Quick Facts
Born:
1957-05-05
Birthplace:
Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, UK
Credits:
24 Total Roles
Peter Howitt
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Biography
Peter Howitt is an English actor and film director. He grew up in Eltham, London and Bromley, Kent, Peter used to be a part of the Priory Players in the Priory behind Christ Church, Eltham. He has two children, Luke (born 1990) and Amy (born 2008). He currently resides in Vancouver, Canada.
He first found success playing Joey Boswell in the British TV series Bread. In 1998 he wrote and directed his first film, Sliding Doors (1998). Since then he has directed several films, including AntiTrust (2001), Johnny English (2003), Laws of Attraction (2004) and Dangerous Parking (2008) which he adapted from the novel by Stuart Browne, produced and directed as well as playing the lead role.
He first found success playing Joey Boswell in the British TV series Bread. In 1998 he wrote and directed his first film, Sliding Doors (1998). Since then he has directed several films, including AntiTrust (2001), Johnny English (2003), Laws of Attraction (2004) and Dangerous Parking (2008) which he adapted from the novel by Stuart Browne, produced and directed as well as playing the lead role.
Known For
In the Name of the Father
Remand Prison Officer
Sliding Doors
Cheeky Bloke
Highlander: The Series
Kuyler
Defying Gravity
Trevor Williams
Some Mother's Son
SAS Leader
Bread
Joey Boswell
Dangerous Parking
Noah Arkwright
Kiss and Tell
Graham Ives
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Defying Gravity TV | Trevor Williams |
| 2007 | Dangerous Parking MOVIE | Noah Arkwright |
| 1998 | Sliding Doors MOVIE | Cheeky Bloke |
| 1997 | Stone Cold MOVIE | Shelter |
| 1996 | Kiss and Tell MOVIE | Graham Ives |
| 1996 | Some Mother's Son MOVIE | SAS Leader |
| 1996 | Killing Me Softly MOVIE | Malcolm Thornton |
| 1996 | Frontiers TV | Supt. Nick Jarratt |
| 1995 | Eleven Men Against Eleven MOVIE | Steve Denton |
| 1995 | Tears Before Bedtime TV | Ben Farlow |