Peter Capaldi is best known as the Twelfth Doctor in Doctor Who, Malcolm Tucker in The Thick of It, and Cardinal Richelieu in The Musketeers.
Films
- The Suicide SquadThe Thinker2021
- Paddington 2Mr. Curry2017
- In the LoopMalcolm Tucker2009
- The Personal History of David CopperfieldMr. Micawber2019
- World War ZW.H.O. Doctor2013
- The Fifth EstateAlan Rusbridger2013
- Never Let Me GoMiss Emily’s Carer2010
- Local HeroDanny Oldsen1983
TV shows
- Doctor WhoThe Twelfth Doctor2014–2017
- The Thick of ItMalcolm Tucker2005–2012
- The MusketeersCardinal Richelieu2014–2016
- The CrownHarold Wilson2022
- SkinsMark Jenkins2007
- Prime SuspectDS John Hogg1991
- The Vicar of DibleyTristan Campbell1994
- Rab C. NesbittJohn1990
- The Devil’s HourGideon Shepherd2022
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About Peter Capaldi
Peter Capaldi is a Scottish actor, director and writer, born in Glasgow in 1958. He rose to fame for his portrayal of the foul-mouthed spin doctor Malcolm Tucker in the satirical series The Thick of It and its spin-off film In the Loop. He later became the Twelfth Doctor in the long-running science fiction series Doctor Who, a role he played from 2014 to 2017.
FAQs
What is Peter Capaldi’s most famous role?
He is best known for playing the Twelfth Doctor in Doctor Who (2014–2017) and Malcolm Tucker in The Thick of It (2005–2012).
Has Peter Capaldi won any major awards?
Yes, he won a BAFTA Scotland Award for Best Actor for The Thick of It and a BAFTA TV Award for Best Male Comedy Performance for the same role.
Did Peter Capaldi direct any episodes of Doctor Who?
Yes, he directed the Doctor Who episode ‘The Woman Who Lived’ (2015).
Is Peter Capaldi also a musician?
Yes, he was the lead singer of the punk band The Dreamboys in the 1980s and has performed music for charity.
What other notable TV roles has Peter Capaldi played?
He played Cardinal Richelieu in The Musketeers, Harold Wilson in The Crown, and Gideon Shepherd in The Devil’s Hour.
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