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Peter Wight

Bio: Peter Wight is a British character actor of stage, film and TV who is perhaps best known for his work with Mike Leigh on films such as Meantime, Naked, Vera Drake, Another Year and Mr Turner. Wight regularly plays a police officer - most notably in the BBC sitcom Early Doors and in the mid 90s BBC drama Out of the Blue, as well as films like Shiner, Atonement and The Look of Love - and has had numerous period roles in dramas such as Jane Eyre, Pride and Prejudice, Persuasion, and Our Mutual Friend
Born: Sun, Jan 01 1950
Birthplace: Worthing, Sussex, England, UK
Peter Wight is 75 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Early Doors - Live
Early Doors - Live
Peter Wight was 71 in Early Doors - Live as 'Nige'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 09 2021
Poster of Cyrano
Cyrano
Peter Wight was 71 in Cyrano as 'Ragueneau'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 14 2021
Poster of Uncle Vanya
Uncle Vanya
Peter Wight was 70 in Uncle Vanya as 'Telegin'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 27 2020
Poster of Only You
Only You
Peter Wight was 69 in Only You as 'Andrew'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 12 2019
Poster of Early Days
Early Days
Peter Wight was 68 in Early Days as 'Kate’s Dad'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 13 2018
Poster of Hamlet
Hamlet
Peter Wight was 68 in Hamlet as 'Polonius'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 31 2018
Poster of Brakes
Brakes
Peter Wight was 67 in Brakes as 'Alan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 24 2017
Poster of Another Mother's Son
Another Mother's Son
Peter Wight was 67 in Another Mother's Son as 'Rene'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 24 2017
Poster of The Sense of an Ending
The Sense of an Ending
Peter Wight was 67 in The Sense of an Ending as 'Colin Simpson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 10 2017
Poster of Ethel & Ernest
Ethel & Ernest
Peter Wight was 66 in Ethel & Ernest as 'Detective Sergeant Burnley (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 15 2016
Poster of Trespass Against Us
Trespass Against Us
Peter Wight was 66 in Trespass Against Us as 'Dog Owner'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 14 2016
Poster of The Program
The Program
Peter Wight was 65 in The Program as 'Sunday Times Editor'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 16 2015
Poster of Mr. Turner
Mr. Turner
Peter Wight was 64 in Mr. Turner as 'Joseph Gillot'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 31 2014
Poster of The Look of Love
The Look of Love
Peter Wight was 63 in The Look of Love as 'Police Inspector'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 26 2013
Poster of The Security Men
The Security Men
Peter Wight was 63 in The Security Men as 'Kenneth'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 12 2013
Poster of Kon-Tiki
Kon-Tiki
Peter Wight was 62 in Kon-Tiki as 'Spinden'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 24 2012
Poster of The Casebook of Eddie Brewer
The Casebook of Eddie Brewer
Peter Wight was 62 in The Casebook of Eddie Brewer as 'Ray Riddle'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 18 2012
Poster of Hard Boiled Sweets
Hard Boiled Sweets
Peter Wight was 62 in Hard Boiled Sweets as 'Jimmy 'The Gent''.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 09 2012
Poster of Salmon Fishing in the Yemen
Salmon Fishing in the Yemen
Peter Wight was 62 in Salmon Fishing in the Yemen as 'Tory Grandee - Angus Butler'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 09 2012
Poster of Best Laid Plans
Best Laid Plans
Peter Wight was 62 in Best Laid Plans as 'Roger'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 03 2012
Poster of My Week with Marilyn
My Week with Marilyn
Peter Wight was 61 in My Week with Marilyn as 'Lucy's Father'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 23 2011
Poster of Ghosted
Ghosted
Peter Wight was 61 in Ghosted
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 24 2011
Poster of Another Year
Another Year
Peter Wight was 60 in Another Year as 'Ken'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 05 2010
Poster of Womb
Womb
Peter Wight was 60 in Womb as 'Ralph'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 15 2010
Poster of A Bunch of Amateurs
A Bunch of Amateurs
Peter Wight was 58 in A Bunch of Amateurs as 'Mike Bell'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 17 2008
Poster of Slapper
Slapper
Peter Wight was 58 in Slapper as 'Stuart'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 21 2008
Poster of Cass
Cass
Peter Wight was 58 in Cass as 'Cecil'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 08 2008
Poster of Common Ground: Under Construction Notes
Common Ground: Under Construction Notes
Peter Wight was 57 in Common Ground: Under Construction Notes as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 30 2007
Poster of Flood
Flood
Peter Wight was 57 in Flood as 'Johnson - Transport Chief'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 24 2007
Poster of Persuasion
Persuasion
Peter Wight was 57 in Persuasion as 'Admiral Croft'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 01 2007
Poster of Atonement
Atonement
Peter Wight was 57 in Atonement as 'Police Inspector'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 27 2007
Poster of Hot Fuzz
Hot Fuzz
Peter Wight was 57 in Hot Fuzz as 'Roy Porter'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 14 2007
Poster of Babel
Babel
Peter Wight was 56 in Babel as 'Tom'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 26 2006
Poster of Kenneth Williams: Fantabulosa!
