Peter Firth
Biography
Peter Firth is a renowned British actor recognized for his contributions to both film and television. He gained widespread acclaim for his performances in notable films such as Tess, Equus, and The Hunt for Red October. Firth is perhaps most celebrated for his role as Harry Pearce, a spymaster, in the acclaimed BBC series Spooks, along with its cinematic adaptation, Spooks: The Greater Good. His versatile acting skills have made him a prominent figure in the entertainment industry, with a career that spans several decades.
Filmography
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Spooks: The Greater Good
2015 • Harry Pearce
The Greatest Game Ever Played
2005 • Lord Northcliffe
The Incident (1990)
1990 • Geiger
Equus
1977 • Alan Strang
Hawking
2004 • Sir Fred Hoyle
Lifeforce
1985 • Col. Colin Caine
The Rescuers Down Under
1990
Tess
1979 • Angel Clare
Letter to Brezhnev
1985 • Peter
Shadowlands
1993 • Dr Craig
Prisoner of Honor
1991 • Maj. Henry
Mighty Joe Young (1998)
1998 • Garth
Born of Fire
1987 • Paul Bergson
Risen
2016 • Pontius Pilate
Brother Sun, Sister Moon
1972
Chill Factor
1999 • Col. Andrew Brynner
The Hunt for Red October
1990 • Capt. 2nd Ivan Putin (Political Officer, Red October)
An Awfully Big Adventure
1995 • Bunny
Aces High
1976 • Lt. Stephen Croft
South Riding
2011 • Anthony Snaith
Cheat
2019 • Michael Shadley
Spooks
2002 • Harry Pearce