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Peter Wingfield Biography

Birth Name:Peter Wingfield

Birth Place:Cardiff, Wales

Profession Actor, Stunts

Fast Facts

  • In 1990, he received the Carleton Hobbs Award for radio drama from the BBC
  • In 2009, he ran the ING New York City Marathon on behalf of UNICEF
  • Studied at Brasenose College, Oxford and St․ Bartholomew's Hospital Medical College
  • Intended to pursue a medical degree before becoming involved with acting
  • Was only given his first acting role in "Antonia and Jane" because he knew how to drive
  • Is best known for his role as Methos in "Highlander: The Series․"
  • Was the National Trampoline Champion in Wales at the age of 15

Awards

  • 1998OFTA Television Award-Best Actor in a Syndicated Series: nominated
  • 2012Leo-Best Supporting Performance by a Male in a Feature Length Drama: nominated