The Oscar Nominated Short Films 2012: Live Action
2012 · 5.7/10
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Peter McDonald
Director & actor · born 28 January 1972 · Dublin, Ireland
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.
Where to start: The Batman (2022).
As director 2
As actor 29
Power Ballad
2026 · 7.2/10
Worth the Hype
Saipan
2025 · 6.0/10
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Bagman
2024 · 6.1/10
Popcorn Flick
Woken
2024 · 5.4/10
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The Batman
2022 · 7.7/10
Worth the Hype
The Dig
2021 · 6.9/10
Popcorn Flick
Fanny Lye Deliver'd
2019 · 6.3/10
Popcorn Flick
England Is Mine
2017 · 5.8/10
SnoozefestMurder: The Third Voice
Murder: The Third Voice
2016 · 1.8/10
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The Stag
2013 · 5.8/10
Snoozefest
Wreckers
2011 · 5.2/10
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The Damned United
2009 · 7.2/10
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Spacemen Three
2008
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Festival
2005 · 6.0/10
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Shadow of the Sword
2005 · 5.8/10
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God's Early Work
2004
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Spin the Bottle
2003 · 7.0/10
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Killing Hitler
2003 · 6.5/10
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Don't Tempt Me
2001 · 5.6/10
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Blow Dry
2001 · 5.9/10
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When Brendan Met Trudy
2000 · 4.4/10
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Saltwater
2000 · 7.1/10
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Some Voices
2000 · 6.1/10
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The Opportunists
2000 · 5.7/10
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Nora
2000 · 5.2/10
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Felicia's Journey
1999 · 6.3/10
Popcorn Flick
Guy's Dog
1999 · 7.5/10
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Captain Jack
1999 · 5.5/10
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I Went Down
1997 · 6.0/10
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The Penguin
TV · 2024 · 8.4/10
Absolute Cinema
This Town
TV · 2024 · 6.7/10
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Hollington Drive
TV · 2021 · 6.6/10
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Dublin Murders
TV · 2019 · 7.0/10
Worth the Hype
Finding Joy
TV · 2018 · 5.0/10
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A Discovery of Witches
TV · 2018 · 7.8/10
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Murder
TV · 2016 · 4.8/10
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Thirteen
TV · 2016 · 6.7/10
Popcorn Flick
The Last Kingdom
TV · 2015 · 8.3/10
Absolute Cinema
No Offence
TV · 2015 · 7.5/10
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Mayday
TV · 2013 · 6.2/10
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Ripper Street
TV · 2012 · 7.4/10
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Moone Boy
TV · 2012 · 7.5/10
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Titanic
TV · 2012 · 5.9/10
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City of Vice
TV · 2008 · 2.7/10
NewThe Family Man
The Family Man
TV · 2006
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Green Wing
TV · 2004 · 8.0/10
Absolute Cinema
Sea of Souls
TV · 2004 · 8.0/10
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Spooks
TV · 2002 · 7.7/10
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Paths to Freedom
TV · 2000 · 7.5/10
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Kings in Grass Castles
TV · 1998 · 9.0/10
NewFrequently asked questions
What is the best Peter McDonald movie?
By viewer score, The Batman (2022) at 7.7/10.
What are Peter McDonald’s most popular movies?
The Batman, The Dig, The Damned United.
How many movies has Peter McDonald made?
31 films on TMDB, 2 as director, 29 as actor.