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Pete Waterman

Known For
Acting
Born
January 15, 1947 in Coventry, Warwickshire, England, UK
Active Years
1989–2026 (38 Years)
Total Credits
39 credits in database
Acting Born Jan 15, 1947 Coventry, Warwickshire, England, UK 39 credits
39
Total Credits
1989–2026
38 Years Career Span
11
Vault Titles
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Key Co-Stars

Biography

Subject: Pete Waterman (Acting).
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Source [1]: Pete Waterman (also known as Peter Waterman). Gender: Male. Birthday: January 15, 1947. Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England, UK. Known for: Acting. 38 known credits.
Source [2]: Known as Actor and Creator. Work includes: Stock Aitken Waterman: Legends of Pop, The Hit Man and Her, Trains with Pete Waterman, Pop Idol, Busted: Christmas for Everyone, ABBA Silver, ABBA Gold, Britain's Got the Pop Factor... and Possibly a New Celebrity Jesus Christ Soapstar Superstar.
Source [3]: Soundtrack: Coming to America. Born in England. Pop music producer (Stock Aitken Waterman team with Mike Stock and Matt Aitken). Produced for Samantha Fox, Rick Astley, Mel & Kim, Sinitta.
Source [4]: Actor Guide.
Source [5]: Peter Alan Waterman. English record producer, songwriter, and television personality. Member of Stock Aitken Waterman. Co-wrote/co-produced UK hit singles. Railway enthusiast, owns historic/commercial collections.
Full Name: Peter Alan Waterman.
Born: January 15, 1947, in Coventry, Warwickshire, England, UK.
Roles: Actor, creator, record producer, songwriter, and television personality.
Acting/Creator Credits: Stock Aitken Waterman: Legends of Pop, The Hit Man and Her, Trains with Pete Waterman, Pop Idol, Busted: Christmas for Everyone, ABBA Silver, ABBA Gold, and Britain's Got the Pop Factor... and Possibly a New Celebrity Jesus Christ Soapstar Superstar.
Music Background: Member of the Stock Aitken Waterman production and songwriting team with Mike Stock and Matt Aitken. Produced songs for artists including Samantha Fox, Rick Astley, Mel & Kim, and Sinitta.

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Career

Career overview

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[1] Pete Waterman (TMDB): Known for acting. Birthday: January 15, 1947. Place of birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England, UK. Also known as Peter Waterman.
[2] Pete Waterman (TMDB): Known as Actor and Creator. Credits include: Stock Aitken Waterman: Legends of Pop, The Hit Man and Her, Trains with Pete Waterman, Pop Idol, Busted: Christmas for Everyone, ABBA Silver, ABBA Gold, Britain's Got the Pop Factor... and Possibly a New Celebrity Jesus Christ Soapstar Superstar.
[3] Pete Waterman (IMDb): Soundtrack: Coming to America. Pop music producer (Stock Aitken Waterman team with Mike Stock and Matt Aitken). Produced for Samantha Fox, Rick Astley, Mel & Kim, Sinitta.
[4] Pete Waterman (TVmaze): Actor guide.
[5] Pete Waterman (Wikiwand): Peter Alan Waterman. English record producer, songwriter, television personality. Member of Stock Aitken Waterman. Railway enthusiast.
Paragraph 1: Identity and Background.
Peter Alan Waterman, also known as Peter Waterman, is an English record producer, songwriter, and television personality born in Coventry, Warwickshire, England, on January 15, 1947. He is recognized as an actor and creator with 38 known credits. As a member of the Stock Aitken Waterman production and songwriting team, he worked alongside Mike Stock and Matt Aitken to produce songs for various pop artists, including Rick Astley, Samantha Fox, Mel & Kim, and Sinitta.
Paragraph 2: Acting/Television Credits.
Waterman's work in television and film includes credits such as Stock Aitken Waterman: Legends of Pop, The Hit Man and Her, and Trains with Pete Waterman. His filmography also features appearances or involvement in Pop Idol, Busted: Christmas for Everyone, ABBA Silver, and ABBA Gold. Other listed works include Britain's Got the Pop Factor... and Possibly a New Celebrity Jesus Christ Soapstar Superstar. Additionally, he is credited with the soundtrack for Coming to America.
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"Peter Alan Waterman, also known as Peter Waterman, is an English record producer, songwriter, and television personality born in Coventry, Warwickshire, England, on January 15, 1947. He is recognized as an actor and creator with 38 known credits. As a member of the Stock Aitken Waterman production and songwriting team, he worked alongside Mike Stock and Matt Aitken to produce songs for various pop artists, including Rick Astley, Samantha Fox, Mel & Kim, and Sinitta.

