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Peter Capaldi

Bio: Peter Dougan Capaldi (born April 14, 1958) is a Scottish actor, writer and director. He portrayed the twelfth incarnation of the Doctor in Doctor Who and Malcolm Tucker the spin doctor in The Thick of It, for which he has received four British Academy Television Award nominations, winning Best Male Comedy Performance in 2010
Born: Mon, Apr 14 1958
Birthplace: Glasgow, Scotland, UK
Peter Capaldi is 66 years old
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Poster of Quentin Blake – The Drawing of My Life
Quentin Blake – The Drawing of My Life
Peter Capaldi was
63 in Quentin Blake – The Drawing of My Life
as 'Self'.
Sat, Dec 25 2021
Poster of Benediction
Benediction
Peter Capaldi was
63 in Benediction
as 'Siegfried Sassoon (Older)'.
Thu, Dec 23 2021
Poster of Constellations
Constellations
Peter Capaldi was
63 in Constellations
as 'Roland'.
Thu, Oct 28 2021
Poster of But Why?
But Why?
Peter Capaldi was
63 in But Why?
as 'Older Man'.
Wed, Aug 25 2021
Poster of The Suicide Squad
The Suicide Squad
Peter Capaldi was
63 in The Suicide Squad
as 'Gaius Grieves / The Thinker'.
Wed, Jul 28 2021
Poster of Martin's Close
Martin's Close
Peter Capaldi was
61 in Martin's Close
as 'Dolben'.
Tue, Dec 24 2019
Poster of The Personal History of David Copperfield
The Personal History of David Copperfield
Peter Capaldi was
61 in The Personal History of David Copperfield
as 'Mr. Micawber'.
Thu, Nov 07 2019
Poster of Black Hole Hunters
Black Hole Hunters
Peter Capaldi was
60 in Black Hole Hunters
Wed, Apr 10 2019
Poster of How to See a Black Hole: The Universe's Greatest Mystery
How to See a Black Hole: The Universe's Greatest Mystery
Peter Capaldi was
60 in How to See a Black Hole: The Universe's Greatest Mystery
as 'Narrator'.
Wed, Apr 10 2019
Poster of Christopher Robin
Christopher Robin
Peter Capaldi was
60 in Christopher Robin
as 'Rabbit (voice)'.
Thu, Aug 02 2018
Poster of Doctor Who: Twice Upon a Time
Doctor Who: Twice Upon a Time
Peter Capaldi was
59 in Doctor Who: Twice Upon a Time
as 'The Doctor (12)'.
Mon, Dec 25 2017
Poster of Paddington 2
Paddington 2
Peter Capaldi was
59 in Paddington 2
as 'Reginald Curry'.
Thu, Nov 09 2017
Poster of Doctor Who: The Return of Doctor Mysterio
Doctor Who: The Return of Doctor Mysterio
Peter Capaldi was
58 in Doctor Who: The Return of Doctor Mysterio
as 'The Doctor'.
Mon, Dec 26 2016
Poster of Prison, My Parents & Me
Prison, My Parents & Me
Peter Capaldi was
58 in Prison, My Parents & Me
as 'Narrator'.
Tue, Nov 15 2016
Poster of Doctor Who: Friend from the Future
Doctor Who: Friend from the Future
Peter Capaldi was
58 in Doctor Who: Friend from the Future
as 'The Doctor'.
Sat, Apr 23 2016
Poster of Doctor Who: The Husbands of River Song
Doctor Who: The Husbands of River Song
Peter Capaldi was
57 in Doctor Who: The Husbands of River Song
as 'The Doctor'.
Fri, Dec 25 2015
Poster of Doctor Who: The Doctor's Meditation
Doctor Who: The Doctor's Meditation
Peter Capaldi was
57 in Doctor Who: The Doctor's Meditation
as 'The Doctor'.
Tue, Sep 15 2015
Poster of Doctor Who: Series 9 Prologue
Doctor Who: Series 9 Prologue
Peter Capaldi was
57 in Doctor Who: Series 9 Prologue
as 'The Doctor'.
