John Peel
Acting Born Aug 30, 1939 Died Oct 25, 2004 Heswall, Wirral, Merseyside, England, UK 50 credits
Biography
John Peel works in acting. Born August 30, 1939 in Heswall, Wirral, Merseyside, England, UK. Died October 25, 2004. Archytele tracks 50 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
The Story of Microdisney: The Clock Comes Down the Stairs
Mutiny in Heaven: The Birthday Party
King Rocker
You and Yours · Producer
It's Not Repetition, It's Discipline
Rock and Roll's Greatest Failure: Otway the Movie
Here Comes the Summer: The Undertones Story
The Fall
Marc Bolan: The Final Word
John Peel's Record BoxThe Fall: The Wonderful and Frightening World of Mark E. Smith
Celebrity Going HomeCelebrity Going HomeCyderdelic
Grumpy Old MenVivian Stanshall: The Canyons of his MindRichard Thompson: Solitary Life
When Hippies Ruled The WorldMr Trebus: A Life of GrimeThe Story of the Undertones - Teenage KicksThe Story of the Undertones - Teenage Kicks · Writer
Top of the Pops: The True StoryEveryday Something: True Stories from the 21st Century
Five Seconds to SpareWild About Harry
A Life of Grime
Classic Plant · Presenter
HARDtalkClassic TrainsCardigans at ChristmasThe Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart
Funk Me Up, Scotty
Room 101Do You Remember the First Time?Smashie and Nicey: The End of an Era
Shooting Stars
Nul Points?!
Vivian Stanshall: The Early Years
John Peel: Suffolk Comfort
Gimme Shelter
Natural World
Wogan
Brass Tacks: Punk Rock
Radio Wonderful
Fairport Convention and Matthews Southern Comfort
Full Filmography
50 titles- The Story of Microdisney: The Clock Comes Down the Stairs (2024) as Self (archive footage)
- Mutiny in Heaven: The Birthday Party (2023) as Self (Archive Footage)
- King Rocker (2020) as Self
- You and Yours (2018) Producer
- It's Not Repetition, It's Discipline (2014) as Himself
- Rock and Roll's Greatest Failure: Otway the Movie (2013) as Self (archive footage)
- Here Comes the Summer: The Undertones Story (2012) as Himself (Archive Footage)
- The Fall (2009) as Himself (Voice Only)
- Marc Bolan: The Final Word (2007)
- John Peel's Record Box (2005) as Self (archive footage)
- The Fall: The Wonderful and Frightening World of Mark E. Smith (2005) as Himself
- Celebrity Going Home (2004) as Self
- Celebrity Going Home (2004) as Narrator
- Cyderdelic (2004) as Narrator
- Grumpy Old Men (2003) as Self
- Vivian Stanshall: The Canyons of his Mind (2003) as Self
- Richard Thompson: Solitary Life (2003) as Narrator
- When Hippies Ruled The World (2002) as Self
- Mr Trebus: A Life of Grime (2002) as Self - Narrator
- The Story of the Undertones - Teenage Kicks (2002) as Himself
- The Story of the Undertones - Teenage Kicks (2002) Writer
- Top of the Pops: The True Story (2001) as Self
- Everyday Something: True Stories from the 21st Century (2001) as Narrator (voice)
- Five Seconds to Spare (2000) as Big Jon
- Wild About Harry (2000)
- A Life of Grime (1999)
- Classic Plant (1998) Presenter
- HARDtalk (1997)
- Classic Trains (1997) as Narrator
- Cardigans at Christmas (1997) as Self - Narrator (voice)
- The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart (1997) as Himself (Narrator)
- Funk Me Up, Scotty (1996) as Himself
- Room 101 (1994) as Self
- Do You Remember the First Time? (1994)
- Smashie and Nicey: The End of an Era (1994) as John Past-Bedtime
- Shooting Stars (1993) as Self
- Nul Points?! (1992) as Self
- Vivian Stanshall: The Early Years (1991) as Self - (1995 obituary show)
- John Peel: Suffolk Comfort (1990) as Himself
- Gimme Shelter (1987)
- Natural World (1983)
- Wogan (1982) as Self
- Brass Tacks: Punk Rock (1977) as Self
- Radio Wonderful (1973)
- Fairport Convention and Matthews Southern Comfort (1972) as Self - Narrator
- Top of the Pops (1964) as Self - Presenter
- Top of the Pops (1964) as Self - Host
- Top of the Pops (1964) Presenter
- Little Red Robin Hood as Self
- Little Red Robin Hood Archival Footage Coordinator
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is John Peel best known for?
John Peel is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Charlotte's Web (1973), 25-Year-Old High School Girl, I Wouldn’t Do This with a Kid (2018), Red Sonja (2025), HARDtalk (1997).
When and where was John Peel born?
John Peel was born on August 30, 1939 in Heswall, Wirral, Merseyside, England, UK. They passed away on October 25, 2004.
How many credits does John Peel have?
John Peel has accumulated over 50 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1964 to 2024.
What is John Peel's background in cinema and television?
John Peel was a British radio presenter, record producer and music journalist. He's best known for his regular "Peel sessions", a segment in his radio show on BBC 1 in which music bands introduced new songs live in the studio, and for his voice over work on BBC television documentaries.
John Peel by the numbers
50credits
35films
15TV series
1964–2024active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- HARDtalk (1997) — aged about 57
- Shooting Stars (1993) as Self — aged about 53
- Natural World (1983) — aged about 43
- Top of the Pops (1964) as Self - Presenter — aged about 24
- Top of the Pops (1964) as Self - Host — aged about 24
- Room 101 (1994) as Self — aged about 54
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