Peter Chelsom
Biography
Peter Chelsom is a British actor and film director. Born on April 20, 1956, in Blackpool, Lancashire, he is the son of antiques shop owners Kay and Reginald Chelsom. Chelsom studied at the Central School of Drama in London. He worked as an actor for the Royal Shakespeare Company and in various film and television productions. He also ran the television film course at Central School of Drama from 1985-1998. Chelsom has directed films such as Shall We Dance? and Hannah Montana: The Movie.
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Full Filmography
35 titles- A Sudden Case of Christmas (2024) Director
- A Sudden Case of Christmas (2024) Screenplay
- Security (2021) Story
- Security (2021) Screenplay
- Security (2021) Director
- Berlin, I Love You (2019) Director
- The Space Between Us (2017) as Centaur (voice)
- The Space Between Us (2017) Director
- Hector and the Search for Happiness (2014) Director
- Hector and the Search for Happiness (2014) Screenplay
- Hannah Montana: The Movie (2009) Director
- Psych (2006) as Actor
- Shall We Dance? (2004) Director
- Serendipity (2001) Director
- Town & Country (2001) Director
- The Mighty (1998) Director
- Funny Bones (1995) Director
- Funny Bones (1995) Writer
- Funny Bones (1995) Producer
- Hear My Song (1991) Director
- Hear My Song (1991) Story
- Hear My Song (1991) Screenplay
- Treacle (1987) Director
- Treacle (1987) Writer
- A Woman of Substance (1985) as Edwin Fairley
- Star Quality (1985) as Bryan Snow
- Christmas Present (1985) as Nigel Playfayre
- Sorrell and Son (1984) as Kit Sorrell
- An Englishman Abroad (1983) as Giles
- Intensive Care (1982) as Very Young Doctor
- Cream in My Coffee (1980) as Young Bernard
- The American Success Company (1980) as Mitchell
- School Play (1979) as Grunt
- Playhouse (1974) as Grunt
- The Beauty of Sharks Director
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Peter Chelsom best known for?
Peter Chelsom is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Space Between Us (2017), The Space Between Us (2017), Hector and the Search for Happiness (2014), Hector and the Search for Happiness (2014).
When and where was Peter Chelsom born?
Peter Chelsom was born on April 20, 1956 in Blackpool, Lancashire, England, UK.
How many credits does Peter Chelsom have?
Peter Chelsom has accumulated over 35 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1974 to 2024.
What is Peter Chelsom's background in cinema and television?
Peter Chelsom is a British actor and film director. Born on April 20, 1956, in Blackpool, Lancashire, he is the son of antiques shop owners Kay and Reginald Chelsom. Chelsom studied at the Central School of Drama in London. He worked as an actor for the Royal Shakespeare Company and in various film and television produ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Psych (2006) as Actor — aged about 50
- A Woman of Substance (1985) as Edwin Fairley — aged about 29
- The Space Between Us (2017) as Centaur (voice) — aged about 61
- Playhouse (1974) as Grunt — aged about 18
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