Peter Gunn (actor) facts for kids

Peter Gunn (born February 13, 1963) is a well-known English actor. He has been in many TV shows and movies, becoming a familiar face to people in both the UK and America.

Peter Gunn's Acting Journey

Peter Gunn started his acting career in 1988. Since then, he has taken on many different roles in both television and films. He is known for playing various characters, from serious parts to more light-hearted ones.

Famous TV Roles

In the UK, Peter Gunn is often recognized for his role as Len Cosgrove in the BBC series Born and Bred. He also had many guest and recurring roles in other popular shows. These include Frost, Heartburn Hotel, and Sunshine.

A very famous role for Peter Gunn was playing Brian Packham in the long-running soap opera Coronation Street. He first appeared in this show in 2010. Brian was a headmaster and was linked to the character Julie Carp. Peter also played Pat Kennedy in the ITV drama series London's Burning in 2000.

Movie Appearances

For audiences in America, Peter Gunn is probably best known for his role as Oswald Granger in the 2009 film Hannah Montana: The Movie. This movie was very popular and even won a People's Choice Award for Favorite Family Movie. He has also been in other films like Funny Bones and Brassed Off.

Other Work and Family Life

Besides acting in TV shows and movies, Peter Gunn has also appeared in television adverts. In 2006, he was featured in three commercials for John Smith’s. More recently, in 2022, he appeared on the show Celebrity Antiques Road Trip.

Peter Gunn is married to Julie Gunn. He also has two sons named George and Tom.