Peter McDonald (actor)
Peter McDonald is an Irish stage and screen actor and director. He was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film for his short film Pentecost. He is also known for his appearances as William Kenzie in The Batman and The Penguin.
Early life and education
McDonald grew up in Mount Merrion, County Dublin. He was educated at St. Michael's College, 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 as part of UCD's Drama Society and was a member of the Fly by Night Theatre Company.Career
Acting
McDonald has appeared in films including Felicia's Journey and When Brendan Met Trudy ; television series ; and theatre productions both in Dublin and London, including The Lieutenant of Inishmore and Days of Wine and Roses.He made his debut in 1997 as the character Git Hynes in the Irish comedy I Went Down, co-starring with Brendan Gleeson. He co-starred with Jonathan Pryce and Aidan Gillen in Glengarry Glen Ross at the Apollo Theatre in 2007. He features prominently in RTÉ's comedy show Your Bad Self.
He is currently filming for the new BBC Drama This Town a BBC drama by Steven Knight.