Peter Kay
Acting Born Jul 2, 1973 Farnworth, Lancashire, England, UK 89 credits
Biography
Peter John Kay is an English actor, comedy writer, and stand-up comedian. Born on July 2, 1973, in Farnworth, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom, he has written, produced, and acted in multiple television and film projects. Additionally, he has authored three books. His professional profile includes fifty-eight known acting credits.
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Career overview
Peter John Kay was born on July 2, 1973, in Farnworth, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom. He is an English actor, comedy writer, and stand-up comedian. Throughout his career, he has written, produced, and acted in several television and film projects, in addition to writing three books.
Official records from The Movie Database document his extensive career contributions, reflecting a total of fifty-eight known acting credits. His work spans multiple mediums as a performer, writer, and producer, establishing his professional background in the entertainment industry.
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Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most FowlPeter Kay Live: Comedy GeniusPeter Kay Live: Comedy Genius · Writer
Parkinson at 50
The Big Night In
Billy Connolly And Me
Peter Kay's Comedy ShufflePeter Kay's Comedy Shuffle · CreatorA Car Share Christmas SummerA Car Share Christmas Summer · DirectorThe Peter Kay Story
Peter Kay's Car SharePeter Kay's Car Share · DirectorPeter Kay's Car Share · WriterPeter Kay's Car Share · CreatorCradle to Grave
Inside No. 9
Goodbye GranadalandGary Barlow and Friends
The Diamond Jubilee Concert 2012Peter Kay - In ConversationPeter Kay: Live & Back on Nights
The Jonathan Ross ShowRed Nose Day: 25 Monster YearsPeter Kay: The Tour That Didn't Tour TourPeter Kay: The Tour That Didn't Tour Tour · DirectorPeter Kay: The Tour That Didn't Tour Tour · Writer
A Concert for Heroes
Live from Studio FivePeter Kay's Animated All Star Band: The Official BBC Children in Need MedleyPeter Kay's Animated All Star Band: The Official BBC Children in Need Medley · Executive ProducerChildren in Need Rocks the Royal Albert Hall
Britain's Got the Pop Factor... and Possibly a New Celebrity Jesus Christ Soapstar Superstar Strictly on IceBritain's Got the Pop Factor... and Possibly a New Celebrity Jesus Christ Soapstar Superstar Strictly on Ice · CreatorPeter Kay's Special KayPeter Kay's Special Kay · Director
Roary the Racing CarPeter Kay: Stand-Up UKayPeter Kay: Stand-Up UKay · Writer
The One ShowThe One Show
Doctor WhoDoctor Who ConfidentialWallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-RabbitThe League of Gentlemen's ApocalypseMax & Paddy's The Power of Two
The Paul O'Grady ShowThe Catherine Tate ShowMax and Paddy's Road to NowhereMax and Paddy's Road to NowhereMax and Paddy's Road to Nowhere · Writer
Peter Kay: Live at the Bolton Albert HallsPeter Kay: Live at the Bolton Albert Halls · Director
24 Hour Party PeopleI Love Muppets
Friday Night with Jonathan RossPhoenix NightsPhoenix NightsPhoenix Nights · DirectorPhoenix Nights · Writer
That Peter Kay ThingThat Peter Kay Thing · WriterThat Peter Kay Thing · CreatorPeter Kay: Live at the Top of the TowerPeter Kay: Live at the Top of the Tower · Writer
Peter Kay at the Comedy Store
ParkinsonComedy LabComedy Lab · Writer
Two MinutesGas
An Audience with...
The BRIT Awards
Top of the PopsTop of the Pops
Full Filmography
89 titles- Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl (2024) as Chief Inspector Mackintosh (voice)
- Peter Kay Live: Comedy Genius (2024) as Self
- Peter Kay Live: Comedy Genius (2024) Writer
- Parkinson at 50 (2021) as Self (archive footage)
- The Big Night In (2020) as Self
- Billy Connolly And Me (2017) as Self
- Peter Kay's Comedy Shuffle (2016) as Self
- Peter Kay's Comedy Shuffle (2016) Creator
- A Car Share Christmas Summer (2016) as John Redmond
- A Car Share Christmas Summer (2016) Director
- The Peter Kay Story (2016) as Peter Kay
- Peter Kay's Car Share (2015) as John
- Peter Kay's Car Share (2015) Director
- Peter Kay's Car Share (2015) Writer
- Peter Kay's Car Share (2015) Creator
- Cradle to Grave (2015) as Fred 'Spud' Baker
- Peter Kay: 20 Years of Funny (2015) as Self
- Inside No. 9 (2014) as Neil
- Goodbye Granadaland (2013) as Self - Presenter
- Gary Barlow and Friends (2013) as Self
- The Diamond Jubilee Concert 2012 (2012) as Self - Presenter
- Peter Kay - In Conversation (2012) as Self
- Peter Kay: Live & Back on Nights (2012) as Self
- The Jonathan Ross Show (2011) as Self
- Red Nose Day: 25 Monster Years (2011) as Self
- Peter Kay: The Tour That Didn't Tour Tour (2011) as Self
