Peter Capaldi

Peter Dougan Capaldi is a highly revered Scottish actor and director, born on 14th April 1958 in Glasgow, Scotland. Best known for his roles as Malcolm Tucker in the BBC series 'The Thick of It' and the 12th Doctor in 'Doctor Who', he has established an extensive career since his initiation into the field in 1974. A recipient of the Best Male Comedy Performance at the 2010 British Academy Television Awards, Capaldi has displayed an enduring commitment and passion for acting.

Capaldi's notability reached international acclaim with his performance in 'Doctor Who', which he starred in from 2013-2017. Aside from acting, his talents also spread into directing, as marked by his Academy and BAFTA Award-winning 1993 short film, 'Franz Kafka's It's a Wonderful Life'. Other notable works include 'Strictly Sinatra', which he both directed and wrote, and roles in family films 'Paddington' and 'Paddington 2'. He also appeared as Professor Marcus in the stage play 'The Ladykillers' and had written a rock album titled 'St. Christopher'.