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Peter Mullan

Peter Mullan - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornNovember 02, 1959
Age66
BirthplacePeterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
Zodiac SignScorpio - (see also Peter Mullan's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacPig
GenerationBaby Boomer Generation
Known ForAcclaimed Scottish actor and director; notable roles in 'My Name Is Joe,' 'Trainspotting,' 'War Horse,' and 'Ozark'; director of 'The Magdalene Sisters.'

Intro

Peter Mullan is a Scottish actor, filmmaker, and director, known for his work in both independent and mainstream cinema. He has received critical acclaim for his performances in films such as 'My Name Is Joe,' 'The Magdalene Sisters,' and for directing films like 'Orphans' and 'Neds.'

Early Life & Background

Peter Mullan was born in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. He grew up in a working-class family in Glasgow and experienced poverty and domestic abuse during his childhood. Mullan studied Economic History and Drama at the University of Glasgow.

Career Highlights

  • Won Best Actor at the 1998 Cannes Film Festival for 'My Name Is Joe.'
  • Directed and wrote 'The Magdalene Sisters' (2002), which won the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival.
  • Appeared in notable films like 'Trainspotting' (1996), 'Braveheart' (1995), 'War Horse' (2011), and TV series such as 'Ozark' and 'Westworld'.
  • Known as a founding member of the Scottish theatre company, Wildcat Theatre.

Trivia

  • Has often collaborated with director Ken Loach.
  • His film 'Neds' won Best Film at the San Sebastian Film Festival in 2010.

FAQs

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How old is Peter Mullan?

Peter Mullan is 66 years old.

When was Peter Mullan born?

Peter Mullan was born the 2 November 1959.

Where is Peter Mullan from?

Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.

On His Birth-Day

About November 2nd, 1959, in brief:

  • Historical events: On November 2, 1959, Charles Van Doren, a contestant on the popular television quiz show "Twenty-One," confessed to having been given answers in advance, leading to a major scandal that exposed the show's rigging.
  • Day of the week: November 2nd, 1959 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • #1 US song: Mack The Knife by Bobby Darin
  • #1 UK song: Mack The Knife by Bobby Darin
  • Popular movie: Some Like It Hot directed by Billy Wilder

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Mullan
  2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0611919/