Biografia
Peter Caulfield was born in Boston but brought up in Nottingham (East Midlands) England. His mother Joan is from Essex and his father, Shane Caulfield is of Irish heritage. He trained at the Paul McCartney Drama school (LIPA), and graduated with a 1st BA (Hons) in acting. Peter has worked across the board in Theatre, TV, Film and Animation.
He is best known for his roles in hit TV shows: ‘I hate suzie too’ (Sky), ‘Doctor Who’, ‘Eastenders’ ‘Modus’ (BBC), ‘Absentia’ (Amazon), Secret Invasion (Marvel). He also played Francesco, in the critically acclaimed Russell T. Davies drama series, 'Cucumber' (Channel 4), and 'Banana' (E4), and will be reprising the character in Russell’s much anticipated new series ‘Tip Toe’ airing in summer 2026 (Channel4). He will also be appearing in the hit series ‘The Capture’ in the spring as new head of the Trojan operatives.
Films include: ‘China Man’ (BFI), ‘Take Cover’ (Paramount) ‘The mystery of DBCooper’ (HBO) ‘Great Yarmouth Provisional Figures’ (Cinema) and ‘Strange ways here we come’ (Netflix) & ‘After the end’ (award winning animation short).
Peter is also well known for various West End Theatre performances including original cast roles in the following Olivier award winning productions: ‘Tammy Faye’ (Almeida), ‘Enron' (Royal Court, West End), ‘Our House’ (West End), ‘Jesus Christ Super Star’ (Regents Park). Peter also starred as Alfie, to great acclaim, in the National Theatre's Broadway and London hit; ‘One Man 2 Guvnors’ (West End & Tour) And played Bob Cratchit in the sell out production of Christmas Carol (Old Vic). He has performed alongside Ian Mckellen on the Old Vic stage, and opposite Tom Hardy, Hayley Atwell, and Rory Kinear, on the National Theatre's Olivier stage, in the restoration comedy, 'Man of Mode'. Jenson in ‘The Wild Duck’ (Donmar Warehouse) and played Ginger in Jez Butterworths masterpiece ‘Jerusalem’, as well as staring in Jim Cartwright’s ‘TWO’ at Greenwich Theatre opposite his co star Kellie Shirley. He is very excited to be transferring this hit production to the Park Theatre this spring.
Peter is also an accomplished vocalist: performing roles in a number of Stephen Sondheim productions, including; "Into The Woods" (Royal Opera House), "Follies" and A "Funny Thing Happened on The Way To the Forum" (National Theatre). And taking the lead role in new musical 'To Wong Foo’ as Vida Boheme (Hope Mill Theatre).
He is also the voice or Diallos in the multi award winning ‘Elden Ring’.
