Peter Gunn (actor) facts for kids
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Peter Gunn
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| Born | 13 February 1963 Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, England
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| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1988–present |
| Spouse(s) | Julie Gunn |
| Children | Tom Gunn & George Gunn |
Peter Gunn is an English actor born on February 13, 1963. He has been acting in TV shows and films since 1988. You might know him from some popular British TV series. He has also appeared in movies that have been enjoyed by audiences around the world.
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Peter Gunn's Acting Career
Peter Gunn is well-known for playing Len Cosgrove in the BBC series Born and Bred. He also had many guest roles in other TV shows and films. These include Frost, Heartburn Hotel, and Sunshine.
Famous Roles in TV and Film
For audiences in the United States, Peter Gunn is probably best known for his role as Oswald Granger. He played this character in the 2009 film Hannah Montana: The Movie. This movie was very popular with families.
In the UK, he is also famous for playing Brian Packham in the soap opera Coronation Street. He joined the show in 2010. Brian Packham was the former headmaster of Bessie Street School. Peter Gunn also played Pat Kennedy in the ITV drama series London's Burning in 2000.
Other Appearances
In 2006, Peter Gunn appeared in three television commercials for John Smith’s. More recently, in 2022, he was a guest on the TV show Celebrity Antiques Road Trip.
Peter Gunn's Family Life
Peter Gunn has two sons. Their names are George and Tom.
Selected Film and TV Work
Peter Gunn has appeared in many films and television shows. Here are some of his notable roles.
Films
- Resurrected (1989) as Bonner
- Funny Bones (1995) as Nicky
- When Saturday Comes (1996) as Tommy
- Brassed Off (1996) as Simmo
- Ever After: A Cinderella Story (1998) as Captain Laurent
- 24 Hour Party People (2002) as Farmer
- A Bunch of Amateurs (2008) as Frank Dobbins
- Hannah Montana: The Movie (2009) as Oswald Granger
Television Series
- Casualty (1990, 2000, 2015) in different roles
- The Bill (1993, 1994, 1995, 1997) in different roles
- A Touch of Frost (1997) as Sydney Snell
- Heartburn Hotel (1998–2000) as Simon Thorpe
- London's Burning (2000) as Pat Kennedy
- Born and Bred (2002–2005) as Len Cosgrove
- Holby City (2002) as Daman Harris
- Doctors (2007, 2010, 2014) in different roles
- Coronation Street (2010–2013, 2015–present) as Brian Packham
- Skins (2011) as Owen Creevey
- Cold Feet (2016) as Paul Matthews