Fri, Sep 11 2015
Poster of Doctor Who: Last Christmas
Doctor Who: Last Christmas
Peter Capaldi was
56 in Doctor Who: Last Christmas
as 'The Doctor'.
Thu, Dec 25 2014
Poster of Paddington
Paddington
Peter Capaldi was
56 in Paddington
as 'Reginald Curry'.
Mon, Nov 24 2014
Poster of Doctor Who: Dark Water / Death in Heaven
Doctor Who: Dark Water / Death in Heaven
Peter Capaldi was
56 in Doctor Who: Dark Water / Death in Heaven
as 'The Doctor'.
Sat, Nov 08 2014
Poster of Doctor Who: Deep Breath
Doctor Who: Deep Breath
Peter Capaldi was
56 in Doctor Who: Deep Breath
as 'The Doctor (12)'.
Sat, Aug 23 2014
Poster of Doctor Who: Earth Conquest - The World Tour
Doctor Who: Earth Conquest - The World Tour
Peter Capaldi was
56 in Doctor Who: Earth Conquest - The World Tour
as 'Self'.
Fri, Aug 22 2014
Poster of Doctor Who: The Ultimate Companion
Doctor Who: The Ultimate Companion
Peter Capaldi was
56 in Doctor Who: The Ultimate Companion
as 'Self / The Doctor (archive footage)'.
Wed, Aug 13 2014
Poster of Doctor Who: The Time of the Doctor
Doctor Who: The Time of the Doctor
Peter Capaldi was
55 in Doctor Who: The Time of the Doctor
as 'The Doctor (12)'.
Wed, Dec 25 2013
Poster of Who's Afraid of Machiavelli?
Who's Afraid of Machiavelli?
Peter Capaldi was
55 in Who's Afraid of Machiavelli?
as 'Self - Presenter'.
Tue, Dec 03 2013
Poster of Doctor Who: The Day of the Doctor
Doctor Who: The Day of the Doctor
Peter Capaldi was
55 in Doctor Who: The Day of the Doctor
as 'The Doctor (12) (uncredited)'.
Sat, Nov 23 2013
Poster of The Fifth Estate
The Fifth Estate
Peter Capaldi was
55 in The Fifth Estate
as 'Alan Rusbridger'.
Fri, Oct 11 2013
Poster of Doctor Who Live: The Next Doctor
Doctor Who Live: The Next Doctor
Peter Capaldi was
55 in Doctor Who Live: The Next Doctor
as 'Himself'.
Sun, Aug 04 2013
Poster of World War Z
World War Z
Peter Capaldi was
55 in World War Z
as 'W.H.O. Doctor'.
Wed, Jun 19 2013
Poster of Inside the Mind of Leonardo
Inside the Mind of Leonardo
Peter Capaldi was
54 in Inside the Mind of Leonardo
as 'Leonardo da Vinci'.
Sun, Mar 24 2013
Poster of The Cricklewood Greats
The Cricklewood Greats
Peter Capaldi was
53 in The Cricklewood Greats
as 'Himself'.
Sun, Feb 05 2012
Poster of Big Fat Gypsy Gangster
Big Fat Gypsy Gangster
Peter Capaldi was
53 in Big Fat Gypsy Gangster
as 'Peter Van Gellis'.
Wed, Sep 14 2011
Poster of The Murder at Road Hill House
The Murder at Road Hill House
Peter Capaldi was
53 in The Murder at Road Hill House
as 'Samuel Kent'.
Mon, Apr 25 2011
Poster of Bistro
Bistro
Peter Capaldi was
52 in Bistro
as 'Max'.
Fri, Oct 01 2010
Poster of In the Loop
In the Loop
Peter Capaldi was
50 in In the Loop
as 'Malcolm Tucker'.
Thu, Jan 22 2009
Poster of Spinners and Losers
Spinners and Losers
Peter Capaldi was
49 in Spinners and Losers
as 'Malcolm Tucker'.