Kenneth Williams: Fantabulosa!
Peter Wight was 56 in Kenneth Williams: Fantabulosa! as 'Charlie Williams'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 16 2006
Poster of Lassie
Lassie
Peter Wight was 55 in Lassie as 'Dr. Jarrett'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 16 2005
Poster of Pride & Prejudice
Pride & Prejudice
Peter Wight was 55 in Pride & Prejudice as 'Mr. Gardiner'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 16 2005
Poster of Heidi
Heidi
Peter Wight was 55 in Heidi as 'Pastor'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 19 2005
Poster of Uncle Adolf
Uncle Adolf
Peter Wight was 55 in Uncle Adolf as 'Heinrich Hoffman'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 03 2005
Poster of Vera Drake
Vera Drake
Peter Wight was 54 in Vera Drake as 'Det. Inspector Webster'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 22 2004
Poster of The Brides in the Bath
The Brides in the Bath
Peter Wight was 53 in The Brides in the Bath as 'Charles Burnham'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 31 2003
Poster of The Statement
The Statement
Peter Wight was 53 in The Statement as 'Inspector Cholet'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 12 2003
Poster of Three Blind Mice
Three Blind Mice
Peter Wight was 53 in Three Blind Mice as 'Tomlinson'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 08 2003
Poster of The Gathering
The Gathering
Peter Wight was 53 in The Gathering as 'Dave Elford'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 23 2003
Poster of The Project
The Project
Peter Wight was 52 in The Project as 'Neville'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 10 2002
Poster of Lucky Break
Lucky Break
Peter Wight was 51 in Lucky Break as 'George Barratt'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 24 2001
Poster of The Fourth Angel
The Fourth Angel
Peter Wight was 51 in The Fourth Angel as 'M.P.'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 15 2001
Poster of Care
Care
Peter Wight was 50 in Care as 'Francis Chambers'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 08 2000
Poster of Shiner
Shiner
Peter Wight was 50 in Shiner as 'Det. Insp. Grant'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 22 2000
Poster of The Passion
The Passion
Peter Wight was 49 in The Passion as 'Ron'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 01 1999
Poster of FairyTale: A True Story
FairyTale: A True Story
Peter Wight was 47 in FairyTale: A True Story as 'Newspaper Editor'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 24 1997
Poster of Jane Eyre
Jane Eyre
Peter Wight was 47 in Jane Eyre as 'Clergyman'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 09 1997
Poster of Secrets & Lies
Secrets & Lies
Peter Wight was 46 in Secrets & Lies as 'Father in Family Group'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 24 1996
Poster of Meat
Meat
Peter Wight was 44 in Meat as 'Frank'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 25 1994
Poster of Speaking In Tongues
Speaking In Tongues
Peter Wight was 44 in Speaking In Tongues as 'Ben's Father'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 27 1994
Poster of Naked
Naked
Peter Wight was 43 in Naked as 'Brian'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 14 1993
Poster of Scanners III: The Takeover
Scanners III: The Takeover
Peter Wight was 42 in Scanners III: The Takeover as 'Mark Dragon'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 31 1992
Poster of Sleepers
Sleepers
Peter Wight was 41 in Sleepers as 'Village Policeman'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 10 1991
Poster of Codename: Kyril
Codename: Kyril
