Russell Peters
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- September 29, 1970 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Active Years
- 1992–2027 (36 Years)
- Total Credits
- 109 credits in database
Biography
Russell Dominic Peters is a Canadian comedian and actor who was born on September 29, 1970, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He began performing in Toronto in 1989 and has been nominated for four Gemini Awards. His work includes acting credits across television and film, with ninety-five known credits listed in his biographical information. He is a male performer identified within entertainment databases for his career in acting and comedy.
Career overview
Russell Dominic Peters is a Canadian comedian and actor who was born on September 29, 1970, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He began his career performing in Toronto beginning in 1989. Throughout his career in the entertainment industry, he has achieved recognition for his work in acting and comedy, accumulating ninety-five known credits according to available biographical records. His professional background spans both film and television work as an actor and comedian.
In addition to his performance credits, Peters has received recognition through industry award nominations. Specifically, he has been nominated for four Gemini Awards for his contributions. His public profile includes international variations of his name, such as his listing in Chinese records, and he maintains a documented presence in global film and television databases reflecting his extensive career milestones.
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109 titles- Pierre the Pigeon-Hawk (2027) as (voice)
- Hollywood Squares (2025) as Self
- Wingman (2025) as Kazeem
- Title Fight (2025) as Self
- Chuck Zito: An American Story (2024) as Self
- Russell Peters: Irresponsible Ensemble (2024) as Host
- Russell Peters: Act Your Age (2024) as Himself
- Russell Peters: Act Your Age (2024) Writer
- Velma (2023) as Aman (voice)
- Velma (2023) as Aman (voice
- Outlaw Johnny Black (2023) as Big Chief
- Don't Suck (2023) as Russell Peters
- Don't Suck (2023) Executive Producer
- Taking Back the Groove (2023) Executive Producer
- Just for Laughs: The Gala Specials - Russell Peters (2023) as Self
- Dark Side of Comedy (2022) as Self
- Phat Tuesdays: The Era of Hip Hop Comedy (2022) as Self
- Right to Offend: The Black Comedy Revolution (2022) as Self
- Stay Tooned (2022) as Self - Guest
- Sex with Sue (2022) as Self
- Drop the Needle (2022) as Self
- Clifford the Big Red Dog (2021) as Malik
- Too Soon: Comedy After 9/11 (2021) as Self
- Superfan: The Nav Bhatia Story (2021) as Self
- I Can See Your Voice (2020)
- Feeding America Comedy Festival (2020) as Self
- Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble (2020) as Self
- The Opening Act (2020) as Randy
- Russell Peters: Deported (2020) Creator
- Russell Peters: Deported (2020) as self
- Russell Peters: Deported (2020) Writer
- A Little Late with Lilly Singh (2019) as Self
- #NoJoke (2019) as Self
- The Neighborhood (2018) as Joe
- Corner Gas Animated (2018)
- The Clapper (2018) as Stillerman
- Adventures in Public School (2018) as Mr. Germaine
- Supercon (2018) as Keith Mahar
- The Indian Detective (2017) as Constable Doug D'Mello
- The Indian Detective (2017) Executive Producer
- Dying Laughing (2017) as Self
- Ripped (2017) as Harris
- Chelsea (2016) as Self
- The $100,000 Pyramid (2016) as Self
- To Tell the Truth (2016) as Self - Panelist
- The Jungle Book (2016) as Rocky the Rhino (voice)
- Join or Die with Craig Ferguson (2016)
- Russell Peters: Almost Famous (2016) as Himself
- Russell Peters: Almost Famous (2016) Writer
- Russell Peters: Almost Famous (2016) Executive Producer
- Life in Pieces (2015) as Dr. Tak Oh
- Lip Sync Battle (2015) as Self
- Jay Leno's Garage (2015) as Self
- World's Funniest Fails (2015) as Self - Panelist
- Being Canadian (2015) as Self
- BoJack Horseman (2014) as Driver (voice)
- Chef (2014) as Miami Cop
- Lennon or McCartney (2014) as Self
- Ribbit (2014) as Deepak
- Grumpy Cat's Worst Christmas Ever (2014) as Santa
- Wings: Sky Force Heroes (2014) as Junbo, Boss Man (voice)
- @midnight with Chris Hardwick (2013) as Self
- Russell Peters vs. the World (2013) as Himself
- Russell Peters vs. the World (2013) Creator
- Off Season: The Lex Morrison Story (2013) as Romulus
- Russell Peters: Notorious (2013) as Himself
- Russell Peters: Notorious (2013) Writer
- The Burn with Jeff Ross (2012) as Self
- Girl in Progress (2012) as Emile
- Bob's Burgers (2011) as Tran (voice)
- Source Code (2011) as Max Denoff
- New Year's Eve (2011) as Chef Sunil
- National Lampoon's The Legend of Awesomest Maximus (2011) as Pervius
- Breakaway (2011) as Sonu Singh
- Breakaway (2011) Executive Producer
- A Russell Peters Christmas (2011) as Self
- Russell Peters: The Green Card Tour (2011) as Himself
- Russell Peters: The Green Card Tour (2011) Writer
- The Green Room with Paul Provenza (2010) as Self
- The Con Artist (2010) as Pogue
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009) as Self - Guest
- The Great Debate (2009)
- Just for Laughs: Launching Pad (2009) as Self
- Senior Skip Day (2008) as Uncle Todd
- The Secret Policeman's Ball 2008 (2008)
- Russell Peters: Red, White and Brown (2008) as Himself
- Russell Peters: Red, White and Brown (2008) Executive Producer
- Heckler (2007) as Self
- Comics Unleashed (2006) as Self
- Quarter Life Crisis (2006) as Dilip
- Russell Peters: Outsourced (2006) as himself
- Russell Peters: Outsourced (2006) Writer
- Russell Peters: Two Concerts, One Ticket (2006) as Russell Peters
- The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005) as Self - Guest
- 8 Out of 10 Cats (2005) as Self
- My Baby's Daddy (2004) as Obstetrician
- Russell Peters: Comedy Now! (2004) as Himself
- Russell Peters: Live In New York (2004) as Himself
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self
- Family Guy (1999) as Padma's Father (voice)
- Tiger Claws III (1999) as Det. Elliot
- Russell Peters: Show Me the Funny (1997)
- Russell Peters: Show Me the Funny (1997) Writer
- Boozecan (1994) as Snake's Friend
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992)
- Rapid Fire (1992) as Ambulance Driver
- Lord Have Mercy! as Ryan Sarma
- Getting Lost as (voice)
- Northbound as Manager
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Russell Peters best known for?
Russell Peters is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Pierre the Pigeon-Hawk (2027), Hollywood Squares (2025), Wingman (2025), Velma (2023).
When and where was Russell Peters born?
Russell Peters was born on September 29, 1970 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
How many credits does Russell Peters have?
Russell Peters has accumulated over 109 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1992 to 2027.
What is Russell Peters's background in cinema and television?
Russell Dominic Peters is a Canadian comedian and actor who was born on September 29, 1970, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He began performing in Toronto in 1989 and has been nominated for four Gemini Awards. His work includes acting credits across television and film, with ninety-five known credits listed in his biograp...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- BoJack Horseman (2014) as Driver (voice) — aged about 43
- Bob's Burgers (2011) as Tran (voice) — aged about 40
- The Neighborhood (2018) as Joe — aged about 47
- Family Guy (1999) as Padma's Father (voice) — aged about 28
- Jay Leno's Garage (2015) as Self — aged about 44
- Source Code (2011) as Max Denoff — aged about 40
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