Peter McDonald

Peter McDonald

Peter McDonald (born 28 January 1972 in Dublin) is an Irish stage and screen actor. He grew up in Mount Merrion in South County Dublin. His mother, Brenda Costigan is a cookery writer and his father, Richard McDonald sells bailer twine. He is related to Leigh McDonald of Australia. He was educated at St Michael’s College on Ailesbury Road in Dublin and graduated from University College Dublin with a Bachelor of Arts, English and a Master of Fine Arts, English in 1994.

He got his start in theatre while at University. He was part of UCD’s very active Drama Society and was a member of Fly by night theatre company.

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Peter McDonald Movies

Discover the best Peter McDonald movies. Explore the complete filmography, including top-rated classics, newest releases, and highest-grossing films starring Peter McDonald ranked by year and score.

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Power Ballad

Power Ballad (2026)

Comedy Drama Music
Rick's been playing the same wedding circuits for years, his musical dreams gathering dust. When he connects with Danny, a washed-up pop star nursing his own faded glory, something clicks...
Score 6.8
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The Batman

The Batman (2022)

Crime Mystery Thriller
Still raw in his vigilante career, Bruce Wayne prowls a rain-soaked Gotham that feels genuinely rotten to its foundation. When a methodical killer begins targeting the city's elite and leaving...
Score 7.7
3
The Dig

The Dig (2021)

Drama History
Suffolk, 1939. With war gathering on the horizon, Edith Pretty asks self-taught excavator Basil Brown to dig into the ancient mounds sitting quietly on her farmland. What they unearth beneath...
Score 6.8
4
The Damned United

The Damned United (2009)

Drama History
Brian Clough arrives at Leeds United with unwavering conviction and a caustic wit that immediately alienates the squad. His refusal to tolerate the team's physical, win-at-all-costs tactics clashes spectacularly with...
Score 7.2
5
Blow Dry

Blow Dry (2001)

Comedy Drama
When the British Hairdressing Championship lands in the Yorkshire town of Keighley, old wounds get reopened faster than a fresh set of highlights. Phil runs a modest barbershop alongside his...
Score 5.9
6
The Opportunists

The Opportunists (2000)

Comedy Crime Drama
Vic Kelly knows his way around a safe, though he would rather forget it. A Queens mechanic quietly drowning in debt, he keeps refusing his girlfriend's generous offer to bail...
Score 5.8

Peter McDonald TV Shows

Browse the ultimate list of Peter McDonald TV shows. Find top-rated television series, critically acclaimed dramas, and hit shows starring Peter McDonald.

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Dublin Murders

Dublin Murders (2019)

Crime Drama
When a child's body surfaces in Dublin's outer reaches, two detectives find themselves assigned to a case that spirals far beyond a single victim. As they chase leads through missing...
Score 7.0
2
A Discovery of Witches

A Discovery of Witches (2018)

Drama Sci-Fi & Fantasy
When a mysterious manuscript surfaces in Oxford's Bodleian Library, it sets off a collision between two worlds. Diana Bishop, a reluctant witch desperate to distance herself from her heritage, finds...
Score 7.8

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What are the highest-rated movies starring Peter McDonald? +
According to aggregate user scores, the absolute best titles starring Peter McDonald are Power Ballad, The Batman, and The Dig.
How many movies and TV shows has Peter McDonald starred in? +
Our database currently features a comprehensive filmography of 8 titles starring Peter McDonald, ranging from their earliest roles to the newest releases.
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Yes! The overall filmography starring Peter McDonald maintains a strong average user rating of 6.9 out of 10 across all tracked titles.