Years active 1979 - present Education Ashmole Academy Parents Trevor Peacock | Role Actor Name Daniel Peacock Siblings Harry Peacock | |
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Born 2 October 1958 (age 65) ( 1958-10-02 ) London, England, UK Occupation Actor, director, writer Grandparents Alexandria Peacock, Victor Edward Peacock Movies and TV shows Similar People Trevor Peacock, Harry Peacock, Walter Sparrow, Nick Brimble, Soo Drouet | ||
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Daniel "Dan" Peacock (born 2 October 1958 in London) is an English actor, writer and director. He has worked with the team of The Comic Strip Presents... and played "Mental Mickey" in Only Fools and Horses.
Contents
- no reasons interviews with daniel peacock and dir spencer hawken
- Daniel Peacock interview 2017
- Early life
- Acting
- Personal life
- Filmography
- References
Daniel Peacock interview 2017
Early life
He attended Ashmole School in Southgate, London.
Acting
He attended the Central School of Speech & Drama before leaving early to pursue a career as a comedian in an act called the 'Diamond Brothers'. He worked as a blue coat for a Pontins Holiday camp in Selsey, West Sussex in 1978.
He moved into acting and writing and his credits as an actor include the following television series: The Young Ones, Little Armadillos, Only Fools and Horses, Robin of Sherwood, The Bill, Doctor Who as Nord the Vandal in the serial The Greatest Show in the Galaxy, Casualty and One Foot in the Grave.
Peacock has also starred in the second series of Coming of Age as DK's estranged father who has just left prison.
His film appearances include Bloody Kids, The Supergrass, Riding High, Porridge, Quadrophenia, Gandhi, I Bought a Vampire Motorcycle, Party Party, Whoops Apocalypse, Bull in Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves and Carry On Columbus. He also played young Jacques Clouseau in Trail of the Pink Panther and he appeared in The Jewel of the Nile as the special effects maestro.
He was one of the regular cast in Nick Hyde and Glen Cardno's Valentine Park for ATV Network starring Ken Jones, David Thewlis and Liz Smith (which was filmed in Nottingham), and wrote Men of the World (starring John Simm and David Threlfall), Cavegirl, Harry and Cosh, Mud, Very Big Very Soon for Central TV starring Paul Shane, Sheila White, Shaun Curry and Tim Wylton, as well as adapting Teenage Health Freak for TV. He voiced a Beeposaurus in "The Beeps".
He appeared in a series of musical adverts in the 1980s for the Do It All chain of DIY stores along with another Comic Strip actor, Ron Tarr, and the Birds Eye Steakhouse advertisement featuring the song "We Hope It's Chips", sung to the tune of "Que Sera Sera". More Recently he took on a leading role in No Reasons (2014).
His credits as a director include the metaseries Harry and Cosh, Morris 2274, Billie: Girl from the Future and Cavegirl.
His latest sitcom, Marley's Ghosts, revolves around a woman called Marley Wise who finds she can communicate with the dead. The series first aired on Gold in September 2015.
Personal life
He is the son of actor Trevor Peacock (who plays 'Jim Trott' in The Vicar of Dibley) and brother of actor Harry Peacock (a regular Star Stories satirist). In 2010, he attended the annual Only Fools and Horses convention, then at the Bunyan Sport Centre, Bedford.
Filmography
Actor
-
For the Love of Ella (TV Movie) (filming) as
Conrad Styles
2022
C.B. Strike (TV Series) as
Luca Ricci
- Troubled Blood: Part 2 (2022) - Luca Ricci
2021
No Reasons as
Maurice
2016
Marley's Ghosts (TV Series) as
Mr. Pauly
- Christmas (2016) - Mr. Pauly
2015
Foyle's War (TV Series) as
Blakey
- Elise (2015) - Blakey
2014
Toast of London (TV Series) as
Basil Jet
- High Winds Actor (2014) - Basil Jet
2012
Starlings (TV Series) as
Rodney McQueen
- Episode #2.8 (2013) - Rodney McQueen
- Episode #2.7 (2013) - Rodney McQueen
- Episode #2.6 (2013) - Rodney McQueen
- Episode #2.1 (2013) - Rodney McQueen
- Episode #1.7 (2012) - Rodney McQueen
1982
The Comic Strip Presents (TV Series) as
Toby Thurlow / Bridegroom / Workman 1 / ...
