Peter Woodward

Peter Woodward

69 · Born: Jan 24, 1956

Personal Details

BornJan 24, 1956 London, England, UK
Parents
  • Michele Dotrice
  • Edward Woodward
  • Venetia Barrett
Relatives
  • Sarah Woodward (Sibling)
  • Emily Woodward (Half Sibling)
  • Tim Woodward (Sibling)

Biography

Peter Woodward was born into a family of renowned British actors, with his father, Edward Woodward, brother, Tim Woodward, and sister, Sarah Woodward, all being well-established actors in their own right. He graduated from the prestigious Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) and went on to join the esteemed Royal Shakespeare Company, where he had the opportunity to star in numerous productions, including the iconic plays "Winter's Tale", "Comedy of Errors", and "A Midsummer Night's Dream".

Throughout his career, Peter has played a diverse range of major character roles in both film and television, showcasing his impressive acting abilities. One of his most notable roles was that of the German character, Captain Stossel, in the feature film "The Brylcreem Boys" (1998).

In addition to his acting work, Peter is also a highly respected member of the British Academy of Dramatic Combat, where he is recognized for his expertise as a Fight Arranger and post-production supervisor. He has written ADR dialogue for a variety of films, including "1492: Conquest of Paradise" (1992),"20,000 Leagues Under the Sea" (1997),"The Scarlet Tunic" (1998),"Les Misérables" (1998),and "Ossessione fatale" (1992).

In a new venture, Peter recently founded a production company, TRIPAL PRODUCTIONS, alongside his father, Edward Woodward. For this company, Peter wrote and produced his first feature film, "The House of Angelo" (1997),in which his father, Edward, starred as the titular character, Angelo.

Career

2024
2022
Moonshot
Moonshot as Gary (voice)
2021
Dolphin Island
Dolphin Island as Jonah Coleridge
2020
2018
Dystopia
Dystopia as Philip Edier
Wacky Races
Wacky Races as Dick Dastardly (voice)
2017
2015
Awaiting
Awaiting as Jerry
2014
Postman Pat: The Movie
Postman Pat: The Movie as Carbunkle (voice)
The Crypt
The Crypt as Father Antonio
2013
2012
Three Days of Hamlet
Three Days of Hamlet as Laertes/Player King
2011
Dead Space: Aftermath
Dead Space: Aftermath as Lead Interrogator (voice)
2006
We Fight to Be Free
We Fight to Be Free as Gen. Edward Braddock
2002
Hard Cash
Hard Cash as FBI Agent Jarvis
Puckoon
Puckoon as Col. Martin
2000
The Patriot
The Patriot as Charles O'Hara
1999
Babylon 5: A Call to Arms
Babylon 5: A Call to Arms as Technomage Galen
Tristan
Tristan as King of Brittany
Darkness Falls
Darkness Falls as (voices)
Crusade
Crusade as Galen
1997
The House of Angelo
The House of Angelo as Harry Angelo
1996
The Brylcreem Boys
The Brylcreem Boys as Ernst Stossel
Gadgetman
Gadgetman as Sergeant Munro
1981
Sense and Sensibility
Sense and Sensibility as John Willoughby
1979
Testament of Youth
Testament of Youth as Roland Leighton
2010
Unthinkable
Unthinkable as Writer
2007
Closing the Ring
Closing the Ring as Screenplay
2024
Sex-Positive
Sex-Positive as Director, Writer