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Peter Kay
Peter Kay

Peter Kay

  • 51 years old
  • English
  • Actor, writer, stand-up comedian and director
  1. 18th November: Peter Kay extends tour until February 2026
  2. 26th September: YouGov: Alan Carr is the best-known comedian in the UK, but Peter Kay is the most-loved (Chortle)
Peter Kay Live: The Tour That Didn't Tour - Tour. Peter Kay. Credit: Goodnight Vienna Productions

Peter Kay is an English stand-up comedian, actor, writer and director. One of the most successful stand-ups in modern comedy history, he has set several records for audience size. He is also well known and much-loved for writing and starring in sitcoms such as Phoenix Nights and Car Share.

Year Production Role
2024 Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl Announced Chief Inspector Albert Mackintosh (Voice)
2024 Peter Kay Live: Comedy Genius Self (Archive Material)
2022 Peter Kay Live: Better Late Than Never Self
2021 The Jonathan Ross Show - Special Guests: Series 1
  1. Special - Highlights Special
 Guest
2020 Peter Kay's Comedy Shuffle - Peter Kay's Stand-Up Comedy Shuffle
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  1. E1 - Episode One
  2. E2 - Episode Two
  3. E3 - Episode Three
 Self (Archive Material)
2020 Car Share - Audio Special Writer
2020 Car Share - Audio Special John Redmond
2020 Peter Kay's Comedy Shuffle - Series 4
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  1. E1 - Episode One
  2. E2 - Episode Two
  3. E3 - Episode Three
  4. E4 - Episode Four
  5. E5 - Episode Five
  6. E6 - Episode Six
 Self (Archive Material)
2019 Peter Kay: Comedy Genius - In His Own Words Self (Archive Material)
2018 Peter Kay's Comedy Shuffle - Series 3
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  1. E1 - Episode One
  2. E2 - Episode Two
  3. E3 - Episode Three
  4. E4 - Episode Four
  5. E5 - Episode Five
  6. E6 - Episode Six
 Self (Archive Material)
2018 Car Share - Finale Specials
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  1. Special - The Finale
 Writer
2018 Car Share - Finale Specials
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  1. Special - Car Share Unscripted
  2. Special - The Finale
 Director
2018 Car Share - Finale Specials
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  1. Special - Car Share Unscripted
  2. Special - The Finale
 John Redmond
2017 Peter Kay's Comedy Shuffle - Series 2
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  1. E1 - Episode One
  2. E2 - Episode Two
  3. E3 - Episode Three
  4. E4 - Episode Four
  5. E5 - Episode Five
  6. E6 - Episode Six
 Self (Archive Material)
2017 Billy & Me Self
2017 Car Share - Series 2
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  1. E1 - Episode One
  2. E2 - Episode Two
  3. E3 - Episode Three
  4. E4 - Episode Four
 Director
2017 Car Share - Series 2
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  1. E1 - Episode One
  2. E2 - Episode Two
  3. E3 - Episode Three
  4. E4 - Episode Four
 Writer
2017 Car Share - Series 2
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  1. E1 - Episode One
  2. E2 - Episode Two
  3. E3 - Episode Three
  4. E4 - Episode Four
 John Redmond
2017 Inside No. 9 - Series 3
  1. E6 - Private View
 Neil
2016 Johnnie Walker Meets... Guest
2016 The Peter Kay Story Self (Archive Material)
2016 Let's Do It: A Tribute To Victoria Wood Self
2016 Peter Kay's Comedy Shuffle - Series 1
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  1. E1 - Episode One
  2. E2 - Episode Two
  3. E3 - Episode Three
  4. E4 - Episode Four
  5. E5 - Episode Five
  6. E6 - Episode Six
  7. Special - Peter Kay's Christmas Comedy Shuffle
 Self (Archive Material)
2015 Peter Kay: 20 Years Of Funny Self
2015 Cradle To Grave
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  1. E1 - Episode One
  2. E2 - Episode Two
  3. E3 - Episode Three
  4. E4 - Episode Four
  5. E5 - Episode Five
  6. E6 - Episode Six
  7. E7 - Episode Seven
  8. E8 - Episode Eight
 Fred 'Spud' Baker
2015 Alan Carr: Chatty Man - Series 14
  1. E12 - Peter Kay, Ellie Kemper, Adam Lambert, James Bay
 Guest
2015 Car Share - Series 1
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  1. E1 - Episode One
  2. E2 - Episode Two
  3. E3 - Episode Three
  4. E4 - Episode Four
  5. E5 - Episode Five
  6. E6 - Episode Six
 Director
2015 Car Share - Series 1
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  1. E1 - Episode One
  2. E2 - Episode Two
  3. E3 - Episode Three
  4. E4 - Episode Four
  5. E5 - Episode Five
  6. E6 - Episode Six
 Writer
2015 Car Share - Series 1
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  1. E1 - Episode One
  2. E2 - Episode Two
  3. E3 - Episode Three
  4. E4 - Episode Four
  5. E5 - Episode Five
  6. E6 - Episode Six
 John Redmond
2015 Peter Kay's Phoenix Nights Live Max
2015 Peter Kay's Phoenix Nights Live Brian Potter
2014 Peter Kay: Live & Back On Nights Self
2012 Malachy's Millions Development Malachy Mooney
2012 Peter Kay - In Conversation Self
2012 Peter Kay Live: The Tour That Didn't Tour - Tour Director
2012 Peter Kay Live: The Tour That Didn't Tour - Tour Writer
2012 Peter Kay Live: The Tour That Didn't Tour - Tour Host / Presenter
2012 Victoria Wood: A BAFTA Tribute Self
2011 Peter Kay Live At The Bolton Albert Halls Director
2011 Peter Kay Live At The Bolton Albert Halls Writer
2011 Peter Kay Live At The Bolton Albert Halls Self
2011 Peter Kay's Top 43 Greatest Comedy Moments Self (Archive Material)
2011 Alan Carr: Chatty Man - Series 7
  1. E4 - Lady Gaga, Dannii Minogue, Peter Kay
 Guest
2011 The Jonathan Ross Show - Series 1
