Peter Wight
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- January 1, 1950
- Birthplace
- Worthing, Sussex, England, UK
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.
Filmography
Tender Loving Care 2026
as Dr. Wells
The Conjuring: Last Rites 2025
as Grandpa Smurl
National Theatre Live: London Tide 2024
as Noddy Boffin
Cyrano 2021
as Ragueneau
Early Doors - Live 2021
as Nige
Uncle Vanya 2020
as Telegin
Only You 2019
as Andrew
Early Days 2018
as Kate’s Dad
Hamlet 2018
as Polonius
Brakes 2017
as Alan
Another Mother's Son 2017
as Rene
The Sense of an Ending 2017
as Colin Simpson
Ethel & Ernest 2016
as Detective Sergeant Burnley (voice)
Trespass Against Us 2016
as Dog Owner
The Program 2015
as Sunday Times Editor
Mr. Turner 2014
as Joseph Gillot
The Look of Love 2013
as Police Inspector
The Security Men 2013
as Kenneth
Kon-Tiki 2012
as Spinden
The Casebook of Eddie Brewer 2012
as Ray Riddle
Salmon Fishing in the Yemen 2012
as Tory Grandee - Angus Butler
Hard Boiled Sweets 2012
as Jimmy 'The Gent'
Best Laid Plans 2012
as Roger
Shakespeare’s Wart 2012
as Director 1
My Week with Marilyn 2011
as Lucy's Father
Ghosted 2011
Actor
Another Year 2010
as Ken
Womb 2010
as Ralph
A Bunch of Amateurs 2008
as Mike Bell
Slapper 2008
as Stuart
Cass 2008
as Cecil
Frankenstein 2007
as DCS Goode
Common Ground: Under Construction Notes 2007
as Self
Flood 2007
as Johnson
Persuasion 2007
as Admiral Croft
Atonement 2007
as Police Inspector
Hot Fuzz 2007
as Roy Porter
Babel 2006
as Tom
Kenneth Williams: Fantabulosa! 2006
as Charlie Williams
Lassie 2005
as Dr. Jarrett
Pride & Prejudice 2005
as Mr. Gardiner
Heidi 2005
as Pastor
Uncle Adolf 2005
as Heinrich Hoffman
Vera Drake 2004
as Det. Inspector Webster
The Brides in the Bath 2003
as Charles Burnham
The Statement 2003
as Inspector Cholet
Three Blind Mice 2003
as Tomlinson
The Gathering 2003
as Dave Elford
- The Project
The Project 2002
as Neville
Lucky Break 2001
as George Barratt
The Fourth Angel 2001
as M.P.
Care 2000
as Francis Chambers
Shiner 2000
as Det. Insp. Grant
The Passion 1999
as Ron
FairyTale: A True Story 1997
as Newspaper Editor
Jane Eyre 1997
as Clergyman, Screenplay
Secrets & Lies 1996
as Father in Family Group
Meat 1994
as Frank
Speaking In Tongues 1994
as Ben's Father
Naked 1993
as Brian
Scanners III: The Takeover 1992
as Mark Dragon
Sleepers 1991
as Village Policeman
Personal Services 1987
as Detective Gibson
Will You Love Me Tomorrow 1987
as John
Meantime 1983
as Estate Manager
Murphy's Stroke 1980
as Betting Office Clerk, as 1st Clerk Betting Office
The Bitch 1979
as Ricky
- Where the Heart Is
Where the Heart Is 1979
as Jack
The One and Only Phyllis Dixey 1978
as Reporter
Sunshine City 1973
Actor
Journey to the Center of the Earth 1959
as Laird of Glendarick
Credits from TMDB.