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Peter Capaldi Biography

Birth Name:Peter Dougan Capaldi

Birth Place:Glasgow, Scotland

Profession Actor, Director, Writer, Soundtrack, Producer

Fast Facts

Has supported the Association for International Cancer Research
Is a supporter of the Aberlour Child Care Trust children's charity
Was trained in acting at the Glasgow School of Art
Interested in performing at a young age, he showcased his talents when he created an entire puppet show in primary school
Was so frustrated with the strenuous audition process he had to endure for the role of Malcolm Tucker in "The Thick Of It" that he ended up displaying the perfect angry attitude that the role called for, and got the part
Has narrated the audio book versions of multiple books written by author Iain Banks
Was once a member of a punk-rock band, alongside future comic Craig Ferguson

Awards

1993BAFTA Scotland Award-Best Actor - Film: winner
1993BAFTA Scotland Award-Best Short Film: winner
1994Audience Award-Short Film: winner
1994BAFTA Film Award-Best Short Film: winner
1995Oscar-Best Short Film, Live Action: winner
2006BAFTA TV Award-Best Comedy Performance: nominated
2006RTS Television Award-Best Comedy Performance: nominated
2008BAFTA TV Award-Best Comedy Performance: nominated
2008RTS Television Award-Best Comedy Performance: nominated
2009BAFTA Scotland Award-Best Acting Performance in Film: winner
2009British Independent Film Award-Best Actor: nominated
2009CFCA Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2009ICP Award-Best Supporting Performance: nominated
2009LAFCA Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2009NYFCC Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2009VVFP Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2010BAFTA TV Award-Best Male Performance in a Comedy Role: winner
2010British Comedy Award-Best TV Comedy Actor: winner
2010Broadcasting Press Guild Award-Best Actor: winner
2010COFCA Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2010Chlotrudis Award-Best Supporting Actor: winner
2010Peter Sellers Award for Comedy-: nominated
2010Gold Derby Film Award-Supporting Actor: nominated
2010ICS Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2010INOCA-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2010ALFS Award-British Actor of the Year: nominated
2010Golden Nymph-Outstanding Actor - Comedy Series: nominated
2010OFTA Film Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2010OFCS Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2010RTS Television Award-Comedy Performance: nominated
2010SFX Award-Best Actor: nominated
2011BAFTA Scotland Award-Best Actor/Actress - Television: nominated
2012British Comedy Award-Best TV Comedy Actor: winner
2013BAFTA TV Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2013BAFTA TV Award-Best Male Performance in a Comedy Programme: nominated
2013Broadcasting Press Guild Award-Best Actor: nominated
2015BAFTA Cymru Award-Best Actor (Yr Actor Gorau): nominated
2015OFTA Television Award-Best Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2015TV Quick Award-Best Actor: nominated
2016BAFTA Scotland Award-Best Actor - Television: nominated
2016TV Choice Award-Best Actor: nominated
2016TV Quick Award-Best Actor: nominated
2020IFJA Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2022BAFTA Scotland Award-Best Actor - Film: nominated
2025BAFTA Scotland Award-Best Actor - Film/Television: nominated