Peter Leafe
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| Peter Thomas Leafe | |
|---|---|
 Peter Leafe | |
| Born |
28 January 1960 Boston |
| Died |
29 July 2014 (aged 54) Lambeth, London |
| Cause of death | Pericarditis |
| Education | Boston Grammar School (1971-78); University of Hull; Bristol Old Vic Theatre School (graduated 1985) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Known for | Inspector Morse (1987); Wycliffe (1993) |
| Partner | Richard |
| Parents | Dick Leafe, Joan Sargeant |
| Relatives | Richard Leafe (brother) |
Peter Thomas Leafe was educated at Boston Grammar School (1971-78). After studying at University of Hull and Bristol Old Vic Theatre School he had a career acting on the stage and in television.
While at BGS he performed as Shylock in a school production of The Merchant of Venice and compèred the BGS Follies.
Acting career
Theatre includes:
- Black Slap and Sequins (Landor Theatre, 2007)[1][2]
- A Hole in the Fence (White Bear Theatre, 2007)[3]
- Loyalties (Inspector Dede and Ricardos - Finborough Theatre, 2006)[4]
- The Gabriels (Allen / Detectuve Morgan / Elizabeth - Finborough Theatre, 2006)[5]
- Virginia Plain (Steven Chick - White Bear Theatre, 2003)[6]
- My Fat Friend (English Theatre, Hamburg, 2000-1)[7]
- As You Like It (The Bridewell, 1997)[8]
- The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (Strand Theatre, 1995)[9]
- The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (Theatre Royal Bath, 1994-5)[10]
- The Pied Piper (The Pied Piper - Orchard Theatre Company, (tour) 1988-9)[11][12]
- Bussy D’Ambois (Courtier / Servant / Spirit - Jonathan Miller Season at the Old Vic London, 1988)[13]
- The Tutor (Servant - Jonathan Miller Season at the Old Vic London, 1988)[14]
- Nicholas Nickleby (National Tour, 1987)[15]
- The Dutch Courtesan (New Vic, 1984-1985)[16]
- Sweeney Todd (Bristol Old Vic: Theatre Royal, 1984-5)[17]
- The Voysey Inheritance (Bristol Old Vic: Theatre Royal, 1984)[18]
- The Winter's Tale (Gentleman Attendant, Shepherd, Countryman - Bristol Old Vic: Theatre Royal, 1983-4)[19]
- Stig of the Dump (National Tour)[5]
- Mrs. Warren's Profession (National Tour)[5]
- Claudia (King’s Head Theatre)[5]
- The Weekend (Savoy Theatre)[5]
- Thatcher’s Women (Chelsea Centre)[5]
- The Canterbury Tales (National Tour)[5]
- Jesus Christ Superstar (European Tour)[5]
Television includes:
- Wycliffe (Customs Officer, Episode: Dead on Arrival, 1996)[20]
- Knowing Me, Knowing You (Bald Brummie - uncredited, 1994)[21][20]
- Inspector Morse (Caretaker, Episode: Deadly Slumber, 1993)[20]
- Birds of a Feather[5]
- The Bill[5]
- EastEnders[5]
Obituary
LEAFE Peter Thomas Died in hospital on 29th July 2014, aged 54 years. Beloved partner of Richard, and brother of Richard. He will be sadly missed by all family and friends. Funeral service at 1.00pm on Friday, 15th August at St Nicholas of Myra, Dyke Road, Brighton. Private Cremation. Family flowers only, donations if desired, made payable to The British Heart Foundation...[22]
References
- ↑ Edinburgh Frings 2011 - Black Slap - FringeReview
- ↑ Paul Haley - Doollee.com
- ↑ A Hole in the Fence (David Foley) - Box of Tricks Theatre
- ↑ Loyalties (John Galsworthy) - Finborough Theatre
- ↑ 5.00 5.01 5.02 5.03 5.04 5.05 5.06 5.07 5.08 5.09 5.10 The Gabriels (Van Badham) - Finborough Theatre
- ↑ Virginia Plain (Nick Garrett) - Theatricalia
- ↑ My Fat Friend (Charles Laurence) - The English Theatre of Hamburg
- ↑ Classic Plays: 1990-1999 - Rob Wilton Theatricalia
- ↑ The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (Jay Presson Allen and Muriel Spark) - Theatricalia
- ↑ The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (Jay Presson Allen and Muriel Spark) - Theatricalia
- ↑ The Pied Piper (Dave Arthur, Toni Arthur, David Wood) - Theatricalia
- ↑ All about David Wood - Chronology - David Wood
- ↑ Bussy D’Ambois (George Chapman) - Theatricalia
- ↑ The Tutor (Jakob Michael Reinhold Lenz) - Theatricalia
- ↑ Nicholas Nickleby (Caryl Brahms, Ned Sherrin) - Theatricalia
- ↑ The Dutch Courtesan (John Marston) - Winterbourne, South Gloucestershire
- ↑ Sweeney Todd (Donald Cotton) - Theatricalia
- ↑ The Voysey Inheritance (Harley Granville-Barker) - Winterbourne, South Gloucestershire
- ↑ The Winter's Tale (William Shakespeare) - Theatricalia
- ↑ 20.0 20.1 20.2 Peter Leafe - IMDB
- ↑ Knowing Me Knowing You Bald Brummies Are Back Converted - YouTube
- ↑ Peter Thomas LEAFE - The Argus]