What is Peter Capaldi most famous for?

He is the only Oscar winner to play the Doctor, although not for acting; he won it for best live-action short film.

How old was Peter Capaldi when he played Dr Who?

He discovered he had been given the part during filming for Adrian Hodges’ The Musketeers in Prague; after missing a call from his agent, Capaldi rang back to be greeted with “Hello, Doctor!” At 55 years old when originally cast, Capaldi was only a few months younger than William Hartnell (the First Doctor) was, when …

Is Lewis Capaldi related to Peter Capaldi?

How is Lewis Capaldi related to Peter Capaldi? Lewis discovered that Peter is his dad’s second cousin – making Lewis and Peter Capaldi second cousins once removed. Lewis told the Daily Record: “My dad and my aunties told me we were related to Peter a while ago, I think he’s my dad’s second cousin.

Has Peter Capaldi won an Oscar?

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Who was the best Doctor Who?

1. David Tennant (Tenth Doctor, 2005-2010) Ushering in a Golden Age of Doctor Who, David Tennant takes the number one spot. Widely considered the most popular Doctor ever, Tennant brought a whole new audience to the already beloved show.

Who is the oldest actor to play the Doctor?

– William Hartnell (1963-66) Hartnell played the role of the Doctor for three years until 1966. He was the oldest actor, aged 55, to play the starring role.