- Five Go to Rehab (2012) - Toby Thurlow
- Les Dogs (1990) - Bridegroom
- The Strike (1988) - Workman 1
- Gino: Full Story and Pics (1984) - Postman (as Danny Peacock)
- A Fistful of Travellers' Cheques (1984) - Barman / Ticket Collector (as Danny Peacock)
- Five Go Mad on Mescalin (1983) - Toby Thurlow
- The Beat Generation (1983) - Kix
- War (1983) - Godfrey
- Five Go Mad in Dorset (1982) - Toby Thurlow
2011
A Landscape of Lies - Directors Cut as
Don Welles
2011
Coming of Age (TV Series) as
Jim Karrimor
- My Idiot BF (2011) - Jim Karrimor
- Badvert (2011) - Jim Karrimor
2010
The Nutcracker: The Untold Story as
Gielgud
2007
The Beeps (TV Series) as
Beeposaurus
- The Great Pink Sunset (2008) - Beeposaurus
- Twinkleberry Pie (2008) - Beeposaurus
- Leafy's Hoe (2008) - Beeposaurus
- Home Sweet Home (2008) - Beeposaurus
- Cure for Bossy (2008) - Beeposaurus
- Bounceberry Pie (2008) - Beeposaurus
- Crafty Beeps! (2008) - Beeposaurus
- Wash Those Socks! (2008) - Beeposaurus
- Bubble and Beep! (2008) - Beeposaurus
- Stuck on You! (2008) - Beeposaurus
- Brand New Bossy (2008) - Beeposaurus
- Pets (2008) - Beeposaurus
- Put a Sock in It! (2008) - Beeposaurus
- Treasure Hunt (2007) - Beeposaurus
- Hunt the Beep (2007) - Beeposaurus
- The Lost Houses (2007) - Beeposaurus
- A Little Adventure (2007) - Beeposaurus
- Hole Lot of Trouble (2007) - Beeposaurus
- Source of the Sapphire Stream (2007) - Beeposaurus
- Sports Day (2007) - Beeposaurus
- Peas and Beeps (2007) - Beeposaurus
- Carnival (2007) - Beeposaurus
- Teeny Beep Takes Off (2007) - Beeposaurus
- Wheely Helpful (2007) - Beeposaurus
- Yuk Says No (2007) - Beeposaurus
- Bouncy Bouncy Beep Beep (2007) - Beeposaurus
- Big Beepday Bash (2007) - Beeposaurus
- Where No Beep Has Gone Before (2007) - Beeposaurus
- Noisy Neighbour (2007) - Beeposaurus
- Drozzle Dries Up (2007) - Beeposaurus
- Flutterbye (2007) - Beeposaurus
- The Big Freeze (2007) - Beeposaurus
- Sky High (2007) - Beeposaurus
- Teeny's Big Day (2007) - Beeposaurus
- What's That Noise? (2007) - Beeposaurus
- Beeping Trumpet (2007) - Beeposaurus
- Beep Ball (2007) - Beeposaurus
- Hide and Beep (2007) - Beeposaurus
- Pink Snow (2007) - Beeposaurus
- The Sock Mess Monster (2007) - Beeposaurus
- Yuk's Stuck Truck (2007) - Beeposaurus
- Beeping in the Rain (2007) - Beeposaurus
- Up High Hill (2007) - Beeposaurus
- The Lost Socks (2007) - Beeposaurus
- Wot-Beeps! - Beeposaurus
2006
Demolition Dad (TV Series) as
Manager
2004
Billie: Girl of the Future (TV Series) as
Dad
- Charlotte Blain (2004) - Dad
- Boot Sale (2004) - Dad
- Pet Shop (2004) - Dad
2002
Cavegirl (TV Series) as
Roast's dad
- Treasure Hunters (2003) - Roast's dad
- The Prisoner (2002) - Roast's dad
- Proud to be Purple (2002) - Roast's dad
- Minder (2002) - Roast's dad
2000
Small Time Obsession as
Unfortunate Man
1998
Sister Said (TV Series) as
Wendy's father
1996
Girlfriends (TV Series)
1996
