Portrait of Pete Postlethwaite

Pete Postlethwaite

Bio: Pete Postlethwaite (February 7, 1946 - January 2, 2011) was an English stage, film and television actor. After minor television appearances including in The Professionals, Postlethwaite's first success came with the film Distant Voices, Still Lives in 1988
Born: Thu, Feb 07 1946
Birthplace: Warrington, Cheshire, England, UK

Death: Sun, Jan 02 2011
Pete Postlethwaite is 64 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Killing Bono
Killing Bono
Pete Postlethwaite would have been no older than 64 in Killing Bono as 'Karl'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 01 2011
Poster of Return to Jurassic Park
Return to Jurassic Park
Pete Postlethwaite would have been no older than 64 in Return to Jurassic Park as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 05 2011
Poster of The Town
The Town
Pete Postlethwaite was 64 in The Town as 'Fergus "Fergie" Colm'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 15 2010
Poster of Inception
Inception
Pete Postlethwaite was 64 in Inception as 'Maurice Fischer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 15 2010
Poster of Clash of the Titans
Clash of the Titans
Pete Postlethwaite was 64 in Clash of the Titans as 'Spyros'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 26 2010
Poster of The Age of Stupid
The Age of Stupid
Pete Postlethwaite was 63 in The Age of Stupid as 'The Archivist'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 21 2009
Poster of Solomon Kane
Solomon Kane
Pete Postlethwaite was 63 in Solomon Kane as 'William Crowthorn'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 16 2009
Poster of Clough: The Brian Clough Story
Clough: The Brian Clough Story
Pete Postlethwaite was 63 in Clough: The Brian Clough Story as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 25 2009
Poster of Waving at Trains
Waving at Trains
Pete Postlethwaite was 62 in Waving at Trains as 'Douglas Warren'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 2009
Poster of Player
Player
Pete Postlethwaite was 62 in Player as 'Colin'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 03 2008
Poster of Closing the Ring
Closing the Ring
Pete Postlethwaite was 61 in Closing the Ring as 'Quinlan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 14 2007
Poster of Ghost Son
Ghost Son
Pete Postlethwaite was 61 in Ghost Son as 'Doc'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 05 2007
Poster of The Omen
The Omen
Pete Postlethwaite was 60 in The Omen as 'Father Brennan'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 06 2006
Poster of Valley of the Heart's Delight
Valley of the Heart's Delight
Pete Postlethwaite was 60 in Valley of the Heart's Delight as 'Albion Munson'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 24 2006
Poster of Anatomy of a Global Thriller: Behind the Scenes of The Constant Gardener
Anatomy of a Global Thriller: Behind the Scenes of The Constant Gardener
Pete Postlethwaite was 59 in Anatomy of a Global Thriller: Behind the Scenes of The Constant Gardener as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 10 2006
Poster of Beneath the Surface: The Making of 'Dark Water'
Beneath the Surface: The Making of 'Dark Water'
Pete Postlethwaite was 59 in Beneath the Surface: The Making of 'Dark Water' as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 26 2005
Poster of Æon Flux
Æon Flux
Pete Postlethwaite was 59 in Æon Flux as 'Keeper'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 30 2005
Poster of The Constant Gardener
The Constant Gardener
Pete Postlethwaite was 59 in The Constant Gardener as 'Lorbeer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 31 2005
Poster of Dark Water
Dark Water
Pete Postlethwaite was 59 in Dark Water as 'Veeck'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 08 2005
Poster of Red Mercury
Red Mercury
Pete Postlethwaite was 59 in Red Mercury as 'Gold Commander'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 13 2005
Poster of The Limit
The Limit
Pete Postlethwaite was 58 in The Limit as 'Gale'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 28 2004
Poster of Strange Bedfellows
Strange Bedfellows
Pete Postlethwaite was 58 in Strange Bedfellows as 'Russell McKenzie (taxman)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 22 2004
Poster of Wilde Stories: The Nightingale and the Rose
Wilde Stories: The Nightingale and the Rose
Pete Postlethwaite was 57 in Wilde Stories: The Nightingale and the Rose as 'Arthur (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 26 2003
Poster of Cowboy Up
Cowboy Up
Pete Postlethwaite was 56 in Cowboy Up as 'Reid Braxton'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 03 2002
Poster of Between Strangers
Between Strangers
Pete Postlethwaite was 56 in Between Strangers as 'John'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 30 2002
