Peter Whitford

Peter Whitford

86 · Born: Jan 1, 1939

Personal Details

BornJan 1, 1939 Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Biography

Peter Whitford is a renowned Australian character actor, hailing from the vibrant city of Adelaide, South Australia, where his journey in the world of entertainment began.

Notably, Peter is a proud graduate of the prestigious National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA),an institution renowned for nurturing the talents of many notable Australian performers.

Throughout his illustrious career, Peter has made a significant impact on the Australian Theatre Company, serving as both a manager and director for numerous productions. His impressive resume includes an array of esteemed plays, including those presented by the esteemed Sydney Theatre Company.

As an accomplished actor, Peter has appeared in a diverse range of television shows and films, showcasing his remarkable versatility and range. Some of his most notable roles include appearances in the classic Australian television series "Division 4" (1969),"Number 96" (1972),and "The Henderson Kids" (1985).

In addition to his work in television, Peter has also made notable appearances in several films, including the iconic "My Brilliant Career" (1979). His impressive filmography also includes the spin-off series "Bullpitt!" (1997),which was a part of the popular "Kingswood Country" franchise.

Furthermore, Peter has continued to work in television, appearing in popular shows such as "All Saints" (1998) and "Rake" (2010),marking his last acting credit to date.

Throughout his remarkable career, Peter Whitford has consistently demonstrated his dedication to his craft, earning a reputation as a talented and respected character actor in the Australian entertainment industry.

Career

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2008
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2002
Black and White
Black and White as Justice Windeyer
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2001
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Moulin Rouge!
Moulin Rouge! as Stage Manager
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2000
The Three Stooges
The Three Stooges as Administrator
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1999
Passion
Passion as Tour Manager
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1998
Bullpitt!
Bullpitt! as Johnno Johnston
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1997
Oscar and Lucinda
Oscar and Lucinda as Mr. Ahearn
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1992
Strictly Ballroom
Strictly Ballroom as Les Kendall
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The Time Game
The Time Game as Mr. Green
{"id":160749,"title":"Computer Ghosts","year":"1988","character":"Uncle Oscar","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/computer-ghosts","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_160749.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_160749.jpg"},"released":1}
1988
Computer Ghosts
Computer Ghosts as Uncle Oscar
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1987
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1986
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1984
Bodyline
Bodyline as Dr. Allen Robertson
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1983
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Phar Lap
Phar Lap as Bert Wolfe
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1980
Water Under the Bridge
Water Under the Bridge as T.C. Shallicott
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1979
My Brilliant Career
My Brilliant Career as Uncle Julius
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1978
Cass
Cass as Frank
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1972