George Melly's Owning Up (Podcast Series) as
Ted
- To Fun and Competition (1996) - Ted (voice)
- Lovely Digs, You Know (1996) - Ted (voice)
- On Raving (1996) - Ted (voice)
1996
Delta Wave (TV Series short) as
Freddy Argyle
- Dodgy Jammers: Part 2 (1996) - Freddy Argyle
- Dodgy Jammers: Part 1 (1996) - Freddy Argyle
1995
Anything's Possible (TV Series)
1994
Men of the World (TV Series) as
Gilby Watson
- Farewell My Lovely (1995) - Gilby Watson
- Stolen Kiss (1995) - Gilby Watson
- Happy Birthday Kendle (1995) - Gilby Watson
- The Dice of Life (1995) - Gilby Watson
- Team Table (1994) - Gilby Watson
- Lost in France (1994) - Gilby Watson
- Match of the Day (1994) - Gilby Watson
1994
Mud (TV Series) as
Vic
- Episode #1.5 (1994) - Vic
1993
Cluedo (TV Series) as
Roger Morgan
- Publish & Be Damned (1993) - Roger Morgan
1991
Teenage Health Freak (TV Series) as
Dad
- Open Day (1991) - Dad
- Guns, Drugs & Video 8: Part 2 (1991) - Dad
- Guns, Drugs & Video 8: Part 1 (1991) - Dad
- Read All About It (1991) - Dad
- Curse of Nellie Wendle (1991) - Dad
- Blast Off! (1991) - Dad
1993
One Foot in the Grave (TV Series) as
Kazanzi
- The Pit and the Pendulum (1993) - Kazanzi
1992
Birds of a Feather (TV Series) as
Trevor Mimms
- The Chigwell Connection (1992) - Trevor Mimms
1992
Carry on Columbus as
Tonto the Torch (as Danny Peacock)
1991
Casualty (TV Series) as
Leathers
- Pressure! What Pressure? (1991) - Leathers
1988
The Bill (TV Series) as
Ken Playle / Sinbad
- Nutters (1991) - Ken Playle
- Spook Stuff (1988) - Sinbad
1991
Trainer (TV Series) as
Jackie Pilgrim
- A Just Weight (1991) - Jackie Pilgrim
1991
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves as
Bull
1990
Jackson Pace: The Great Years (TV Series) as
Roger Whibley
1990
I Bought a Vampire Motorcycle as
Buzzer
1989
Close to Home (TV Series) as
Mr. Wainwright
- A Matter of Decree (1989) - Mr. Wainwright
1989
Hard Cases (TV Series) as
Alf White
- Episode #2.7 (1989) - Alf White
- Episode #2.6 (1989) - Alf White
1989
Mr. Majeika (TV Series) as
Jim Genie
- Jim Genie (1989) - Jim Genie
1989
Boon (TV Series) as
Georgie Pearlman
- The Not So Lone Ranger (1989) - Georgie Pearlman
1988
Jake's Journey (TV Movie) as
British Telecom Engineer
1988
Billy's Christmas Angels (TV Movie) as
Mr. Big
1988
Doctor Who (TV Series) as
Nord
- The Greatest Show in the Galaxy: Part Two (1988) - Nord
- The Greatest Show in the Galaxy: Part One (1988) - Nord
1987
Valentine Park (TV Series) as
Bodie
- Swarm! (1988) - Bodie
- Heroes and Villains (1988) - Bodie
- A Rose by Any Other Name (1988) - Bodie
- Who's Minding the Marigolds? (1988) - Bodie
- Where Have All the Flowers Gone? (1988) - Bodie
- No Particular Place to Go (1988) - Bodie
1987
Pulaski: The TV Detective (TV Series) as
Kevin
- The Price of Fame (1987) - Kevin
1987
Eat the Rich as
Terence
1987
Super Gran (TV Series) as
Poly Roofless
- Supergran and the Racing Cert (1987) - Poly Roofless
1986