Tue, Jul 03 2007
Poster of Magicians
Magicians
Peter Capaldi was
49 in Magicians
as 'Mike Francis'.
Fri, May 18 2007
Poster of The Rise of the Nutters
The Rise of the Nutters
Peter Capaldi was
48 in The Rise of the Nutters
as 'Malcolm Tucker'.
Tue, Jan 02 2007
Poster of Aftersun
Aftersun
Peter Capaldi was
48 in Aftersun
as 'Jim'.
Fri, Sep 08 2006
Poster of Wild Country
Wild Country
Peter Capaldi was
47 in Wild Country
as 'Father Steve'.
Sat, Apr 01 2006
Poster of Pinochet in Suburbia
Pinochet in Suburbia
Peter Capaldi was
47 in Pinochet in Suburbia
as 'Andy McEntee'.
Sun, Mar 26 2006
Poster of The Best Man
The Best Man
Peter Capaldi was
47 in The Best Man
as 'Priest'.
Sat, Jul 09 2005
Poster of House of 9
House of 9
Peter Capaldi was
47 in House of 9
as 'Max Roy'.
Sun, Jun 19 2005
Poster of Salvage
Salvage
Peter Capaldi was
46 in Salvage
as 'James Mulwray'.
Wed, Dec 01 2004
Poster of Modigliani
Modigliani
Peter Capaldi was
46 in Modigliani
as 'Jean Cocteau'.
Tue, May 18 2004
Poster of Niceland (Population. 1.000.002)
Niceland (Population. 1.000.002)
Peter Capaldi was
45 in Niceland (Population. 1.000.002)
as 'John'.
Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of Mrs Caldicot's Cabbage War
Mrs Caldicot's Cabbage War
Peter Capaldi was
44 in Mrs Caldicot's Cabbage War
as 'Derek'.
Thu, Jan 30 2003
Poster of Unconditional Love
Unconditional Love
Peter Capaldi was
44 in Unconditional Love
as 'DI Terry Machin'.
Mon, Jan 20 2003
Poster of Solid Geometry
Solid Geometry
Peter Capaldi was
44 in Solid Geometry
as 'David Hunter'.
Thu, Nov 28 2002
Poster of Max
Max
Peter Capaldi was
44 in Max
as 'David Cohn'.
Tue, Sep 10 2002
Poster of Hotel!
Hotel!
Peter Capaldi was
42 in Hotel!
as 'Hilton Gilfoyle'.
Sat, Feb 17 2001
Poster of The Greatest Store in the World
The Greatest Store in the World
Peter Capaldi was
41 in The Greatest Store in the World
as 'Mr. Whiskers'.
Fri, Dec 24 1999
Poster of What Rats Won't Do
What Rats Won't Do
Peter Capaldi was
40 in What Rats Won't Do
as 'Tony'.
Wed, Jul 01 1998
Poster of Boswell's Boswell
Boswell's Boswell
Peter Capaldi was
40 in Boswell's Boswell
as 'James Boswell (voice)'.
Sat, May 16 1998
Poster of I Hate Christmas Too
I Hate Christmas Too
Peter Capaldi was
39 in I Hate Christmas Too
as 'Man'.
Thu, Dec 25 1997
Poster of Shooting Fish
Shooting Fish
Peter Capaldi was
39 in Shooting Fish
as 'Mr Gilzean'.
Fri, Aug 22 1997
Poster of Bean
Bean
Peter Capaldi was
39 in Bean
as 'Gareth'.
Thu, Jul 03 1997
Poster of Smilla's Sense of Snow
Smilla's Sense of Snow
Peter Capaldi was
38 in Smilla's Sense of Snow
as 'Birgo Lander'.
Fri, Feb 28 1997
Poster of The Treasure Seekers
The Treasure Seekers
Peter Capaldi was
38 in The Treasure Seekers
as 'Jellicoe'.
Wed, Dec 25 1996
Poster of Giving Tongue
Giving Tongue
Peter Capaldi was
38 in Giving Tongue
as 'Duncan Fielding'.
