Peter McDonald
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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. Description above from the Wikipedia article Peter McDonald (actor), licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Peter McDonald Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Peter McDonald reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 29 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Peter McDonald's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 17% of Peter McDonald'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 The Batman, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Peter McDonald Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Peter McDonald's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Peter McDonald has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Saipan | Mick Byrne | Average | Similar → |
| 2024 | Bagman | Jake McKee Sr. | Average | Similar → |
| 2024 | Woken | Doctor Henry | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | The Batman | Kenzie | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | The Dig | Guy Maynard | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Older Normal People | Connell Waldron | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | Fanny Lye Deliver'd | High Sheriff for the Council of State | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | England Is Mine | Peter Morrissey | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Murder: The Third Voice | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Stag | The Machine | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Wreckers | Gary | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | The Damned United | Johnny Giles | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Spacemen Three | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | Festival | Architect | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Shadow of the Sword | Georg | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | God's Early Work | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | Spin the Bottle | Tomo | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Killing Hitler | MI Staff Officer L / BX | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Don't Tempt Me | Henry | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Blow Dry | Vincent | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | When Brendan Met Trudy | Brendan | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Saltwater | Frank Beneventi | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Some Voices | Dave | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | The Opportunists | Michael Lawler | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Nora | Stanislaus Joyce | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | Felicia's Journey | Johnny Lysaght | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Guy's Dog | Voice | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Captain Jack | Andy Watts | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | I Went Down | Git Hynes | Average | Similar → |
Peter McDonald - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Peter McDonald?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Peter McDonald is "The Batman" with a rating of 7.7/10.
How many movies has Peter McDonald acted in?
Peter McDonald has been featured in at least 29 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Peter McDonald?
Other notable films include "The Damned United", "Guy's Dog", and "Saltwater".