Peter Wight
Biography
Peter Wight is a British character actor born on 1 January 1950 in Worthing, Sussex, England. He is noted for frequent collaborations with director Mike Leigh, appearing in the films Meantime, Naked, Vera Drake, Another Year and Mr Turner. Wight often portrays police officers, most recognisably in the BBC sitcom Early Doors and the mid‑1990s BBC drama Out of the Blue, and in films such as Shiner, Atonement and The Look of Love. His career also includes period‑drama roles in adaptations of Jane Eyre, Pride and Prejudice, Persuasion and Our Mutual Friend. Additional film credits include Hot Fuzz, Babel, Cass and The Sense of an Ending. He is also credited as Peter Wright.
Career overview
Peter Wight, born on 1 January 1950 in Worthing, Sussex, England, is a British character actor who has worked across stage, film and television. He is frequently credited as Peter Wright. Over a career that includes more than one hundred screen credits, Wight is noted for his collaborations with director Mike Leigh, appearing in the films Meantime, Naked, Vera Drake, Another Year and Mr Turner. His film work also encompasses titles such as Hot Fuzz, Babel, Cass, The Sense of an Ending, Shiner, Atonement and The Look of Love.
On television, Wight often portrays police officers. He played a constable in the BBC sitcom Early Doors and in the mid‑1990s BBC drama Out of the Blue. In addition to contemporary roles, he has contributed to a number of period productions, appearing in adaptations of classic literature such as Jane Eyre, Pride and Prejudice, Persuasion and Our Mutual Friend. These varied parts demonstrate his range as a supporting actor in both comedic and dramatic contexts.
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125 titles- The Conjuring: Last Rites (2025) as Grandpa Smurl
- National Theatre Live: London Tide (2024) as Noddy Boffin
- The Reckoning (2023) as Peter Jaconelli
- Sister Boniface Mysteries (2022) as Arthur Millington
- Cyrano (2021) as Ragueneau
- Early Doors - Live (2021) as Nige
- Uncle Vanya (2020) as Telegin
- His Dark Materials (2019) as Boatman
- A Confession (2019) as Charlie Edwards
- This Time with Alan Partridge (2019) as John Baskell
- Only You (2019) as Andrew
- Hamlet (2018) as Polonius
- Early Days (2018) as Kate’s Dad
- The Sense of an Ending (2017) as Colin Simpson
- Another Mother's Son (2017) as Rene
- Brakes (2017) as Alan
- The Crown (2016) as Newspaper Editor
- I Want My Wife Back (2016) as Don
- Trespass Against Us (2016) as Dog Owner
- Brief Encounters (2016) as Brian
- Ethel & Ernest (2016) as Detective Sergeant Burnley (voice)
- The Program (2015) as Sunday Times Editor
- Our Zoo (2014) as Albert Mottershead
- Mr. Turner (2014) as Joseph Gillot
- The Mimic (2013) as Mr Hurdle
- The Look of Love (2013) as Police Inspector
- The Security Men (2013) as Kenneth
- The Paradise (2012) as Edmund Lovett
- Titanic (2012) as Joseph Rushton
- Hit & Miss (2012) as Eddie
- Salmon Fishing in the Yemen (2012) as Tory Grandee - Angus Butler
- Room at the Top (2012) as Mr. Hoylake
- Kon-Tiki (2012) as Spinden
- Public Enemies (2012) as Ken Whiteley
- Best Laid Plans (2012) as Roger
- Hard Boiled Sweets (2012) as Jimmy 'The Gent'
- Shakespeare’s Wart (2012) as Director 1
- The Casebook of Eddie Brewer (2012) as Ray Riddle
- Silk (2011) as Alan Carruthers
- My Week with Marilyn (2011) as Lucy's Father
- Case Sensitive (2011) as Robbie Proust
- The Reckoning (2011) as Frederick Taylor
- Ghosted (2011)
- Accused (2010) as Alan Maxfield
- Womb (2010) as Ralph
- Another Year (2010) as Ken
- Money (2010) as Vince People
- Monday Monday (2009)
- Boy Meets Girl (2009) as Bill
- Lark Rise to Candleford (2008)
- Cass (2008) as Cecil