- Peter Kay: The Tour That Didn't Tour Tour (2011) Director
- Peter Kay: The Tour That Didn't Tour Tour (2011) Writer
- A Concert for Heroes (2010) as Self
- Live from Studio Five (2009) as Self
- Peter Kay's Animated All Star Band: The Official BBC Children in Need Medley (2009) as Big Chris (voice)
- Peter Kay's Animated All Star Band: The Official BBC Children in Need Medley (2009) Executive Producer
- Children in Need Rocks the Royal Albert Hall (2009) as Self
- Britain's Got the Pop Factor... and Possibly a New Celebrity Jesus Christ Soapstar Superstar Strictly on Ice (2008) as Geraldine McQueen
- Britain's Got the Pop Factor... and Possibly a New Celebrity Jesus Christ Soapstar Superstar Strictly on Ice (2008) Creator
- Peter Kay's Special Kay (2008) as Self
- Peter Kay's Special Kay (2008) Director
- Roary the Racing Car (2007) as Big Chris / Tin Top (voice)
- Peter Kay: Stand-Up UKay (2007) as Self
- Peter Kay: Stand-Up UKay (2007) Writer
- The One Show (2006) as Self
- The One Show (2006) as Self - Guest
- Doctor Who (2005) as Victor Kennedy
- Doctor Who Confidential (2005)
- Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005) as PC Mackintosh (voice)
- The League of Gentlemen's Apocalypse (2005) as Simon Pig
- Max & Paddy's The Power of Two (2005) as Max Bygraves
- Max & Paddy's The Power of Two (2005) Director
- Max & Paddy's The Power of Two (2005) Writer
- One Hundred & Eighty: The Tour Documentary (2005) as Self
- One Hundred & Eighty: The Tour Documentary (2005) Writer
- The Paul O'Grady Show (2004)
- The Catherine Tate Show (2004)
- Max and Paddy's Road to Nowhere (2004) as Maxwell "Max" Bygraves
- Max and Paddy's Road to Nowhere (2004) as Brian Potter
- Max and Paddy's Road to Nowhere (2004) Writer
- Max and Paddy's Road to Nowhere (2004) Director
- Max and Paddy's Road to Nowhere (2004) Creator
- Peter Kay: Live at the Manchester Arena (2004) as Self
- Peter Kay: Live at the Manchester Arena (2004) Writer
- Peter Kay: Live at the Manchester Arena (2004) Director
- Peter Kay: Live at the Bolton Albert Halls (2003) as Self
- Peter Kay: Live at the Bolton Albert Halls (2003) Director
- 24 Hour Party People (2002) as Don Tonay
- I Love Muppets (2002) as Self
- Friday Night with Jonathan Ross (2001) as Self
- Phoenix Nights (2001)
- Phoenix Nights (2001) as Brian Potter/Max
- Phoenix Nights (2001) Director
- Phoenix Nights (2001) Writer
- Phoenix Nights (2001) Creator
- Blow Dry (2001) as Cyril the Barman
- That Peter Kay Thing (2000)
- That Peter Kay Thing (2000) Writer
- That Peter Kay Thing (2000) Creator
- Peter Kay: Live at the Top of the Tower (2000) as Self
- Peter Kay: Live at the Top of the Tower (2000) Writer
- Going Off Big Time (2000) as Flipper
- Peter Kay at the Comedy Store (1999) as Self
- Parkinson (1998) as Self
- Comedy Lab (1998) as Narrator / Pearl Harman / Paul le Roy / Alan McLarty / Matthew Kelly / Johnny Utah aka Craig
- Comedy Lab (1998) Writer
- Two Minutes (1997) as George
- Gas (1997) as Self
- An Audience with... (1978) as Self
- The BRIT Awards (1977) as Self - Host
- Top of the Pops (1964) as Self
- Top of the Pops (1964) as Brian Potter (Host)
- Geraldine: The Winners Story Creator
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Peter Kay best known for?
Peter Kay is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl (2024), Inside No. 9 (2014), The Jonathan Ross Show (2011), The One Show (2006).
When and where was Peter Kay born?
Peter Kay was born on July 2, 1973 in Farnworth, Lancashire, England, UK.
How many credits does Peter Kay have?
Peter Kay has accumulated over 89 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1964 to 2024.
What is Peter Kay's background in cinema and television?
Peter John Kay is an English actor, comedy writer, and stand-up comedian. Born on July 2, 1973, in Farnworth, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom, he has written, produced, and acted in multiple television and film projects. Additionally, he has authored three books. His professional profile includes fifty-eight known ...
Peter Kay by the numbers
89credits
47films
42TV series
1964–2024active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Inside No. 9 (2014) as Neil — aged about 40
- Doctor Who Confidential (2005) — aged about 31
- Doctor Who (2005) as Victor Kennedy — aged about 31
- Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl (2024) as Chief Inspector Mackintosh (voice) — aged about 50
- Comedy Lab (1998) as Narrator / Pearl Harman / Paul le Roy / Alan McLarty / Matthew Kelly / Johnny Utah aka Craig — aged about 24
- Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005) as PC Mackintosh (voice) — aged about 31
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