Peter Wight

Biography

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.

Known For

Career Timeline

19591968197719861995200420132025
  1. 2025
    The Conjuring: Last Rites

    Grandpa Smurl • Acting

  2. 2024
    National Theatre Live: London Tide

    Noddy Boffin • Acting

  3. 2021
    Cyrano

    Ragueneau • Acting

  4. 2021
    Early Doors - Live

    Nige • Acting

  5. 2020
    Uncle Vanya

    Telegin • Acting

  6. 2019
    Only You

    Andrew • Acting

  7. 2018
    Hamlet

    Polonius • Acting

  8. 2018
    Early Days

    Kate’s Dad • Acting

Peter Wight - Aperture