Peter Wight

Acting

Peter Wight

Peter Wight is best known for The Crown, His Dark Materials, Midsomer Murders and Life on Mars. Peter Wight was born on January 1, 1950. Peter Wight is 76 years old (born January 1, 1950).

Born
January 1, 1950 (76 years old)
Place of birth
Worthing, Sussex, England, UK

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

Filmography

Frequently asked questions

What movies and shows has Peter Wight been in?

Peter Wight is best known for The Crown, His Dark Materials, Midsomer Murders and Life on Mars.

When was Peter Wight born?

Peter Wight was born on January 1, 1950. (Worthing, Sussex, England, UK)

How old is Peter Wight?

Peter Wight is 76 years old (born January 1, 1950).

Updated: October 26, 2026 ·