Peter Wight was 38 in Codename: Kyril as 'Evans'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 29 1988
Poster of Personal Services
Personal Services
Peter Wight was 37 in Personal Services as 'Detective Gibson'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 12 1987
Poster of Will You Love Me Tomorrow
Will You Love Me Tomorrow
Peter Wight was 37 in Will You Love Me Tomorrow as 'John'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 18 1987
Poster of Meantime
Meantime
Peter Wight was 33 in Meantime as 'Estate Manager'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 16 1983
Poster of Murphy's Stroke
Murphy's Stroke
Peter Wight was 30 in Murphy's Stroke as 'Betting Office Clerk'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 21 1980
Poster of The Bitch
The Bitch
Peter Wight was 29 in The Bitch as 'Ricky'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 19 1979
Poster of Where the Heart Is
Where the Heart Is
Peter Wight was 29 in Where the Heart Is as 'Jack'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 13 1979
Poster of The One and Only Phyllis Dixey
The One and Only Phyllis Dixey
Peter Wight was 28 in The One and Only Phyllis Dixey as 'Reporter'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 01 1978
Poster of Sunshine City
Sunshine City
Peter Wight was 23 in Sunshine City
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 12 1973
Poster of Journey to the Center of the Earth
Journey to the Center of the Earth
Peter Wight was 9 in Journey to the Center of the Earth as 'Laird Of Glendarick'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 15 1959
Poster of Shakespeare’s Wart
Shakespeare’s Wart
Peter Wight will be 75+ in Shakespeare’s Wart as 'Director 1'.
Movie Released: Unreleased

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 The Reckoning
The Reckoning
Peter Wight was 73+ in The Reckoning as 'Peter Jaconelli'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 09 2023
Poster of His Dark Materials
His Dark Materials
Peter Wight was 69+ in His Dark Materials as 'Boatman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 03 2019
Poster of A Confession
A Confession
Peter Wight was 69+ in A Confession as 'Charlie Edwards'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 02 2019
Poster of This Time with Alan Partridge
This Time with Alan Partridge
Peter Wight was 69+ in This Time with Alan Partridge as 'John Baskell'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 25 2019
Poster of The Crown
The Crown
Peter Wight was 66+ in The Crown as 'Newspaper Editor'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 04 2016
Poster of Brief Encounters
Brief Encounters
Peter Wight was 66+ in Brief Encounters as 'Brian'.
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Mon, Jul 04 2016
Poster of I Want My Wife Back
I Want My Wife Back
Peter Wight was 66+ in I Want My Wife Back as 'Don (Bex's father)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 18 2016
Poster of Our Zoo
Our Zoo
Peter Wight was 64+ in Our Zoo as 'Albert Mottershead'.
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Wed, Sep 03 2014
Poster of Room at the Top
Room at the Top
Peter Wight was 62+ in Room at the Top as 'Mr. Hoylake'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 26 2012
Poster of The Paradise
The Paradise
Peter Wight was 62+ in The Paradise as 'Edmund Lovett'.
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Tue, Sep 25 2012
Poster of Hit & Miss
Hit & Miss
Peter Wight was 62+ in Hit & Miss as 'Eddie'.
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Tue, May 22 2012
Poster of Titanic
Titanic
Peter Wight was 62+ in Titanic as 'Joseph Rushton'.