Poster of Triggermen
Triggermen
Pete Postlethwaite was 56 in Triggermen as 'Ben Cutler'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 26 2002
Poster of Round Up: Deposing 'The Usual Suspects'
Round Up: Deposing 'The Usual Suspects'
Pete Postlethwaite was 56 in Round Up: Deposing 'The Usual Suspects' as 'Kobayashi (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 02 2002
Poster of The Shipping News
The Shipping News
Pete Postlethwaite was 55 in The Shipping News as 'Tert Card'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 18 2001
Poster of Rat
Rat
Pete Postlethwaite was 55 in Rat as 'Hubert Flynn'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 01 2001
Poster of Victoria Wood with All the Trimmings
Victoria Wood with All the Trimmings
Pete Postlethwaite was 54 in Victoria Wood with All the Trimmings as 'Various Characters'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 25 2000
Poster of When the Sky Falls
When the Sky Falls
Pete Postlethwaite was 54 in When the Sky Falls as 'Martin Shaughnessy'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 26 2000
Poster of Animal Farm
Animal Farm
Pete Postlethwaite was 53 in Animal Farm as 'Benjamin (voice) / Farmer Jones (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 03 1999
Poster of Wayward Son
Wayward Son
Pete Postlethwaite was 53 in Wayward Son as 'Ben Alexander'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 20 1999
Poster of Alice in Wonderland
Alice in Wonderland
Pete Postlethwaite was 53 in Alice in Wonderland as 'Carpenter'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 28 1999
Poster of Lost for Words
Lost for Words
Pete Postlethwaite was 52 in Lost for Words as 'Deric Longden'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 03 1999
Poster of The Divine Ryans
The Divine Ryans
Pete Postlethwaite was 52 in The Divine Ryans as 'Uncle Reg Ryan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1999
Poster of The Worlds of Harry Connick Jr.
The Worlds of Harry Connick Jr.
Pete Postlethwaite was 52 in The Worlds of Harry Connick Jr. as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1999
Poster of Among Giants
Among Giants
Pete Postlethwaite was 52 in Among Giants as 'Ray'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 24 1998
Poster of Amistad
Amistad
Pete Postlethwaite was 51 in Amistad as 'Holabird'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 10 1997
Poster of Bandyta
Bandyta
Pete Postlethwaite was 51 in Bandyta as 'Sincai'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 07 1997
Poster of Sharpe: The Legend
Sharpe: The Legend
Pete Postlethwaite was 51 in Sharpe: The Legend as 'Hakeswill'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 13 1997
Poster of The Lost World: Jurassic Park
The Lost World: Jurassic Park
Pete Postlethwaite was 51 in The Lost World: Jurassic Park as 'Roland Tembo'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 23 1997
Poster of The Serpent's Kiss
The Serpent's Kiss
Pete Postlethwaite was 51 in The Serpent's Kiss as 'Thomas Smith'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 14 1997
Poster of The Making of 'The Lost World'
The Making of 'The Lost World'
Pete Postlethwaite was 51 in The Making of 'The Lost World' as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 08 1997
Poster of Romeo + Juliet
Romeo + Juliet
Pete Postlethwaite was 50 in Romeo + Juliet as 'Father Laurence'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 01 1996
Poster of Brassed Off
Brassed Off
Pete Postlethwaite was 50 in Brassed Off as 'Danny'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 01 1996
Poster of Crimetime
Crimetime
Pete Postlethwaite was 50 in Crimetime as 'Sidney'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 01 1996
Poster of DragonHeart
DragonHeart
Pete Postlethwaite was 50 in DragonHeart as 'Gilbert'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 31 1996
Poster of James and the Giant Peach
James and the Giant Peach
Pete Postlethwaite was 50 in James and the Giant Peach as 'The Magic Man'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 12 1996
Poster of When Saturday Comes
When Saturday Comes
Pete Postlethwaite was 50 in When Saturday Comes as 'Ken Jackson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 01 1996
Poster of The Usual Suspects
The Usual Suspects
Pete Postlethwaite was 49 in The Usual Suspects as 'Kobayashi'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 19 1995
Poster of Suite 16
Suite 16
Pete Postlethwaite was 48 in Suite 16 as 'Glover'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 24 1994
Poster of Sharpe's Enemy
Sharpe's Enemy
Pete Postlethwaite was 48 in Sharpe's Enemy as 'Obadiah Hakeswill'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 01 1994
Poster of Sharpe's Company
Sharpe's Company
Pete Postlethwaite was 48 in Sharpe's Company as 'Obadiah Hakeswill'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 25 1994
