Peter Capaldi

Peter Capaldi (born 1958) is a British actor, screenwriter and film director.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Peter Dougan Capaldi.

Born at Glasgow in 1958.

In detail

Peter Capaldi studied at Glasgow School of Art and St Constantine's. the recorded working language is English.

Residence is recorded at Glasgow and London.

Distinctions recorded are Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film, BAFTA Award for Best Short Film, British Academy Television Award for Best Male Comedy Performance and Chlotrudis Award for Best Supporting Actor.

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“Peter Capaldi”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q732661: Peter Capaldi
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Record

Kind of record: Person
Born: 1958
Awards: Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film,BAFTA Award for Best Short Film,British Academy Television Award for Best Male Comedy Performance,Chlotrudis Award for Best Supporting Actor,Chlotrudis Award for Best Cast
Family: film_directors
Authority: Q732661
Languages: English
Birth name: Peter Dougan Capaldi
Production: one_pass
Residences: Glasgow,London,Crouch End
Birth place: Glasgow
Educated at: Glasgow School of Art,St Constantine's
Nationality: United Kingdom,Italy
Occupations: actor,screenwriter,film director,television director,music artist
External identifiers: wikidata: Q732661 · wikipedia: Peter Capaldi
Published: 14 August 2026
Last substantive revision: 14 August 2026

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