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Pete Firman

Known For
Acting
Born
April 26, 1980 in Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England, UK
Active Years
2003–2024 (22 Years)
Total Credits
8 credits in database
Acting Born Apr 26, 1980 Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England, UK 8 credits
8
Total Credits
2003–2024
22 Years Career Span
2
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Biography

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Name: Peter "Pete" Firman.
Nationality/Origin: English.
Birthdate: April 26, 1980.
Birthplace: Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England, UK.
Professions: Magician, comedian, television presenter, and actor.
TV Appearances (Magic Shows): BBC1, ITV, Channel 4, Five, and Sky1.
Specific TV Shows:
Stake Out (CBBC presenter).
Wait for It..! (CBBC presenter).
The Magicians (BBC One, series 2 regular magician).
Comedy Cuts (Actor).
The Generation Game (BBC1).
The Next Great Magician (ITV1).
Tonight at the London Palladium (ITV1).
Let's Sing & Dance for Comic Relief (BBC1).
Tommy Cooper Forever (ITV1).
Current/Upcoming Work: Tricks & Giggles (touring from September through 2026).

Pete Firman is an English actor, comedian, television presenter, and magician born on April 26, 1980, in Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England. He has appeared in magic shows on various channels, including BBC1, ITV, Channel 4, Five, and Sky1. His television credits include acting in Comedy Cuts and appearing on The Generation Game, The Next Great Magician, Tonight at the London Palladium, Let's Sing & Dance for Comic Relief, and Tommy Cooper Forever. Firman served as a presenter for the CBBC game shows Stake Out and Wait for It..! and was a regular magician on series 2 of the BBC

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Career overview

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Name: Peter "Pete" Firman.
Nationality: English.
Professions: Magician, comedian, television presenter, and actor.
Birth Date: April 26, 1980.
Birth Place: Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England, UK.
Magic Show Channels: BBC1, ITV, Channel 4, Five, and Sky1.
TV Presenting: CBBC game shows Stake Out and Wait for It..!.
Specific TV Roles/Appearances:
The Magicians (BBC One, series 2) as a regular magician.
Comedy Cuts (Actor credit).
The Generation Game (BBC1).
The Next Great Magician (ITV1).
Tonight at the London Palladium (ITV1).
Let's Sing & Dance for Comic Relief (BBC1).
Tommy Cooper Forever (ITV1).
Current/Upcoming Tour: Tricks & Giggles, touring from September through 2026.
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Peter Pete Firman is an English magician, comedian, television presenter, and actor born in Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, on April 26, 1980. He has established a career as a television regular and a magician, appearing in magic shows across various networks including BBC1, ITV, Channel 4, Five, and Sky1. His television work includes serving as a regular magician during the second series of the BBC One program The Magicians.
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Firman has held presenting roles on CBBC, where he hosted the game shows Stake Out and Wait for It..!. His television appearances also include Comedy Cuts, The Generation Game on BBC1, The Next Great Magician on ITV1, and Tonight at the London Palladium on ITV1. Additionally, he has appeared on Let's Sing & Dance for Comic Relief on BBC1 and Tommy Cooper Forever on ITV1.
Paragraph 3: Current work.
His current professional activities include the tour of his show, Tricks & Giggles, which is scheduled to run from September through 2026.
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Peter Pete Firman is an English magician, comedian, television presenter, and actor born in Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, on April 26, 1980. He has established a career as a television regular and a magician, appearing in magic shows across various networks including BBC1, ITV, Channel 4, Five, and Sky1. His television work includes serving as a regular magician during the second series of the BBC One program The Magicians.

Firman has held presenting roles on CBBC, where he hosted the game shows Stake Out and Wait for It..!. His television appearances also include Comedy Cuts, The Generation Game on BBC1, The Next Great Magician on ITV1, and Tonight at the London Palladium on ITV1. Additionally, he has appeared on Let's Sing & Dance for Comic Relief on BBC1 and Tommy Cooper Forever on ITV1.

His current professional activities include the tour of his show, Tricks & Giggles, which is scheduled to run from September through 2026.
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Career timeline

Tommy Cooper: The Lost Tapes
Good Omens
Let's Sing and Dance for Comic Relief
The MagiciansTV's 50 Greatest Magic Tricks
Peacock Season
The Secret World of Magic
Celebrity Mastermind

Full Filmography

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  • Tommy Cooper: The Lost Tapes (2024) as Himself
  • Good Omens (2019) as Pat
  • Let's Sing and Dance for Comic Relief (2017) as Self - Contestant
  • The Magicians (2011) as Self
  • TV's 50 Greatest Magic Tricks (2011) as Self
  • Peacock Season (2010) as Pete
  • The Secret World of Magic (2005) as Self
  • Celebrity Mastermind (2003)
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What movies or TV shows is Pete Firman best known for?

Pete Firman is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Good Omens (2019), Flipper (1963).

When and where was Pete Firman born?

Pete Firman was born on April 26, 1980 in Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England, UK.

How many credits does Pete Firman have?

Pete Firman has accumulated over 8 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2003 to 2024.

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Subject: Pete Firman (Acting). Role: Television and film archivist. Constraints: Use only verifiable facts from the provided sources. No invention, no guessing, no markdown, no headings, no bullet points, no preamble. Format: Plain text, neutral, encyclopedic prose. Word count: 90-130 words. Name: Peter "Pete" Firman. ...

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8credits
3films
5TV series
2003–2024active years

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