Sun, Sep 01 1996
Poster of Runway One
Runway One
Peter Capaldi was
37 in Runway One
as 'Mick Galligan'.
Mon, Aug 28 1995
Poster of Captives
Captives
Peter Capaldi was
36 in Captives
as 'Simon'.
Tue, May 03 1994
Poster of Jealousy
Jealousy
Peter Capaldi was
35 in Jealousy
as 'John'.
Thu, May 27 1993
Poster of Rik Mayall Presents: Micky Love
Rik Mayall Presents: Micky Love
Peter Capaldi was
35 in Rik Mayall Presents: Micky Love
as 'David Critchley'.
Thu, May 20 1993
Poster of Soft Top Hard Shoulder
Soft Top Hard Shoulder
Peter Capaldi was
34 in Soft Top Hard Shoulder
as 'Gavin Bellini'.
Fri, Jan 15 1993
Poster of The Secret Agent
The Secret Agent
Peter Capaldi was
34 in The Secret Agent
as 'Mr Vladimir'.
Wed, Oct 28 1992
Poster of Mr. Wakefield's Crusade
Mr. Wakefield's Crusade
Peter Capaldi was
34 in Mr. Wakefield's Crusade
as 'Luke Wakefield'.
Wed, Apr 22 1992
Poster of The Cloning of Joanna May
The Cloning of Joanna May
Peter Capaldi was
33 in The Cloning of Joanna May
as 'Isaac'.
Thu, Jan 16 1992
Poster of Selling Hitler
Selling Hitler
Peter Capaldi was
33 in Selling Hitler
as 'Thomas Walde'.
Tue, Jun 11 1991
Poster of Do Not Disturb
Do Not Disturb
Peter Capaldi was
32 in Do Not Disturb
Sun, Mar 17 1991
Poster of December Bride
December Bride
Peter Capaldi was
32 in December Bride
Thu, May 17 1990
Poster of Rosie the Great
Rosie the Great
Peter Capaldi was
31 in Rosie the Great
as 'The British Ambassador'.
Mon, Jul 24 1989
Poster of Dream Baby
Dream Baby
Peter Capaldi was
31 in Dream Baby
as 'Willie'.
Mon, May 29 1989
Poster of Dangerous Liaisons
Dangerous Liaisons
Peter Capaldi was
30 in Dangerous Liaisons
as 'Azolan'.
Wed, Dec 21 1988
Poster of The Love Child
The Love Child
Peter Capaldi was
30 in The Love Child
as 'Dillon'.
Thu, Sep 22 1988
Poster of The Lair of the White Worm
The Lair of the White Worm
Peter Capaldi was
30 in The Lair of the White Worm
as 'Angus Flint'.
Wed, Sep 21 1988
Poster of Up Line
Up Line
Peter Capaldi was
28 in Up Line
as 'Scott Dare'.
Wed, Feb 04 1987
Poster of God's Chosen Car Park
God's Chosen Car Park
Peter Capaldi was
28 in God's Chosen Car Park
as 'Everard'.
Mon, Dec 01 1986
Poster of Turtle Diary
Turtle Diary
Peter Capaldi was
27 in Turtle Diary
as 'Assistant Keeper'.
Fri, Dec 06 1985
Poster of John and Yoko: A Love Story
John and Yoko: A Love Story
Peter Capaldi was
27 in John and Yoko: A Love Story
as 'George Harrison'.
Mon, Dec 02 1985
Poster of Local Hero
Local Hero
Peter Capaldi was
24 in Local Hero
as 'Oldsen'.
Thu, Feb 17 1983
Poster of Living Apart Together
Living Apart Together
Peter Capaldi was
24 in Living Apart Together
as 'Joe'.