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Wed, Mar 21 2012
Poster of Public Enemies
Public Enemies
Peter Wight was 62+ in Public Enemies as 'Ken Whiteley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 04 2012
Poster of Case Sensitive
Case Sensitive
Peter Wight was 61+ in Case Sensitive as 'Robbie Proust'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, May 02 2011
Poster of The Reckoning
The Reckoning
Peter Wight was 61+ in The Reckoning as 'Frederick Taylor'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 06 2011
Poster of Accused
Accused
Peter Wight was 60+ in Accused as 'Alan Maxfield'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 15 2010
Poster of Money
Money
Peter Wight was 60+ in Money as 'Vince People'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 23 2010
Poster of Monday Monday
Monday Monday
Peter Wight was 59+ in Monday Monday
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Mon, Jul 13 2009
Poster of Boy Meets Girl
Boy Meets Girl
Peter Wight was 59+ in Boy Meets Girl
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, May 01 2009
Poster of Sunshine
Sunshine
Peter Wight was 58+ in Sunshine as ', Philip'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 07 2008
Poster of Lark Rise to Candleford
Lark Rise to Candleford
Peter Wight was 58+ in Lark Rise to Candleford
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Sun, Jan 13 2008
Poster of Party Animals
Party Animals
Peter Wight was 57+ in Party Animals as 'George Morgan'.
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Wed, Jan 31 2007
Poster of Hotel Babylon
Hotel Babylon
Peter Wight was 56+ in Hotel Babylon
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Thu, Jan 19 2006
Poster of Life on Mars
Life on Mars
Peter Wight was 56+ in Life on Mars as 'Frank Miller'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 09 2006
Poster of Murder Prevention
Murder Prevention
Peter Wight was 54+ in Murder Prevention
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Sat, Oct 30 2004
Poster of New Tricks
New Tricks
Peter Wight was 54+ in New Tricks as 'Colin Beck'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of Charles II: The Power and The Passion
Charles II: The Power and The Passion
Peter Wight was 53+ in Charles II: The Power and The Passion as 'Ormonde'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 16 2003
Poster of Fortysomething
Fortysomething
Peter Wight was 53+ in Fortysomething as 'Nobby'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 29 2003
Poster of Early Doors
Early Doors
Peter Wight was 53+ in Early Doors as 'Nige'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, May 12 2003
Poster of The Second Coming
The Second Coming
Peter Wight was 53+ in The Second Coming as 'Chief Supt. Len Chadwick'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 09 2003
Poster of Ultimate Force
Ultimate Force
Peter Wight was 52+ in Ultimate Force
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Mon, Sep 16 2002
Poster of Waking the Dead
Waking the Dead
Peter Wight was 51+ in Waking the Dead as 'Donald Hunt'.
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Mon, Jun 18 2001
Poster of Our Mutual Friend
Our Mutual Friend
Peter Wight was 48+ in Our Mutual Friend
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Mon, Mar 09 1998
Poster of Midsomer Murders
Midsomer Murders
Peter Wight was 47+ in Midsomer Murders as 'Ludlow'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 23 1997
Poster of Dalziel & Pascoe
Dalziel & Pascoe
Peter Wight was 46+ in Dalziel & Pascoe
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Sat, Mar 16 1996
Poster of Silent Witness
Silent Witness
Peter Wight was 46+ in Silent Witness as 'Lucas Garner'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Feb 21 1996
Poster of Out of the Blue
Out of the Blue
Peter Wight was 45+ in Out of the Blue as 'D.C. Ron Ludlow'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, May 23 1995
Poster of Hamish Macbeth
Hamish Macbeth
Peter Wight was 45+ in Hamish Macbeth as 'Sydney Braithwaite'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 26 1995
Poster of Devil's Advocate
Devil's Advocate
Peter Wight was 45+ in Devil's Advocate as 'Inspector Costello'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 04 1995
Poster of Anna Lee
Anna Lee
Peter Wight was 44+ in Anna Lee as 'Bernie Schiller'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 27 1994
Poster of Heartbeat
Heartbeat
Peter Wight was 42+ in Heartbeat as 'Len Peters, Bill Budge'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 10 1992
Poster of Casualty
Casualty
Peter Wight was 36+ in Casualty as 'Trevor'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 06 1986
Poster of Shine on Harvey Moon
Shine on Harvey Moon
Peter Wight was 32+ in Shine on Harvey Moon
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 08 1982
Poster of Secret Army
Secret Army
Peter Wight was 27+ in Secret Army as 'Squadron Leader Kennedy'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 07 1977
Poster of The Sweeney
The Sweeney
Peter Wight was 25+ in The Sweeney as 'Jimmy Park'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 02 1975