
Peter Serafinowicz
ActingAbout Peter Serafinowicz
Peter Szymon Serafinowicz (born July 10, 1972) is an English actor, comedian, director and screenwriter. His film roles include the voice of Darth Maul in Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace (1999), Pete in Shaun of the Dead (2004), Garthan Saal in Guardians of the Galaxy (2014), the voice of Big Daddy in Sing (2016) and Sing 2 (2021), and The Sommelier in John Wick: Chapter 2 (2017). On television, Serafinowicz created and starred in the comedy shows Look Around You (2002–2005) and The Peter Serafinowicz Show (2007–2008). He also voiced characters and worked as a creative consultant on South Park (2006–2015), portrayed Edgar Covington in Parks and Recreation (2013–2015), voiced the Fisher King in Doctor Who (2015), and starred as the title character in the live-action adaptation series The Tick (2016). His other television work includes voicing characters in animated series such as Archer, Bob's Burgers, Rick and Morty, The Simpsons, American Dad!, and the second season of What If...?, reprising his live-action role as Garthan Saal. Serafinowicz has voiced characters in video games such as Dark Souls II (2014), LittleBigPlanet 3 (2014), and Deus Ex: Mankind Divided (2016). He has also directed music videos for acts such as Hot Chip and went viral in 2016 for political satire videos in which he dubbed over videos of Donald Trump with a "sassy" voice, a Cockney accent, and a posh English accent.
Peter Serafinowicz Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Peter Serafinowicz reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Peter Serafinowicz's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 60% of Peter Serafinowicz's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Star Wars at the BBC, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Peter Serafinowicz Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Peter Serafinowicz's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Peter Serafinowicz has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Jingle Bell Heist | Maxwell Sterling | Average | Similar → |
| 2025 | How to Train Your Dragon | Spitelout | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | Brian Butterfield's Call of Now | Brian Butterfield | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | The Life and Deaths of Christopher Lee | Christopher Lee (Voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget | Reginald Smith (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Sumotherhood | Krzysztof | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | The Amazing Maurice | Death (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | The School for Good and Evil | Yuba | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | The Paloni Show! Halloween Special! | - | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | Aqua Teen Forever: Plantasm | Neil / Big Neil (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | The Bubble | Gavin | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | Sing 2 | Big Daddy (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Friday Night Dinner: 10 Years and a Lovely Bit of Squirrel | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | DC Showcase - Batman: Death in the Family | The Phantom Stranger (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | DC Showcase: The Phantom Stranger | The Phantom Stranger (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Last Christmas | Theatre Producer | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | An Ordinary Man | Miro | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Going in Style | Murphy | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | John Wick: Chapter 2 | Sommelier | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Sing | Big Daddy (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Opening Night | Waldo (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Star Wars at the BBC | Self - Presenter | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Spy | Aldo | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Guardians of the Galaxy | Denarian Saal | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Pudsey the Dog: The Movie | Edward the Horse (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Muppets Most Wanted | Gulag Guard (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | How Videogames Changed the World | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | The World's End | Knock-a-Door Run Home Owner (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Bad Sugar | Ralph Cauldwell | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | The Secret Policeman's Ball | Paul McCartney | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | The Terrys | Puppet (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Killing Bono | Hammond | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | The Best and the Brightest | Clark | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Couples Retreat | Sctanley | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Tales of the Riverbank | Multi Characters (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Run Fatboy Run | TV Commentator | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Tapping the Wire | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Grindhouse | Screaming Man (segment "Don't") (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Sixty Six | Uncle Jimmy | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Ripley Under Ground | Nigel | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Calcium Kid | Dave King | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Spaced: Skip to the End | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Shaun of the Dead | Pete | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | The Alchemists of Sound | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Hello, Friend | (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Calcium | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace | Darth Maul / Battle Droid Commander / Gungan Scout (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | You Are Here | Dr. Phil Phillips | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Jack and the Beanstalk: The ITV Pantomime | Baron's Henchman #2 | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Europigeon | Terry Wogan (voice only) | Average | Similar → |
Peter Serafinowicz - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Peter Serafinowicz?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Peter Serafinowicz is "Star Wars at the BBC" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Peter Serafinowicz acted in?
Peter Serafinowicz has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Peter Serafinowicz?
Other notable films include "You Are Here", "Guardians of the Galaxy", and "How to Train Your Dragon".




