Peter Guinness

Peter Guinness is exactly the kind of British character actor I keep an eye out for. Born in 1950 in Whitstable, Kent, he has moved fluidly between stage, film, and television for decades. Performers like him rarely chase the spotlight; instead they sharpen a scene with a single weighty presence. You may not always recall the name, but the face triggers instant recognition. That, to me, is the mark of a genuine craftsman, someone who serves the story rather than his own fame. I respect that quiet, dependable artistry far more than flashier reputations.

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Name (English)

Peter Guinness

Name (Japanese)

ピーター・ギネス

Reading

ぴーたー・ぎねす

Born

August 14, 1950 (age 76)

Origin

Whitstable, United Kingdom

Occupation

stage actor / film actor / television actor / actor

Zodiac / Chinese zodiac

Leo / Tiger

• Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter%20Guinness%20(actor)
• Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2602031

Tags

• Whitstable
• stage actor
• film actor
• television actor

Last updated

September 28, 2026

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