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.