Peter Ferdinando
- Known For
- Acting
- Birthplace
- London, United Kingdom
- Active Years
- 1986–2025 (40 Years)
- Total Credits
- 41 credits in database
Biography
Peter Ferdinando is a British character actor born in London, United Kingdom. Known for his varied performances, he has collaborated extensively with director and cousin Gerard Johnson, playing the title role in Tony and the lead role in Hyena. He also played the King Pin Spencer in David Mackenzie's prison drama Starred Up. Additionally, he regularly collaborates with British filmmaker Ben Wheatley, having played Jacob in A Field in England, The Half-Face Man in the Doctor Who episode Deep Breath, and Paul in High-Rise. His more recent work includes Tommy's Honour with Peter Mullan, directed by Jason Connery, and Ghost in the She. His credits include work across movies and television shows.
Career overview
Peter Ferdinando is a British character actor born in London, United Kingdom. Known for his varied performances, he has accumulated a significant body of screen work with 43 known credits listed on his filmography.
Ferdinando has established several notable creative collaborations with directors throughout his career. He has worked extensively with his cousin, director Gerard Johnson, taking on the title role in the critically acclaimed Tony and the lead role in their award-winning film Hyena. Additionally, Ferdinando has frequently collaborated with British filmmaker Ben Wheatley, appearing as Jacob in A Field in England and as Paul in High-Rise. His television work with Wheatley includes playing The Half-Face Man in Deep Breath, which served as the first episode of series 8 of Doctor Who.
Furthering his film career, Ferdinando played the character Spencer, also known as King Pin, in David Mackenzie's prison drama Starred Up. His more recent credits include appearing in Tommy's Honour alongside Peter Mullan, a film directed by Jason Connery, as well as work on Ghost in the She.
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Full Filmography
41 titles- MobLand (2025) as Valjon
- Odyssey (2025) as Cowboy
- Sexy Beast (2024) as Dominic McGraw
- Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre (2023) as Mike
- Archive (2020) as Tagg
- The Letter for the King (2020) as Jaro
- Muscle (2020) as Ken
- Hanna (2019) as Lucas
- Vita & Virginia (2019) as Leonard Woolf
- Happy New Year, Colin Burstead (2018) as Jimmy
- Blue Iguana (2018) as Deacon Bradshaw
- Ghost in the Shell (2017) as Cutter
- King Arthur: Legend of the Sword (2017) as Earl of Mercia
- Lost in London (2017) as Dante
- Tommy's Honour (2017) as Major Molesworth
- Safe House (2015) as Michael
- High-Rise (2015) as Cosgrove
- Hyena (2015) as Michael
- 300: Rise of an Empire (2014) as Greek Ambassador
- Starred Up (2014) as Spencer
- Doctor Who: Deep Breath (2014) as Half-Face Man
- The Mimic (2013) as Jesse
- A Field in England (2013) as Jacob
- Ripper Street (2012) as Peter Morris (Zotkin)
- Snow White and the Huntsman (2012) as Black Knight
- Injustice (2011) as John Slater
- Turnout (2011) as Pottsy
- Tony (2010) as Tony
- The Only Boy for Me (2006) as Bob
- Doctor Who (2005) as Half-Face Man
- Tony (2005) as Tony
- Hustle (2004) as Flash Git
- Mug (2004) as Mug
- Bodywork (2001) as Alex Gordon
- Titanic Town (1998) as Soldier
- Face (1997) as Policeman
- If You See God, Tell Him (1993) as Jobsworth Youth 1
- Soft Top Hard Shoulder (1993) as Homeless Youth
- A Safe House (1990) as Vincent Maguire
- Close to Home (1989) as Michael
- ScreenPlay (1986) as Vincent Maguire
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Peter Ferdinando best known for?
Peter Ferdinando is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including MobLand (2025), Odyssey (2025), Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre (2023), Archive (2020).
When and where was Peter Ferdinando born?
Peter Ferdinando was born in London, United Kingdom.
How many credits does Peter Ferdinando have?
Peter Ferdinando has accumulated over 41 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1986 to 2025.
What is Peter Ferdinando's background in cinema and television?
Peter Ferdinando is a British character actor born in London, United Kingdom. Known for his varied performances, he has collaborated extensively with director and cousin Gerard Johnson, playing the title role in Tony and the lead role in Hyena. He also played the King Pin Spencer in David Mackenzie's prison drama Starr...
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