Waterman's work in television and film includes credits such as Stock Aitken Waterman: Legends of Pop, The Hit Man and Her, and Trains with Pete Waterman. His filmography also features appearances or involvement in Pop Idol, Busted: Christmas for Everyone, ABBA Silver, and ABBA Gold. Other listed works include Britain's Got the Pop Factor... and Possibly a New Celebrity Jesus Christ Soapstar Superstar. Additionally, he is credited with the soundtrack for Coming to America."
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Career timeline

Kylie
The Best of Eurovision in the 70s
The Big Snow of '47Sounds Like It's Christmas with Ken Bruce
Stock Aitken Waterman: Legends of PopABBA Silver, ABBA GoldStock Aitken Waterman: Legends of PopSounds Like the 80sLittle Trains & Big Names with Pete Waterman
Kylie Minogue V The Bee Gees
2 Tone: The Sound of Coventry
ABBA: In Their Own WordsAnt and Dec's 30 Greatest Moments
High Energy: Disco on Amphetamines
20 Moments That Rocked Talent ShowsPeter Kay: 20 Years of Funny
Angela and FriendsLive from Studio Five
Britain's Got the Pop Factor... and Possibly a New Celebrity Jesus Christ Soapstar Superstar Strictly on Ice
The Alan Titchmarsh ShowIf It Ain't Stiff: The Stiff Records Story
The One ShowGreat British MenuCelebrity MasterchefThe Story of Light EntertainmentThe Summer of Rave, 1989
The Paul O'Grady ShowTrains with Pete Waterman
World IdolBusted: Christmas for Everyone
Ant & Dec's Saturday Night TakeawayPopstars: The RivalsThat Tony Wilson
Pop IdolTop of the Pops: The True Story
Heroes of Comedy: Arthur Askey
Ready, Steady, Cook
The Hit Man and HerThe Hit Man and Her · Creator

Full Filmography

39 titles
  • Kylie (2026) as Self
  • The Best of Eurovision in the 70s (2025) as Self
  • The Big Snow of '47 (2024) as Self
  • Sounds Like It's Christmas with Ken Bruce (2024) as Self - Contributor
  • Stock Aitken Waterman: Legends of Pop (2023) as Self
  • ABBA Silver, ABBA Gold (2023) as Himself - producer
  • Stock Aitken Waterman: Legends of Pop (2023) as Self
  • Sounds Like the 80s (2023) as Self
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  • Little Trains & Big Names with Pete Waterman (2023) as Presenter
  • Kylie Minogue V The Bee Gees (2022) as Self (archive footage)
  • 2 Tone: The Sound of Coventry (2021)
  • ABBA: In Their Own Words (2020) as Self
  • Ant and Dec's 30 Greatest Moments (2020) as Self
  • High Energy: Disco on Amphetamines (2019) as Self - DJ
  • 20 Moments That Rocked Talent Shows (2015) as Self - Judge, Pop Idol
  • Peter Kay: 20 Years of Funny (2015) as Self
  • Angela and Friends (2009)
  • Live from Studio Five (2009) as Self
  • Britain's Got the Pop Factor... and Possibly a New Celebrity Jesus Christ Soapstar Superstar Strictly on Ice (2008) as Self
  • The Alan Titchmarsh Show (2007) as Self
  • If It Ain't Stiff: The Stiff Records Story (2007) as Self
  • The One Show (2006) as Self
  • Great British Menu (2006) as Self - Guest Judge
  • Celebrity Masterchef (2006)
  • The Story of Light Entertainment (2006) as Self
  • The Summer of Rave, 1989 (2006) as Self
  • The Paul O'Grady Show (2004)
  • Trains with Pete Waterman (2004) as Self - Presenter
  • World Idol (2003) as Self
  • Busted: Christmas for Everyone (2003) as Self
  • Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway (2002) as Self
  • Popstars: The Rivals (2002) as Judge
  • That Tony Wilson (2002) as Self
  • Pop Idol (2001) as Self - Judge
  • Top of the Pops: The True Story (2001) as Self
  • Heroes of Comedy: Arthur Askey (1998) as Self
  • Ready, Steady, Cook (1994) as Self - Guest
  • The Hit Man and Her (1989) as Host (Hitman)
  • The Hit Man and Her (1989) Creator

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Pete Waterman best known for?

Pete Waterman is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Someone's Watching Me! (1978), Ghost in the Shell 2.0 (2008), The One Show (2006), Great British Menu (2006).

When and where was Pete Waterman born?

Pete Waterman was born on January 15, 1947 in Coventry, Warwickshire, England, UK.

How many credits does Pete Waterman have?

Pete Waterman has accumulated over 39 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1989 to 2026.

What is Pete Waterman's background in cinema and television?

Subject: Pete Waterman (Acting). Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use ONLY provided sources. No invented details. No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points. Plain text only. Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Word count target: 90-130 words. Source [1]: Pete Waterman (also known...

Pete Waterman by the numbers

39credits
19films
20TV series
1989–2026active years

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