Peter Firth

Peter Macintosh Firth (born 27 October 1953) is an English actor best known for his role as Sir Harry Pearce in the BBC One programme Spooks. Firth appeared in every episode of the show's ten-series lifespan. He has also had notable television and film performances, including his role as Alan Strang in Equus (1977), for which he received a Golden Globe Award and an Academy Award nomination. Firth was born in Bradford, West Riding of Yorkshire, England, and attended Hanson School. He began his acting career as a child actor, starring in series such as The Flaxton Boys and Here Come the Double Deckers. Firth continues to be a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.