Trevor Peacock Biography

Fast Facts

• Began his career on stage with the Old Vic Theatre Company in 1962
• Made his screen acting debut in the film "The Barber of Stamford Hill" in 1963
• Best known for his role as Papa Claus in "Fred Claus" and as Jim Trott in "The Vicar of Dibley․"
• Was the playwright, lyricist and composer of "Erb" at the Strand Theatre in 1970, and also wrote the play "Leaping Ginger in 1977
• Wrote the song "Mrs․ Brown, You've Got a Lovely Daughter," which became a No․ 1 hit for Herman's Hermits
• Also wrote the songs "Mystery Girl," "Made You," "Gossip Calypso" and "Stick Around," among others
• Wrote the lyrics for the musicals "Passion Flower Hotel" and "Andy Capp․"