  1. E3 - Stephen Fry, Peter Kay, Hugh Jackman
 Guest
2009 Friday Night With Jonathan Ross - Series 17
  1. E12 - Jeremy Clarkson, Peter Kay, Laurence Fishburne, Muse
 Guest
2008 Alan Carr's Comedy Outings
  1. E3 - Dangerous Li-Alans
 Self (Archive Material)
2008 Britain's Got The Pop Factor And Possibly A New Celebrity Jesus Christ Soapstar Superstar Strictly On Ice Composer
2008 Britain's Got The Pop Factor And Possibly A New Celebrity Jesus Christ Soapstar Superstar Strictly On Ice Executive Producer
2008 Britain's Got The Pop Factor And Possibly A New Celebrity Jesus Christ Soapstar Superstar Strictly On Ice Director
2008 Britain's Got The Pop Factor And Possibly A New Celebrity Jesus Christ Soapstar Superstar Strictly On Ice Writer
2008 Britain's Got The Pop Factor And Possibly A New Celebrity Jesus Christ Soapstar Superstar Strictly On Ice Geraldine McQueen
2007 Little Britain - Comic Relief Does Little Britain Live
  1. Comic Relief Does Little Britain Live
 Brian Potter
2006 Little Britain - Little Britain Abroad
  1. E1 - Part One
  2. E2 - Part Two
 Ensemble Actor
2006 We Love The Royle Family Self
2006 Friday Night With Jonathan Ross - Series 10
  1. E12 - Peter Kay, Vic Reeves, John Malkovich, Muse
 Guest
2005 Peter Kay - The Early Years Self (Archive Material)
2005 Wallace & Gromit: The Curse Of The Were-Rabbit PC Albert Mackintosh (Voice)
2005 The Catherine Tate Show - Series 2
  1. E6 - Episode Six
 Guest
2005 The League Of Gentlemen's Apocalypse Simon Pig
2004 Max And Paddy's Road To Nowhere
  1. E4 - Episode Four
 Marc Park
2004 Max And Paddy's Road To Nowhere
  1. E2 - Episode Two
  2. E4 - Episode Four
 Brian Potter
2004 Max And Paddy's Road To Nowhere
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  1. E1 - Episode One
  2. E2 - Episode Two
  3. E3 - Episode Three
  4. E4 - Episode Four
  5. E5 - Episode Five
  6. E6 - Episode Six
 Max
2004 Max And Paddy's Road To Nowhere
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  1. E1 - Episode One
  2. E2 - Episode Two
  3. E3 - Episode Three
  4. E4 - Episode Four
  5. E5 - Episode Five
  6. E6 - Episode Six
 Director
2004 Max And Paddy's Road To Nowhere
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  1. E1 - Episode One
  2. E2 - Episode Two
  3. E3 - Episode Three
  4. E4 - Episode Four
  5. E5 - Episode Five
  6. E6 - Episode Six
 Writer
2004 Friday Night With Jonathan Ross - Series 7
  1. E10 - Pierce Brosnan, Peter Kay, Gwen Stefani, Fatboy Slim
 Guest
2004 Peter Kay Live At The Manchester Arena Director
2004 Peter Kay Live At The Manchester Arena Writer
2004 Peter Kay Live At The Manchester Arena Host / Presenter
2004 Ronnie Barker: A BAFTA Tribute Self
2004 Britain's Best Sitcom
  1. E1 - The Launch
  2. E7 - Porridge
 Guest
2002 Linda Green - Series 2
  1. E1 - No Friends
 Eddie
2002 Phoenix Nights - Series 2
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  1. E1 - Brian Gets Everyone Back Together
  2. E2 - Family Fun Day
  3. E3 - Crimetime
  4. E4 - Quiz
  5. E5 - Ladies' Night
  6. E6 - Stars In Their Eyes
 Director
2002 Phoenix Nights - Series 2
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  1. E1 - Brian Gets Everyone Back Together
  2. E2 - Family Fun Day
  3. E3 - Crimetime
  4. E4 - Quiz
  5. E5 - Ladies' Night
  6. E6 - Stars In Their Eyes
 Writer
2002 Phoenix Nights - Series 2
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  1. E1 - Brian Gets Everyone Back Together
  2. E2 - Family Fun Day
  3. E3 - Crimetime
  4. E4 - Quiz
  5. E5 - Ladies' Night
  6. E6 - Stars In Their Eyes
 Max
2002 Phoenix Nights - Series 2
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  1. E1 - Brian Gets Everyone Back Together
  2. E2 - Family Fun Day
  3. E3 - Crimetime
  4. E4 - Quiz
  5. E5 - Ladies' Night
  6. E6 - Stars In Their Eyes
 Brian Potter
2002 Friday Night With Jonathan Ross - Series 2
  1. E7 - Kacey Ainsworth, Alex Ferns, Donald MacIntyre, Peter Kay, Sugababes
 Guest
2002 24 Hour Party People Don Tonay
2001 Peter Kay Live At The Top Of The Tower Writer
2001 Peter Kay Live At The Top Of The Tower Host / Presenter
2001 Phoenix Nights - Series 1
  1. E3 - Disco Inferno
 Keith Lard
2001 Phoenix Nights - Series 1
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  1. E1 - Opening Night
  2. E2 - Wild West Night
  3. E3 - Disco Inferno
  4. E4 - Singles Night
  5. E5 - Comedy Robot Wars
  6. E6 - Talent Trek Finals
 Writer
2001 Phoenix Nights - Series 1
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  1. E1 - Opening Night
  2. E2 - Wild West Night
  3. E3 - Disco Inferno
  4. E4 - Singles Night
  5. E5 - Comedy Robot Wars
  6. E6 - Talent Trek Finals
 Max
2001 Phoenix Nights - Series 1
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  1. E1 - Opening Night
  2. E2 - Wild West Night
  3. E3 - Disco Inferno
  4. E4 - Singles Night
  5. E5 - Comedy Robot Wars
  6. E6 - Talent Trek Finals
 Brian Potter
2000 That Peter Kay Thing - Series 1
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  1. E1 - In The Club
  2. E2 - Eyes Down
  3. E3 - The Ice Cream Man Cometh
  4. E4 - The Arena
  5. E5 - Leonard
  6. E6 - Lonely At The Top
 Writer
2000 That Peter Kay Thing - Series 1
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  1. E1 - In The Club
  2. E2 - Eyes Down
  3. E3 - The Ice Cream Man Cometh
  4. E4 - The Arena
  5. E5 - Leonard
  6. E6 - Lonely At The Top
 Various
2000 Ready, Steady, Sink! Brett
1998 That Peter Kay Thing - Pilot Writer
1998 That Peter Kay Thing - Pilot Various
1998 Barking
  1. E5 - Episode Five
 Writer
1998 Barking
  1. E5 - Episode Five
 Various
Peter Kay Self

