder
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jul 27 1995
Poster of Band of Gold
Band of Gold
Peter Firth was 41+ in Band of Gold
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 12 1995
Poster of Kavanagh Q.C.
Kavanagh Q.C.
Peter Firth was 41+ in Kavanagh Q.C. as 'Charlie Beck'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 03 1995
Poster of Anna Lee
Anna Lee
Peter Firth was 40+ in Anna Lee as 'Peter Wainwright'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 27 1994
Poster of Highlander: The Series
Highlander: The Series
Peter Firth was 38+ in Highlander: The Series as 'Arthur Drake, aka Drakov'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 03 1992
Poster of Heartbeat
Heartbeat
Peter Firth was 38+ in Heartbeat as 'Dr. James Radcliffe'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 10 1992
Poster of Murder in Eden
Murder in Eden
Peter Firth was 37+ in Murder in Eden as 'Kenneth Potter'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jul 19 1991
Poster of Soldier Soldier
Soldier Soldier
Peter Firth was 37+ in Soldier Soldier as 'Major Ben Collins'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 10 1991
Poster of The Flipside of Dominick Hide
The Flipside of Dominick Hide
Peter Firth was 27+ in The Flipside of Dominick Hide as 'Dominick Hide'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Dec 09 1980
Poster of Tales of the Unexpected
Tales of the Unexpected
Peter Firth was 25+ in Tales of the Unexpected
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 24 1979
Poster of Arthur of the Britons
Arthur of the Britons
Peter Firth was 19+ in Arthur of the Britons
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Dec 06 1972
Poster of The Protectors
The Protectors
Peter Firth was 18+ in The Protectors as 'Stephen Douglas'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 29 1972
Poster of The Adventures of Black Beauty
The Adventures of Black Beauty
Peter Firth was 18+ in The Adventures of Black Beauty as 'David Abbott'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 17 1972
Poster of Play for Today
Play for Today
Peter Firth was 16+ in Play for Today as 'Arsenic, Dominick Hide'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 15 1970
Poster of Here Come the Double Deckers
Here Come the Double Deckers
Peter Firth was 16+ in Here Come the Double Deckers as 'Scooper'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 12 1970
Poster of The Flaxton Boys
The Flaxton Boys
Peter Firth was 15+ in The Flaxton Boys as 'Archie Weekes'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 21 1969
Poster of Tony Awards
Tony Awards
Peter Firth was 2+ in Tony Awards as 'Self - Nominee'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 01 1956
Poster of The Wonderful World of Disney
The Wonderful World of Disney
Peter Firth was 1+ in The Wonderful World of Disney as 'Robert 'Bobby' Stewart'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 27 1954