- Slapper (2008) as Stuart
- Sunshine (2008) as Philip
- A Bunch of Amateurs (2008) as Mike Bell
- Atonement (2007) as Police Inspector
- Hot Fuzz (2007) as Roy Porter
- Flood (2007) as Johnson
- Persuasion (2007) as Admiral Croft
- Party Animals (2007) as George Morgan
- Common Ground: Under Construction Notes (2007) as Self
- Life on Mars (2006) as Frank Miller
- Babel (2006) as Tom
- Hotel Babylon (2006)
- Kenneth Williams: Fantabulosa! (2006) as Charlie Williams
- Pride & Prejudice (2005) as Mr. Gardiner
- Lassie (2005) as Dr. Jarrett
- Heidi (2005) as Pastor
- Uncle Adolf (2005) as Heinrich Hoffman
- New Tricks (2004) as Colin Beck
- Vera Drake (2004) as Det. Inspector Webster
- Murder Prevention (2004) as Cmdr. Donald Wicker
- Charles II: The Power and The Passion (2003) as Ormonde
- Fortysomething (2003) as Nobby
- Early Doors (2003) as Nige
- The Second Coming (2003) as Chief Supt. Len Chadwick
- The Statement (2003) as Inspector Cholet
- The Gathering (2003) as Dave Elford
- Three Blind Mice (2003) as Tomlinson
- The Brides in the Bath (2003) as Charles Burnham
- Ultimate Force (2002)
- The Project (2002) as Neville
- Waking the Dead (2001) as Donald Hunt
- Murphy's Law (2001) as Alex Armstrong
- The Fourth Angel (2001) as M.P.
- Lucky Break (2001) as George Barratt
- Shiner (2000) as Det. Insp. Grant
- Care (2000) as Francis Chambers
- The Passion (1999) as Ron
- Our Mutual Friend (1998) as Reginald Wilfer
- Midsomer Murders (1997) as Ludlow
- FairyTale: A True Story (1997) as Newspaper Editor
- Jane Eyre (1997) as Clergyman
- Jane Eyre (1997) Screenplay
- Silent Witness (1996) as Lucas Garner
- Secrets & Lies (1996) as Father in Family Group
- Hamish Macbeth (1995) as Sydney Braithwaite
- Out of the Blue (1995) as DC Ron Ludlow
- Devil's Advocate (1995) as Inspector Costello
- Anna Lee (1994) as Bernie Schiller
- Speaking In Tongues (1994) as Ben's Father
- Meat (1994) as Frank
- Naked (1993) as Brian
- Heartbeat (1992) as Len Peters
- Heartbeat (1992) as Bill Budge
- A Touch of Frost (1992) as Cyril Pearce
- Scanners III: The Takeover (1992) as Mark Dragon
- Sleepers (1991) as Village Policeman
- Sleepers (1991) as Village Policeman
- Codename: Kyril (1988) as Evans
- Personal Services (1987) as Detective Gibson
- Will You Love Me Tomorrow (1987) as John
- Casualty (1986) as Trevor
- Meantime (1983) as Estate Manager
- Shine on Harvey Moon (1982) as Geoff Woodcock
- Murphy's Stroke (1980) as Betting Office Clerk
- Murphy's Stroke (1980) as 1st Clerk Betting Office
- Minder (1979) as Alan (uncredited)
- The Bitch (1979) as Ricky
- Where the Heart Is (1979) as Jack
- The One and Only Phyllis Dixey (1978) as Reporter
- Secret Army (1977) as Squadron Leader Kennedy
- The Sweeney (1975) as Jimmy Park
- Sunshine City (1973)
- ITV Playhouse (1967) as Jack
- Journey to the Center of the Earth (1959) as Laird Of Glendarick
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Peter Wight best known for?
Peter Wight is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Conjuring: Last Rites (2025), Sister Boniface Mysteries (2022), Cyrano (2021), Jan Dara (2001).
When and where was Peter Wight born?
Peter Wight was born on January 1, 1950 in Worthing, Sussex, England, UK.
How many credits does Peter Wight have?
Peter Wight has accumulated over 125 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1959 to 2025.
What is Peter Wight's background in cinema and television?
Peter Wight is a British character actor born on 1 January 1950 in Worthing, Sussex, England. He is noted for frequent collaborations with director Mike Leigh, appearing in the films Meantime, Naked, Vera Drake, Another Year and Mr Turner. Wight often portrays police officers, most recognisably in the BBC sitcom Early ...