Mon, Nov 29 1982

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 Criminal Record
Criminal Record
Peter Capaldi was
65+ in Criminal Record
as 'DCI Daniel Hegarty'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 10 2024
Poster of The Devil's Hour
The Devil's Hour
Peter Capaldi was
64+ in The Devil's Hour
as 'Gideon Shepherd'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 28 2022
Poster of Watership Down
Watership Down
Peter Capaldi was
60+ in Watership Down
as 'Kehaar (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sat, Dec 22 2018
Poster of James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction
James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction
Peter Capaldi was
60+ in James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 29 2018
Poster of Class
Class
Peter Capaldi was
58+ in Class
as 'The Doctor'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 22 2016
Poster of Doctor Who Extra
Doctor Who Extra
Peter Capaldi was
56+ in Doctor Who Extra
as 'The Doctor, Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Aug 23 2014
Poster of The Musketeers
The Musketeers
Peter Capaldi was
55+ in The Musketeers
as 'Cardinal Richelieu'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 19 2014
Poster of Punk Britannia
Punk Britannia
Peter Capaldi was
54+ in Punk Britannia
as 'Narrator'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jun 01 2012
Poster of The Natural World--Komodo: The Deadly Bite
The Natural World--Komodo: The Deadly Bite
Peter Capaldi was
53+ in The Natural World--Komodo: The Deadly Bite
as 'voice actor'.
First Air Date
Wed, Aug 24 2011
Poster of The Hour
The Hour
Peter Capaldi was
53+ in The Hour
as 'Randall Brown'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jul 19 2011
Poster of The Field of Blood
The Field of Blood
Peter Capaldi was
53+ in The Field of Blood
as 'Dr. Pete'.
First Air Date
Sun, May 08 2011
Poster of The Nativity
The Nativity
Peter Capaldi was
52+ in The Nativity
as 'Balthazar'.
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 20 2010
Poster of Accused
Accused
Peter Capaldi was
52+ in Accused
First Air Date
Mon, Nov 15 2010
Poster of 10 Minute Tales
10 Minute Tales
Peter Capaldi was
51+ in 10 Minute Tales
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 21 2009
Poster of Getting On
Getting On
Peter Capaldi was
51+ in Getting On
as 'Peter Healy'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jul 08 2009
Poster of The Penguins of Madagascar
The Penguins of Madagascar
Peter Capaldi was
50+ in The Penguins of Madagascar
as 'Uncle Nigel (voice)'.
First Air Date
Fri, Nov 28 2008
Poster of The Devil's Whore
The Devil's Whore
Peter Capaldi was
50+ in The Devil's Whore
as 'King Charles I'.
First Air Date
Wed, Nov 19 2008
Poster of Midnight Man
Midnight Man
Peter Capaldi was
50+ in Midnight Man
as 'Trevor'.
First Air Date
Thu, May 08 2008
Poster of Fallen Angel
Fallen Angel
Peter Capaldi was
48+ in Fallen Angel
as 'Henry Appleton'.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 11 2007
Poster of The Graham Norton Show
The Graham Norton Show
Peter Capaldi was
48+ in The Graham Norton Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 22 2007
Poster of Skins
Skins
Peter Capaldi was
48+ in Skins
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 25 2007
Poster of The Martians and Us
The Martians and Us
Peter Capaldi was
48+ in The Martians and Us
as 'Narrator'.
First Air Date
Mon, Nov 13 2006
Poster of Torchwood
Torchwood
Peter Capaldi was
48+ in Torchwood
as 'John Frobisher'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 22 2006
Poster of Aftersun
Aftersun
Peter Capaldi was
48+ in Aftersun
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 08 2006
Poster of The One Show
The One Show
Peter Capaldi was
48+ in The One Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 14 2006
Poster of The Thick of It
The Thick of It
Peter Capaldi was
47+ in The Thick of It
as 'Malcolm Tucker'.
First Air Date
Thu, May 19 2005
Poster of Doctor Who
Doctor Who
Peter Capaldi was
46+ in Doctor Who
as 'Caecilius, The Doctor, The Doctor (uncredited), Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Mar 26 2005
Poster of Sea of Souls
Sea of Souls
Peter Capaldi was
45+ in Sea of Souls
as 'Gordon Fleming'.