Poster of Sin Bin
Sin Bin
Pete Postlethwaite was 48 in Sin Bin as 'Mitch'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 18 1994
Poster of In the Name of the Father
In the Name of the Father
Pete Postlethwaite was 47 in In the Name of the Father as 'Giuseppe Conlon'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 12 1993
Poster of Anchoress
Anchoress
Pete Postlethwaite was 47 in Anchoress as 'William Carpenter'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 10 1993
Poster of The Last of the Mohicans
The Last of the Mohicans
Pete Postlethwaite was 46 in The Last of the Mohicans as 'Captain Beams'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 26 1992
Poster of Waterland
Waterland
Pete Postlethwaite was 46 in Waterland as 'Henry Crick'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 21 1992
Poster of Alien³
Alien³
Pete Postlethwaite was 46 in Alien³ as 'David'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 22 1992
Poster of Split Second
Split Second
Pete Postlethwaite was 46 in Split Second as 'Paulsen'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 01 1992
Poster of The Grass Arena
The Grass Arena
Pete Postlethwaite was 45 in The Grass Arena as 'The Dipper'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 19 1992
Poster of They Never Slept
They Never Slept
Pete Postlethwaite was 44 in They Never Slept as 'Panter'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 20 1991
Poster of Mel Gibson Goes Back to School
Mel Gibson Goes Back to School
Pete Postlethwaite was 44 in Mel Gibson Goes Back to School as 'Player King (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of Hamlet
Hamlet
Pete Postlethwaite was 44 in Hamlet as 'Player King'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 19 1990
Poster of A Box of Swan
A Box of Swan
Pete Postlethwaite was 44 in A Box of Swan as 'Tony'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 09 1990
Poster of Kingdom Come
Kingdom Come
Pete Postlethwaite was 44 in Kingdom Come as 'Keef'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 02 1990
Poster of Needle
Needle
Pete Postlethwaite was 44 in Needle as 'Paula's Father'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 12 1990
Poster of Treasure Island
Treasure Island
Pete Postlethwaite was 43 in Treasure Island as 'George Merry'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 22 1990
Poster of The Dressmaker
The Dressmaker
Pete Postlethwaite was 42 in The Dressmaker as 'Jack'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 16 1988
Poster of Distant Voices, Still Lives
Distant Voices, Still Lives
Pete Postlethwaite was 42 in Distant Voices, Still Lives as 'Father'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 16 1988
Poster of To Kill a Priest
To Kill a Priest
Pete Postlethwaite was 42 in To Kill a Priest as 'Josef'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 07 1988
Poster of Tumbledown
Tumbledown
Pete Postlethwaite was 42 in Tumbledown as 'Major (Rehabilitation Centre)'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 29 1988
Poster of Coast to Coast
Coast to Coast
Pete Postlethwaite was 40 in Coast to Coast as 'Kecks McGuinness'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 04 1987
Poster of Cyrano de Bergerac
Cyrano de Bergerac
Pete Postlethwaite was 39 in Cyrano de Bergerac as 'Ragueneau'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 26 1985
Poster of A Private Function
A Private Function
Pete Postlethwaite was 38 in A Private Function as 'Nuttol'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 09 1984
Poster of Fords on Water
Fords on Water
Pete Postlethwaite was 36 in Fords on Water as 'Winston's Boss'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1983
Poster of Strike: The Birth of Solidarity
Strike: The Birth of Solidarity
Pete Postlethwaite was 35 in Strike: The Birth of Solidarity as 'Ireneusz Lesniak'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 18 1981
Poster of The Muscle Market
The Muscle Market
Pete Postlethwaite was 34 in The Muscle Market as 'Danny Duggan'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 13 1981
Poster of Afternoon Off
Afternoon Off
Pete Postlethwaite was 32 in Afternoon Off as 'Attendant in Art Gallery'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 03 1979
Poster of Doris and Doreen
Doris and Doreen
Pete Postlethwaite was 32 in Doris and Doreen as 'Mr. Lomax'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 16 1978
Poster of The Duellists
The Duellists
Pete Postlethwaite was 31 in The Duellists as 'Orderly shaving Gen. Treillard'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 31 1977
Poster of The Paradise Run
The Paradise Run
Pete Postlethwaite was 30 in The Paradise Run as 'Soldier'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 05 1976
Poster of Occupy!