Non-comedy TV and film credits may be found here:
Peter Kay on IMDb

Born
Monday 2nd July 1973 (51 years-old)
Nationality
English
Home town
Bolton
Resident of
England (Bolton)
BAFTA Television Craft Awards 2019
Writer: Comedy (Nominee)
BAFTA Television Craft Awards 2018
Writer: Comedy (Nominee)
Digital Spy Reader Awards 2018
Best TV Comedy Star (Nominee)
I Talk Telly Awards 2018
Best Comedy Partnership (Nominee)
RTS Craft and Design Awards 2017
Director - Comedy Drama/Situation Comedy (Nominee)
I Talk Telly Awards 2017
Best Comedy Partnership (Winner)
RTS North West Awards 2017
Best Script Writer (Nominee)
Best Performance in a Comedy (Nominee)
Chortle Awards 2016
Event of the Year (Winner)
BAFTA Television Awards 2016
Best Male Performance in a Comedy Programme (Winner)
Best Scripted Comedy (Winner)
RTS Awards 2016
Writer - Comedy (Nominee)
I Talk Telly Awards 2015
Best Actor In A Comedy (Winner)
British Comedy Awards 2009
Outstanding Achievement In Comedy (Winner)
RTS Awards 2009
Comedy Performance (Winner)
British Book Awards 2007
Biography/Autobiography of the Year (Winner)
Rose d'Or Awards 2005
Sitcom Performance (Male) (Winner)
RTS Awards 2005
Comedy Performance (Nominee)
Loaded LAFTAs 2004
Best Stand-Up (Nominee)
Funniest Man (Nominee)
BAFTA Television Awards 2003
Best Comedy Performance (Nominee)
Best Sitcom (Nominee)
British Comedy Awards 2002
Best TV Comedy Actor (Nominee)
Best Writing (Winner)
Edinburgh Comedy Awards 1998
Best Comedy Show (Nominee)
British Comedy Awards 1998
Best Comedy Breakthrough Artist (Nominee)
Best Live Stand-Up Performer (Nominee)
So You Think You're Funny? 1997
Main Prize (Winner)
BBC New Comedy Award 1997
Main Prize (Nominee)
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