Whoops Apocalypse as
Dominic
1983
The Kenny Everett Television Show (TV Series) as
Various
- Kenny's Christmas Cracker (1986)
- Episode #3.7 (1985) - Various
- Episode #2.8 (1983) - Various
- Episode #2.7 (1983) - Various
- Episode #2.6 (1983) - Various
- Episode #2.5 (1983) - Various
1986
Girls on Top (TV Series) as
Commercial Actor
- Big Snogs (1986) - Commercial Actor
1986
Lenny Henry Tonite (TV Series)
- Neighbourhood Watch (1986)
1986
Alas Smith & Jones (TV Series)
- Gas Readers. (1986)
1986
C.A.T.S. Eyes (TV Series) as
Chas
- Freezeheat (1986) - Chas
1986
Robin Hood (TV Series) as
Sergeant Sparrow
- Herne's Son: Part 2 (1986) - Sergeant Sparrow
1985
Highly Sprung (TV Series)
1985
The Jewel of the Nile as
Rock Promoter
1985
The Supergrass as
Jim Jarvis
1985
Lift Off! (TV Series)
- Episode #1.3 (1985) - (as Danny Peacock)
1985
Only Fools and Horses (TV Series) as
Mental Mickey Maguire
- It's Only Rock and Roll (1985) - Mental Mickey Maguire
1984
Assaulted Nuts (TV Series) as
Various
1984
Just Good Friends (TV Series) as
Zac
- Special (1984) - Zac
1984
The Lenny Henry Show (TV Series) as
Various Characters
- Episode #1.4 (1984) - Various Characters
1984
Little Armadillos (TV Series)
1984
The Young Ones (TV Series) as
Dying Man in Cabin
- Nasty (1984) - Dying Man in Cabin
1984
The Little and Large Show (TV Series)
- Episode #4.4 (1984)
1983
Party Party as
Toby
1982
Trail of the Pink Panther as
Clouseau, age 18
1982
Gandhi as
Youth
1982
Shine on Harvey Moon (TV Series) as
Lionel Pearlman
- The Party Line (1982) - Lionel Pearlman
1981
Riding High as
Clerk
1980
Knights Electric (Short) as
4th punk
1980
Bloody Kids (TV Movie) as
School 2
1979
Play for Today (TV Series) as
Peter - 'The Band'
- Long Distance Information (1979) - Peter - 'The Band' (as Danny Peacock)
1979
Doing Time as
Rudge
1979
Quadrophenia as
Danny
1978
Plain Murder (TV Movie) as
Shepherd
Writer
-
Marley's Ghosts (TV Series) (6 episodes, 2016) (written by - 3 episodes, 2015)
- Christmas (2016)
- Carly (2016)
- The Art Teacher (2016)
- Blind Sided (2016)
- Fit (2016)
- Dean Man's Chest (2016)
- Episode #1.3 (2015) - (written by)
- Episode #1.2 (2015) - (written by)
- Episode #1.1 (2015) - (written by)
2006
Demolition Dad (TV Series) (creator - 2006-2007)
2004
Billie: Girl of the Future (TV Series) (writer - 3 episodes)
- Charlotte Blain (2004) - (writer)
- Boot Sale (2004) - (writer)
- Pet Shop (2004) - (writer)
2002
Cavegirl (TV Series) (38 episodes)
- Two Tribes (2003)
- Treasure Hunters (2003)
- Summer Holiday (2003)
- Sting (2003)
- Power to the People (2003)
- Outlaws (2003)
- My Fair Gentleman (2003)
- Models (2003)
- Hog Heart Day (2003)
- Game On (2003)
- Defender of the Peace (2003)
- Competition Day (2003)
- Upright Man (2003)
- Think Again (2002)
- The Taming of Trunk (2002)
- The Prisoner (2002)
- The Healer (2002)
- The Chosen One (2002)
- Second Kiss, First Love (2002)
- Sacred Stones (2002)
