Peter Capaldi Net Worth

What is Peter Capaldi's Net Worth and Salary?

Peter Capaldi is a Scottish actor, writer, musician, and film director with a net worth of $10 million. He is best known for portraying Malcolm Tucker on the BBC series The Thick of It and the 12th Doctor on Doctor Who. Capaldi's notable works also include the 2009 film In the Loop and the Academy Award-winning short film Franz Kafka's It's a Wonderful Life, which he wrote and directed. Additionally, he directed the feature film Strictly Sinatra.

Early Life and Education

Peter Capaldi was born on April 14, 1958, in Glasgow, Scotland to parents Gerald and Nancy, who ran an ice cream business. He attended St. Teresa's Primary School, St. Matthew's Primary School, and St. Ninian's High School. Capaldi pursued higher education at the Glasgow School of Art, where he was the frontman and guitarist for the punk rock band The Dreamboys, with Craig Ferguson as the drummer.

Career Beginnings on Stage

Capaldi made his stage debut in a 1974 production of An Inspector Calls at Fort Theatre. In 1983, he played John Lennon in John, Paul, George, Ringo and Bert at the Young Vic and appeared in plays such as Twelfth Night, The Duenna, and Othello. He later featured in productions like Blood Brothers, Dracula, and Songs for Stray Cats and Other Living Creatures. Capaldi also performed musical comedy cabaret, collaborating with Craig Ferguson in a cabaret act called Bing & Dean Hitler.

Television Career, Part 1

Peter Capaldi's television debut came in 1984 on ITV's Crown Court. He subsequently appeared in Minder, Travelling Man, and television films including The Personal Touch and John and Yoko: A Love Story. Throughout the late 80s, he featured in films like The Story of a Recluse, Dream Baby, and television series such as C.A.T.S. Eyes and Shadow of the Noose. The early 90s saw him in shows like The Ruth Rendell Mysteries and Agatha Christie's Poirot. He also led the series Mr. Wakefield's Crusade and appeared on The All New Alexei Sayle Show, Chandler & Co, and The Vicar of Dibley.

In the late 90s, Capaldi starred in series like Delta Wave, Psychos, and Bookmark and in television films such as The Treasure Seekers and Giving Tongue. Notably, he played the Angel Islington in Neil Gaiman's urban fantasy series Neverwhere and narrated several episodes of the documentary series Horizon.

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Television Career, Part 2

The 2000s saw Capaldi appearing in television movies and shows including Hotel! and High Stakes. He had roles in series like Fortysomething, Judge John Deed, Sea of Souls, and My Family. In 2005, Capaldi landed the role of Malcolm Tucker on The Thick of It, winning numerous awards for his performance. Other series during this period included Midsomer Murders, Waking the Dead, and Skins. He directed the first two seasons of Getting On and starred in series like The Nativity, The Field of Blood, and The Hour.

In 2013, Capaldi became the 12th Doctor in the beloved series Doctor Who. He continued in the role for three seasons until 2017. While on Doctor Who, he appeared in other shows including The Musketeers and Shetland. Later television credits include the 2018 CGI adaptation of Watership Down and the thriller series The Devil's Hour.

Film Career

Capaldi's film debut was in the 1983 Scottish dramedy Local Hero. He went on to act in Turtle Diary, The Lair of the White Worm, Dangerous Liaisons, and December Bride. In 1993, he debuted as a screenwriter with Soft Top Hard Shoulder and won an Academy Award for directing the short film Franz Kafka's It's a Wonderful Life. His acting roles during this time included Captives, Smilla's Sense of Snow, and Bean. In 2001, Capaldi directed his feature-length debut Strictly Sinatra. Subsequent roles included Mrs. Caldicot's Cabbage War, Max, and The Best Man. He reprised his role as Malcolm Tucker in In the Loop and acted in films like World War Z, Paddington, and Paddington 2. Recent works include The Suicide Squad and Benediction. Capaldi also voiced Rabbit in the 2018 film Christopher Robin.