Occupy!
Pete Postlethwaite was 29 in Occupy! as 'Player in Everyman Theatre Company, Liverpool'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1976
Poster of Thwum
Thwum
Pete Postlethwaite was 29 in Thwum as 'Duffy'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 22 1975

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice
Pete Postlethwaite was 62+ in Criminal Justice as 'Hooch'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 30 2008
Poster of The One Show
The One Show
Pete Postlethwaite was 60+ in The One Show as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 14 2006
Poster of Richard & Judy
Richard & Judy
Pete Postlethwaite was 55+ in Richard & Judy as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 26 2001
Poster of Sins
Sins
Pete Postlethwaite was 54+ in Sins as 'Len Green'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 24 2000
Poster of Butterfly Collectors
Butterfly Collectors
Pete Postlethwaite was 53+ in Butterfly Collectors as 'John McKeown'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 19 1999
Poster of Martin Chuzzlewit
Martin Chuzzlewit
Pete Postlethwaite was 48+ in Martin Chuzzlewit as 'Tigg Montague'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 07 1994
Poster of Pie in the Sky
Pie in the Sky
Pete Postlethwaite was 48+ in Pie in the Sky as 'Kevin Tasker'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 13 1994
Poster of Sharpe
Sharpe
Pete Postlethwaite was 47+ in Sharpe as 'Obadiah Hakeswill'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, May 05 1993
Poster of Shakespeare: The Animated Tales
Shakespeare: The Animated Tales
Pete Postlethwaite was 46+ in Shakespeare: The Animated Tales as 'Quince (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 09 1992
Poster of Between the Lines
Between the Lines
Pete Postlethwaite was 46+ in Between the Lines as 'Ch. Supt. Jameson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 04 1992
Poster of El C.I.D.
El C.I.D.
Pete Postlethwaite was 44+ in El C.I.D. as 'Vince'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Feb 07 1990
Poster of Zorro
Zorro
Pete Postlethwaite was 43+ in Zorro as 'Bandit'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 05 1990
Poster of Tales of Sherwood Forest
Tales of Sherwood Forest
Pete Postlethwaite was 43+ in Tales of Sherwood Forest as 'Eric'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 11 1989
Poster of Casualty
Casualty
Pete Postlethwaite was 40+ in Casualty as 'Ralph Peters, Hank'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 06 1986
Poster of Lovejoy
Lovejoy
Pete Postlethwaite was 39+ in Lovejoy as 'Terence Sullivan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 10 1986
Poster of Screen Two
Screen Two
Pete Postlethwaite was 38+ in Screen Two as 'Panter, Kecks McGuinness, The Dipper, Mitch'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 06 1985
Poster of Mitch
Mitch
Pete Postlethwaite was 38+ in Mitch as 'Jack Frost'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Aug 31 1984
Poster of Minder
Minder
Pete Postlethwaite was 33+ in Minder as 'Jack Wragg, Logie'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 29 1979
Poster of Going Straight
Going Straight
Pete Postlethwaite was 32+ in Going Straight
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 24 1978
Poster of Last of the Summer Wine
Last of the Summer Wine
Pete Postlethwaite was 26+ in Last of the Summer Wine as 'Man in Cafe'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 04 1973
Poster of Play for Today
Play for Today
Pete Postlethwaite was 24+ in Play for Today as 'Danny Duggan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 15 1970
Poster of The Oscars
The Oscars
Pete Postlethwaite was 7+ in The Oscars as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953
Poster of The BAFTA Awards
The BAFTA Awards
Pete Postlethwaite was 3+ in The BAFTA Awards as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 29 1949