- Runaway (2002)
- Respect (2002)
- Proud to be Purple (2002)
- Pigball (2002)
- On the Move (2002)
- New Bands (2002)
- Minder (2002)
- I'm a Grown Up (2002)
- Friend or Foe (2002)
- Blood Ties (2002)
- Big Strong Woman (2002)
- Arranged Marriage (2002)
- Trouble at the Top (2002)
- Swap Til You Drop (2002)
- Peace in My Time (2002)
- Exiles (2002)
- Real Man (2002)
- Girl Number One (2002)
1999
Harry and Cosh (TV Series) (writer)
1998
Sister Said (TV Series) (1998)
1997
The Chest (TV Movie) (story)
1996
Girlfriends (TV Series)
1995
Anything's Possible (TV Series)
1994
Men of the World (TV Series) (writer - 12 episodes)
- Farewell My Lovely (1995) - (writer)
- Stolen Kiss (1995) - (writer)
- Happy Birthday Kendle (1995) - (writer)
- The Walking Wounded (1995) - (writer)
- The Girl I Love (1995) - (writer)
- The Dice of Life (1995) - (writer)
- The Runaway (1994) - (writer)
- Team Table (1994) - (writer)
- The Big Fight (1994) - (writer)
- Lost in France (1994) - (writer)
- The Assessment (1994) - (writer)
- Match of the Day (1994) - (writer)
1995
For Amusement Only (TV Series) (series writer - 12 episodes)
1994
Mud (TV Series) (writer - 5 episodes)
- Episode #2.1 (1995) - (writer)
- Episode #1.6 (1994) - (writer)
- Episode #1.5 (1994) - (writer)
- Episode #1.3 (1994) - (writer)
- Episode #1.1 (1994) - (writer)
1991
Teenage Health Freak (TV Series) (written by - 12 episodes)
- Open Day (1991) - (written by)
- Guns, Drugs & Video 8: Part 2 (1991) - (written by)
- Guns, Drugs & Video 8: Part 1 (1991) - (written by)
- Read All About It (1991) - (written by)
- Curse of Nellie Wendle (1991) - (written by)
- Blast Off! (1991) - (written by)
1991
Very Big Very Soon (TV Series) (writer - 4 episodes)
- Thanks for the Memory (1991) - (writer)
- Double Dealing (1991) - (writer)
- The Taxman (1991) - (writer)
- Ladies Night (1991) - (writer)
1990
Jackson Pace: The Great Years (TV Series)
1988
The Comic Strip Presents (TV Series) (written by - 1 episode)
- The Yob (1988) - (written by)
1987
Your Mother Wouldn't Like It (TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode #3.1 (1987) - (writer)
1983
Party Party (writer)
1980
Knights Electric (Short) (monologue: Punk Leader)
Director
2011
Cavegirl Pilot (TV Short)
2009
Milkshake! Monkey (TV Series)
2006
Demolition Dad (TV Series) (series director)
2004
Billie: Girl of the Future (TV Series) (3 episodes)
- Charlotte Blain (2004)
- Boot Sale (2004)
- Pet Shop (2004)
2002
Cavegirl (TV Series) (38 episodes)
- Two Tribes (2003)
- Treasure Hunters (2003)
- Summer Holiday (2003)
- Sting (2003)
- Power to the People (2003)
- Outlaws (2003)
- My Fair Gentleman (2003)
- Models (2003)
- Hog Heart Day (2003)
- Game On (2003)
- Defender of the Peace (2003)
- Competition Day (2003)
- Upright Man (2003)
- Think Again (2002)
- The Taming of Trunk (2002)
- The Prisoner (2002)
- The Healer (2002)
- The Chosen One (2002)
- Second Kiss, First Love (2002)
