Peter Straker
Biography
Peter Straker works in acting. Born November 7, 1943 in Kingston, Jamaica. Archytele tracks 17 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
17 titles- Frank and Percy (2026)
- Day Release (2025)
- The Crown (2016) as Elevator Operator
- The Freddie Mercury Story: Who Wants to Live Forever? (2016)
- Ken Hill's Phantom of the Opera (2013) as The Phantom
- Urban Gothic (2000) as Bartender
- Jack and the Beanstalk (1999) as Second Troll King
- Da Silva, Da Silva (1987) as Da Silva da Silva
- Connie (1985) as Dev
- Alice (1982) as Mad Hatter
- Doctor Who: Destiny of the Daleks (1979) as Commander Sharrel
- Home Sweet India (1976) as Taj
- Centre Play (1973) as Taj
- Censored Scenes from King Kong (1973) as Walter Wilma
- Up the Chastity Belt (1972) as Arab
- Girl Stroke Boy (1971) as Jo Delaney
- Doctor Who (1963) as Commander Sharrel
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Peter Straker best known for?
Peter Straker is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Crown (2016), Urban Gothic (2000), Centre Play (1973), The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002).
When and where was Peter Straker born?
Peter Straker was born on November 7, 1943 in Kingston, Jamaica.
How many credits does Peter Straker have?
Peter Straker has accumulated over 17 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1963 to 2026.
What is Peter Straker's background in cinema and television?
Peter Straker is a Jamaican-born British singer and actor. Throughout his career, Straker has played in numerous musicals, starting with the original West End production of Hair in 1968 and has recorded several studio albums.
Peter Straker by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Crown (2016) as Elevator Operator — aged about 72
- Doctor Who (1963) as Commander Sharrel — aged about 19
- Centre Play (1973) as Taj — aged about 29
- Urban Gothic (2000) as Bartender — aged about 56
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