Peter Sullivan
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If longevity counts for anything, Peter Sullivan is a British actor whose name has been turning up in credits for decades. Drama keeps coming back on the credit list. Measured end to end, the working life on screen runs about 31 years. For much of the audience, Peter Sullivan is Vasilov from 'The Jackal', whatever else the credits say. Viewers may also know him from 'The Borgias'. The trail of credits goes back as far as 1995.
Peter Sullivan
16 Movies
28 Series
If longevity counts for anything, Peter Sullivan is a British actor whose name has been turning up in credits for decades. Drama keeps coming back on the credit list. Measured end to end, the working life on screen runs about 31 years. For much of the audience, Peter Sullivan is Vasilov from 'The Jackal', whatever else the credits say. Viewers may also know him from 'The Borgias'. The trail of credits goes back as far as 1995.
Movies
Plays Vasilov
The Jackal
1997
Plays Amos Eiran
7 Days in Entebbe
2018
Plays Inspector Roberts
The Limehouse Golem
2016
Plays James Pryce
The Face of an Angel
2014
Plays Thomas Reade
Monsieur N.
2003
Plays Duncan McHale
The Butterfly Effect
1995
Plays William Collyer
National Theatre Live: The Deep Blue Sea
2016
Plays Wagner
Christie Malry's Own Double-Entry
2000
Plays Policeman
Gypsy Woman
2002
Plays John
Earthy Encounters
2018
TV Shows
Plays Cardinal Ascanio Sforza
The Borgias
2011
Plays Det. Insp. Overton
Backup
1995
Plays CS Robert Vickers
Cuffs
2015
Plays Nyle Bellamy
Around the World in 80 Days
2021
Plays Julian Baxter
The Iris Affair
2025
Plays Ralph Hanson
Poldark
2015
Plays Dr. Clive Archerfield
Critical
2015
Plays Commander Laurence Stern
The Hour
2011
Plays Temple Lawyer
The Passion
2008
Plays David Jeremy
The Sixth Commandment
2023
Plays Michael
Baptiste
2019
Plays Blake
The Jetty
2024
Plays Andrew Fancourt
Strike
2017
Plays Geoffrey
The Thick of It
2005
Plays Rick
Sex Traffic
2004
Plays Viktor Sarkisian
Spooks
2002
Plays Geoff Moss
Nathan Barley
2005
Plays Richard Beamer
Peak Practice
1993
Plays John
The IT Crowd
2006
Plays Bob
Strange
2003
Plays Vargas
The Musketeers
2014
Plays D.I. Ryan Worthing
Trinity
2009
Plays Franklin Stone
Ripper Street
2012
Plays Fred Powell
Shockers
1999
Plays Major Jocelyn Ballard
The Crimson Field
2014
Plays Paul Stoddard
Chandler & Co
1994
Plays ACC Eden
Wire in the Blood
2002
Plays Gareth Reeves
Vital Signs
2006
Latest Trailers
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Full Filmography
The Iris Affair
Julian Baxter · 8 episodes
2025–
TV
22+1
Doctor Farr
2025
Film
The Jetty
Blake · 3 episodes
2024–
TV
The Sixth Commandment
David Jeremy · 4 episodes
2023
TV
The Monkey's Paw
Sergeant Major Morris
2022
Film
Baptiste
Michael · 3 episodes
2021
TV
Around the World in 80 Days
Nyle Bellamy · 8 episodes
2021
TV
Earthy Encounters
John
2018
Film
7 Days in Entebbe
Amos Eiran
2018
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Peter Sullivan and where are they from?
Peter Sullivan is 62 years old, born on July 26, 1964 in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, UK.
What are the most famous roles of Peter Sullivan?
Peter Sullivan is best known for roles in The Jackal, The Limehouse Golem, Conspiracy.
How many movies has Peter Sullivan been in?
Over a 31-year career (since 1995), Peter Sullivan has appeared in 16 movies and 28 TV shows.
What was Peter Sullivan's first movie?
The career of Peter Sullivan began with The Butterfly Effect (1995).
What is Peter Sullivan's most recent movie or series?
Peter Sullivan's most recent release is The Iris Affair, which premiered on October 16, 2025.
What TV shows has Peter Sullivan appeared in?
On television, Peter Sullivan has appeared in The IT Crowd, The Borgias, Extras, Poldark.
Peter Sullivan
1964-07-26 · Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, UK
Peter Sullivan was born into a political family and he was expected to follow a career in politics and the law. He joined the National Youth Theatre at 17 and then trained at Central before studying in New York under Uta Hagen and at The Actors' Studio and then became a member of the Catalan theatre group La Fura Dels Baus. Over three decades he has played multiple leading roles in film and television in the US, UK and Europe and has been a National Theatre player for over 30 years. He speaks four languages and has performed in all of them.