- Sacred Stones (2002)
- Runaway (2002)
- Respect (2002)
- Proud to be Purple (2002)
- Pigball (2002)
- On the Move (2002)
- New Bands (2002)
- Minder (2002)
- I'm a Grown Up (2002)
- Friend or Foe (2002)
- Blood Ties (2002)
- Big Strong Woman (2002)
- Arranged Marriage (2002)
- Trouble at the Top (2002)
- Swap Til You Drop (2002)
- Peace in My Time (2002)
- Exiles (2002)
- Real Man (2002)
- Girl Number One (2002)
2003
Morris 2274 (TV Series)
2002
Harry and Cosh (TV Series) (2 episodes)
- Kung Fu Warriors (2003)
- Pantomime (2002)
2000
Ania, Fran and a Kettle of Fish (TV Series) (11 episodes)
1998
Sister Said (TV Series)
1996
Girlfriends (TV Series)
1995
Anything's Possible (TV Series)
Producer
2016
Marley's Ghosts (TV Series) (co-producer - 6 episodes)
- Christmas (2016) - (co-producer)
- Carly (2016) - (co-producer)
- The Art Teacher (2016) - (co-producer)
- Blind Sided (2016) - (co-producer)
- Fit (2016) - (co-producer)
- Dean Man's Chest (2016) - (co-producer)
2003
A House That's Just Like Yours (TV Series) (series producer - 9 episodes)
- Ball (2003) - (series producer)
- Maze (2003) - (series producer)
- Legs (2003) - (series producer)
- Sailing (2003) - (series producer)
- Circus (2003) - (series producer)
- Brush (2003) - (series producer)
- Tail (2003) - (series producer)
- Cheese (2003) - (series producer)
- Cloud (2003) - (series producer)
Music Department
1994
Men of the World (TV Series) (composer - 6 episodes)
- The Runaway (1994) - (composer: main title theme)
- Team Table (1994) - (composer: main title theme)
- The Big Fight (1994) - (composer: main title theme)
- Lost in France (1994) - (composer: main title theme)
- The Assessment (1994) - (composer: main title theme)
- Match of the Day (1994) - (composer: main title theme)
1993
Teenage Health Freak (TV Series) (song - 1 episode)
- Episode #2.6 (1993) - (song: fantasy sequence)
Soundtrack
1985
Only Fools and Horses (TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- It's Only Rock and Roll (1985) - (performer: "Drivin' Hard", "Boys will be Boys" - uncredited)
Thanks
2001
Max Payne (Video Game) (thanks)
1998
Eight (Short) (special thanks - as Danny Peacock)
Self
2022
Here We Are Kings: The Making of 'Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves' (Video documentary) as
Self
2020
Back to the... (TV Mini Series documentary) as
Self
- 80s with Lenny Henry (2020) - Self
2017
The Story of... Only Fools and Horses.... (TV Mini Series documentary) as
Self
- Behind the Scenes (2017) - Self
- Brothers in Arms (2017) - Self
1998
The Jack Docherty Show (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 25 February 1998 (1998) - Self
1993
Parallel 9 (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #2.4 (1993) - Self
Archive Footage
1996
And It's Goodnight from Him: The Very Best of Ronnie Barker (Video documentary)
References
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