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Peter Wight

Actor | * 01/01/1950 (74) | Worthing, Sussex, England (United Kingdom (UK))
Peter Wight (born 1950), sometimes credited as Peter Wright, is a British actor. He is best known for his role as Policeman Nige in Early Doors. ()

Peter Wight is a British character actor of stage, film and TV who is perhaps best known for his work with Mike Leigh on films such as Meantime, Naked, Vera Drake, Another Year and Mr Turner. Wight regularly plays a police officer - most notably in the BBC sitcom Early Doors and in the mid 90s BBC drama Out of the Blue, as well as films like Shiner, Atonement and The Look of Love - and has had numerous period roles in dramas such as Jane Eyre, Pride and Prejudice, Persuasion, and Our Mutual Friend. His other films include Hot Fuzz, Babel, Cass, and The Sense of an Ending.

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Most frequent genres for this person: Drama | Comedies | Crime

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Abortionist Vera Drake finds her beliefs and practices clash with the mores of 1950s Britain – a conflict that leads to tragedy for her family. ...

Vera Drake

Certification unknown

2004 | 3.6/5 | 2h 5min
Drama
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During a year, a very content couple approaching retirement are visited by friends and family less happy with their lives. ...

Another Year

PG-13

2010 | 3.5/5 | 2h 9min
Drama, Comedy
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As a former London constable, Nicholas Angel finds it difficult to adapt to his new assignment in the sleepy British village of Sandford. Not only does he miss the excitement of the big city, but he a ...

Hot Fuzz

R

2007 | 3.8/5 | 2h 1min
Crime, Action, Comedy
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An unemployed Brit vents his rage on unsuspecting strangers as he embarks on a nocturnal London odyssey. ...

Naked

NR

1993 | 3.7/5 | 2h 11min
Drama, Comedy
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Movies with Peter Wight as Actor(58)

as Kate’s Dad2023 Early Days
as Ragueneau2021 Cyrano
as Telegin2020 Uncle Vanya
as Andrew2019 Only You
as Polonius2018 Hamlet
as Alan2017 Brakes
as Colin Simpson2017 The Sense of an Ending
as Rene2017 Another Mother's Son
as Detective Sergeant Burnley (voice)2016 Ethel & Ernest
as Dog Owner2016 Trespass Against Us
as Sunday Times Editor2015 The Program
as Joseph Gillot2014 Mr. Turner
as Police Inspector2013 The Look of Love
as Tory Grandee - Angus Butler2012 Salmon Fishing in the Yemen
as Jimmy 'The Gent'2012 Hard Boiled Sweets
as Roger2012 Best Laid Plans
as Ray Riddle2012 The Casebook of Eddie Brewer
as Spinden2012 Kon-Tiki
as Lucy's Father2011 My Week with Marilyn
2011 Ghosted
as Ken2010 Another Year
as Ralph2010 Womb
as Stuart2008 Slapper
as Cecil2008 Cass
as Mike Bell2008 A Bunch of Amateurs
as Johnson - Transport Chief2007 Flood
as Admiral Croft2007 Persuasion
as Roy Porter2007 Hot Fuzz
as Police Inspector2007 Atonement
as Tom2006 Babel
as Charlie Williams2006 Kenneth Williams: Fantabulosa!
as Pastor2005 Heidi
as Dr. Jarrett2005 Lassie
as Heinrich Hoffman2005 Uncle Adolf
as Mr. Gardiner2005 Pride & Prejudice
as Det. Inspector Webster2004 Vera Drake
as Tomlinson2003 Three Blind Mice
as Charles Burnham2003 The Brides in the Bath
as Inspector Cholet2003 The Statement
as Neville2002 The Project
as George Barratt2001 Lucky Break
as Dave Elford2001 The Gathering
as M.P.2001 The Fourth Angel
2000 Care
as Det. Insp. Grant2000 Shiner
as Newspaper Editor1997 FairyTale: A True Story
as Clergyman1997 Jane Eyre
as Father in family group1996 Secrets & Lies
1994 Meat
as Brian1993 Naked
as Mark Dragon1992 Scanners III: The Takeover
as John1987 Will You Love Me Tomorrow
as Detective Gibson1987 Personal Services
as Estate Manager1983 Meantime
as Betting Office Clerk1980 Murphy's Stroke
as Ricky1979 The Bitch
1973 Sunshine City
as Laird Of Glendarick1959 Journey to the Center of the Earth

TV Shows/Series with Peter Wight as Actor(43)

as Peter Jaconelli2023 The Reckoning
as John Baskell2019 This Time with Alan Partridge
as Charlie Edwards2019 A Confession
as Boatman2019 His Dark Materials
as Brian2016 Brief Encounters
as Don (Bex's father)2016 I Want My Wife Back
as Albert Mottershead2014 Our Zoo
2012 Hit & Miss
as Joseph Rushton2012 Titanic
as Mr. Hoylake2012 Room at the Top
as Ken Whiteley2012 Public Enemies
as Edmund Lovett2012 The Paradise
as Frederick Taylor2011 The Reckoning
as Robbie Proust2011 Case Sensitive
2010 Accused
as Vince People2010 Money
2009 Monday Monday
2009 Boy Meets Girl
2008 Sunshine
as Philip2008 Sunshine
2008 Lark Rise to Candleford
as George Morgan2007 Party Animals
2006 Hotel Babylon
as Frank Miller2006 Life on Mars
2004 Murder Prevention
as Nobby2003 Fortysomething
as Ormonde2003 Charles II: The Power and The Passion
as Chief Supt. Len Chadwick2003 The Second Coming
as Nige2003 Early Doors
2002 Ultimate Force
as Donald Hunt2000 Waking the Dead
1998 Our Mutual Friend
as Ludlow1997 Midsomer Murders
as Lucas Garner1996 Silent Witness
1996 Dalziel & Pascoe
as Sydney Braithwaite1995 Hamish Macbeth
1994 Anna Lee
as Len Peters1992 Heartbeat
as Bill Budge1992 Heartbeat
as Trevor1986 Casualty
1982 Shine on Harvey Moon
as Squadron Leader Kennedy1977 Secret Army
as Jimmy Park1975 The Sweeney

Movies with Peter Wight as Crew(1)

Writing/Screenplay1997 Jane Eyre

Full Name: Peter White
Citizenship: United Kingdom (UK)
Born: Sunday, 01/01 1950 (January) in Worthing, Sussex, England (United Kingdom (UK)) (current age: 74 years + 109 days)
Zodiac sign: Capricorn (Chinese zodiac sign: Tiger)
Languages: English (EN)
Other names for Peter Wight (nicknames, foreign languages etc.):
"Peter Wright"
Peter Wight frequently works together with these people:
Paul Copley (13x, Actor)
Mike Leigh (12x, Crew)
Clive Russell (9x, Actor)
Danny Webb (9x, Actor)
Kevin Doyle (9x, Actor)
Freddie Jones (8x, Actor)
David Calder (8x, Actor)
Kathleen Byron (8x, Actress)
Sean Gilder (8x, Actor)
Geoffrey Bayldon (8x, Actor)
Eamon Boland (8x, Actor)
Patrick Baladi (8x, Actor)
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WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:59537, Added: 05/17/2018, Last updated: 03/22/2024