Peter Kay

Biography

Peter John Kay (born July 2, 1973) is an English actor, comedy writer and stand-up comedian. He has written, produced and acted in several television and film projects, and has written three books.

Career Overview

Peter Kay has 60 screen credits in a career dating back to 1997. Their work is anchored in the Wallace and Gromit universe with 2 titles. Signature works include Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl, Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit, Max and Paddy's Road to Nowhere. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For: Acting
Gender: male
Known Credits: 60
Birth Date: 1973-07-02 00:00:00
Birth Place: Farnworth, Lancashire, England, UK

Known For

Associated Universes

Wallace and Gromit (2 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

Ben Whitehead (2 collaborations)
Paddy McGuinness (2 collaborations)
Lauren Patel (1 collaborations)
Reece Shearsmith (1 collaborations)
Diane Morgan (1 collaborations)
Adjoa Andoh (1 collaborations)
Muzz Khan (1 collaborations)
Lenny Henry (1 collaborations)
Victoria Elliott (1 collaborations)
Jon Glover (1 collaborations)

Credits

actors (39 credits)
- Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl
  Chief Inspector Mackintosh (voice)
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2024
- Peter Kay Live: Comedy Genius
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2024
- Parkinson at 50
  Self (archive footage)
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2021
- The Big Night In
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2020
- Billy Connolly And Me
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2017
- A Car Share Christmas Summer
  John Redmond
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2016
- The Peter Kay Story
  Peter Kay
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2016
- Peter Kay: 20 Years of Funny
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2015
- Goodbye Granadaland
  Self - Presenter
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2013
- Gary Barlow and Friends
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2013
- Peter Kay - In Conversation
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2012
- Peter Kay: Live & Back on Nights
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2012
- The Diamond Jubilee Concert 2012
  Self - Presenter
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2012
- Peter Kay: The Tour That Didn't Tour Tour
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2011
- Red Nose Day: 25 Monster Years
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2011
- A Concert for Heroes
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2010
- Children in Need Rocks the Royal Albert Hall
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2009
- Peter Kay's Animated All Star Band: The Official BBC Children in Need Medley
  Big Chris (voice)
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2009
- Peter Kay's Special Kay
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2008
- Peter Kay: Stand-Up UKay
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2007
- The One Show
  
  - November 5, 2010 (2010) ... Self - Guest actor actors
  
  - December 18, 2009 (2009) ... Self actor actors
  
  2006
- Max & Paddy's The Power of Two
  Max Bygraves
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2005
- One Hundred & Eighty: The Tour Documentary
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2005
- Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit
  PC Mackintosh (voice)
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2005
- The League of Gentlemen's Apocalypse
  Simon Pig
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2005
- Doctor Who
  
  - Love & Monsters (2006) ... Victor Kennedy actor actors
  
  2005
- Doctor Who Confidential
  
  - The New World of Dr Who (2006) ... actor actors
  
  2005
- Max and Paddy's Road to Nowhere
  Maxwell "Max" Bygraves
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  - Episode 6 (2004) ... Maxwell "Max" Bygraves actor actors
  
  - Episode 5 (2004) ... Maxwell "Max" Bygraves actor actors
  
  - Episode 4 (2004) ... Maxwell "Max" Bygraves actor actors
  
  - Episode 3 (2004) ... Maxwell "Max" Bygraves actor actors
  
  - Episode 2 (2004) ... Maxwell "Max" Bygraves actor actors
  
  2004
- Peter Kay: Live at the Manchester Arena
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2004
- The Catherine Tate Show
  
  - Episode 6 (2005) ... actor actors
  
  2004
- Peter Kay: Live at the Bolton Albert Halls
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2003
- I Love Muppets
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2002
- Blow Dry
  Cyril the Barman
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2001
- Phoenix Nights
  Brian Potter/Max
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  - Stars in Their Eyes (2002) ... Brian Potter/Max actor actors
  
  - Ladies' Night (2002) ... Brian Potter/Max actor actors
  
  - Quiz (2002) ... Brian Potter/Max actor actors
  
  - Crimetime (2002) ... Brian Potter/Max actor actors
  
  - Family Fun Day (2002) ... Brian Potter/Max actor actors
  
  2001
- Going Off Big Time
  Flipper
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2000
- Peter Kay: Live at the Top of the Tower
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2000
- Peter Kay at the Comedy Store
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1999
- Two Minutes
  George
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1997
- Top of the Pops
  
  - 25th December 2006 (2006) ... Self actor actors
  
  - 16 January 2006 (2006) ... Brian Potter (Host) actor actors
  
  1964
writing (9 credits)
- Peter Kay Live: Comedy Genius
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2024
- Peter Kay: The Tour That Didn't Tour Tour
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2011
- Peter Kay: Stand-Up UKay
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2007
- Max & Paddy's The Power of Two
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2005
- One Hundred & Eighty: The Tour Documentary
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2005
- Peter Kay: Live at the Manchester Arena
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2004
- Max and Paddy's Road to Nowhere
  
  - Episode 6 (2004) ... writer writing
  
  - Episode 5 (2004) ... writer writing
  
  - Episode 4 (2004) ... writer writing
  
  - Episode 3 (2004) ... writer writing
  
  - Episode 2 (2004) ... writer writing
  
  2004
- Phoenix Nights
  
  - Family Fun Day (2002) ... writer writing
  
  2001
- Peter Kay: Live at the Top of the Tower
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2000
directing (8 credits)
- A Car Share Christmas Summer
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2016
- Peter Kay: The Tour That Didn't Tour Tour
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2011
- Peter Kay's Special Kay
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2008
- Max & Paddy's The Power of Two
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2005
- Peter Kay: Live at the Manchester Arena
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2004
- Max and Paddy's Road to Nowhere
  
  - Episode 6 (2004) ... director directing
  
  - Episode 5 (2004) ... director directing
  
  - Episode 4 (2004) ... director directing
  
  - Episode 3 (2004) ... director directing
  
  - Episode 2 (2004) ... director directing
  
  2004
- Peter Kay: Live at the Bolton Albert Halls
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2003
- Phoenix Nights
  
  - Stars in Their Eyes (2002) ... director directing
  
  - Ladies' Night (2002) ... director directing
  
  - Quiz (2002) ... director directing
  
  - Crimetime (2002) ... director directing
  
  - Family Fun Day (2002) ... director directing
  
  2001
production (1 credits)
- Peter Kay's Animated All Star Band: The Official BBC Children in Need Medley
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  2009
creators (2 credits)
- Max and Paddy's Road to Nowhere
  
  creator
  
  creators
  
  2004
- Phoenix Nights
  
  creator
  
  creators
  
  2001
crew (1 credits)
- Max and Paddy's Road to Nowhere
  
  creator
  
  crew
  
  - Episode 6 (2004) ... creator crew
  
  - Episode 5 (2004) ... creator crew
  
  - Episode 4 (2004) ... creator crew
  
  - Episode 3 (2004) ... creator crew
  
  - Episode 2 (2004) ... creator crew
  
  2004