Peter Burroughs

Peter Burroughs (born 27 January 1947) is a British television and film actor and the director of Willow Management. He is the father-in-law of actor and TV presenter Warwick Davis.

Early career Burroughs initially ran a shop in his village at Yaxley, Cambridgeshire.

His first dramatic role was Branic in the 1979 television series The Legend of King Arthur. He also acted in the television shows Dick Turpin, The Goodies, Doctor Who, serial The King's Demons and One Foot in the Grave.

Personal life His daughter Samantha (1971–2024) was married to Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi and Willow film star Warwick Davis. He has another daughter, Hayley Burroughs, who is also an actress. His granddaughter is Annabelle Davis.

Filmography

Television Year Title Role Notes 1979 The Legend of King Arthur Branic Episodes 2 to 71980 BBC Television Shakespeare Player Hamlet, Prince of Denmark1980–1981 The Talisman Nectobanus BBC miniseries, based upon