Personal details
Born:
- Born Place: Worthing, Sussex, England, UK
Also Known As:
Peter Wright
Peter Wight
Peter Wight is a highly respected and prolific English actor, born in Worthing, Sussex, England, in 1950. He grew up in Duffield, Derbyshire, and later studied at the University of Oxford before embarking on an extensive career in film, television, and theatre that began in 1978.Known for his versatile performances, Wight has frequently collaborated with acclaimed director Mike Leigh, appearing in his films such as "Meantime," "Naked," "Secrets & Lies," "Vera Drake," "Another Year," and "Mr. Turner." His film credits also include "Hot Fuzz," "Babel," "Atonement," "Pride & Prejudice" (where he played Mr. Gardiner), "My Week with Marilyn," "Salmon Fishing in the Yemen," "Kon-Tiki," "Trespass Against Us," "Cyrano," and the upcoming "The Conjuring: Last Rites."On television, Peter Wight is widely recognized for his role as Policeman Nige in the BBC sitcom "Early Doors." He has also had significant roles in dramas like "The Paradise," "Our Zoo," and appeared in popular series such as "The Crown" (as a Newspaper Editor), "Life on Mars," "Midsomer Murders," "New Tricks," "His Dark Materials," "A Confession," and "This Time with Alan Partridge."Beyond the screen, Wight has a distinguished stage career, having performed with the Royal Shakespeare Company and in numerous West End productions. His notable theatre roles include appearances in "Hamlet," "Uncle Vanya," "Electra," "Much Ado About Nothing," and "The Red Lion" at the National Theatre.