First Air Date
Mon, Feb 02 2004
Poster of Peep Show
Peep Show
Peter Capaldi was
45+ in Peep Show
as 'Professor Alistair MacLeish'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 19 2003
Poster of Fortysomething
Fortysomething
Peter Capaldi was
45+ in Fortysomething
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 29 2003
Poster of Foyle's War
Foyle's War
Peter Capaldi was
44+ in Foyle's War
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 27 2002
Poster of Judge John Deed
Judge John Deed
Peter Capaldi was
43+ in Judge John Deed
First Air Date
Mon, Nov 26 2001
Poster of Waking the Dead
Waking the Dead
Peter Capaldi was
43+ in Waking the Dead
as 'Lucien Calvin'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 18 2001
Poster of In Deep
In Deep
Peter Capaldi was
42+ in In Deep
as 'Jeremy Church'.
First Air Date
Mon, Feb 19 2001
Poster of Psychos
Psychos
Peter Capaldi was
41+ in Psychos
First Air Date
Thu, May 06 1999
Poster of The History of Tom Jones: A Foundling
The History of Tom Jones: A Foundling
Peter Capaldi was
39+ in The History of Tom Jones: A Foundling
as 'Lord Fellamar'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 09 1997
Poster of Midsomer Murders
Midsomer Murders
Peter Capaldi was
38+ in Midsomer Murders
as 'Laurence Barker'.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 23 1997
Poster of The Crow Road
The Crow Road
Peter Capaldi was
38+ in The Crow Road
as 'Rory McHoan'.
First Air Date
Mon, Nov 04 1996
Poster of Neverwhere
Neverwhere
Peter Capaldi was
38+ in Neverwhere
as 'Islington'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 12 1996
Poster of The Vicar of Dibley
The Vicar of Dibley
Peter Capaldi was
36+ in The Vicar of Dibley
First Air Date
Thu, Nov 10 1994
Poster of Chandler & Co.
Chandler & Co.
Peter Capaldi was
36+ in Chandler & Co.
First Air Date
Tue, Jul 12 1994
Poster of The All New Alexei Sayle Show
The All New Alexei Sayle Show
Peter Capaldi was
35+ in The All New Alexei Sayle Show
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 06 1994
Poster of Rik Mayall Presents
Rik Mayall Presents
Peter Capaldi was
35+ in Rik Mayall Presents
as 'David Critchley'.
First Air Date
Thu, May 20 1993
Poster of Selling Hitler
Selling Hitler
Peter Capaldi was
33+ in Selling Hitler
as 'Thomas Walde'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jun 11 1991
Poster of Prime Suspect
Prime Suspect
Peter Capaldi was
32+ in Prime Suspect
as 'Vernon 'Vera' Reynolds'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 07 1991
Poster of Stay Lucky
Stay Lucky
Peter Capaldi was
31+ in Stay Lucky
First Air Date
Fri, Dec 08 1989
Poster of Agatha Christie's Poirot
Agatha Christie's Poirot
Peter Capaldi was
30+ in Agatha Christie's Poirot
as 'Claude Langton'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 08 1989
Poster of This Morning
This Morning
Peter Capaldi was
30+ in This Morning
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 03 1988
Poster of The Ruth Rendell Mysteries
The Ruth Rendell Mysteries
Peter Capaldi was
29+ in The Ruth Rendell Mysteries
as 'Zeno Vedast'.
First Air Date
Sun, Aug 02 1987
Poster of Natural World
Natural World
Peter Capaldi was
25+ in Natural World
as 'Narrator'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 30 1983
Poster of The Comic Strip Presents...
The Comic Strip Presents...
Peter Capaldi was
24+ in The Comic Strip Presents...
as 'John'.
First Air Date
Tue, Nov 02 1982
Poster of Minder
Minder
Peter Capaldi was
21+ in Minder
as 'Ozzie'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 29 1979
Poster of Trawlermen
Trawlermen
Peter Capaldi will be
66+ in Trawlermen
First Air Date
Unreleased