Peter Wingfield

Peter Wingfield (born 5 September 1962) is a British actor and anesthesiologist from Cardiff, Wales. He is known for his television roles, notably as Dan Clifford in the BBC medical drama Holby City, Methos on Highlander: The Series, Dr. Robert Helm on Queen of Swords, Inspector Simon Ross in Cold Squad, and Dr. James Watson on Sanctuary.

Wingfield studied medicine before becoming a successful actor, and later returned to medicine as an anesthesiologist.

Early life Wingfield was born in Cardiff in 1962. He was educated at The Cathedral School, (Llandaff) in Cardiff. He originally studied medicine at Brasenose College, Oxford and Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, before taking up acting and graduating from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama.

Acting career Wingfield has appeared in numerous North American television productions for both Canadian and U.S. companies, including the portrayal of Dr Robert Helm in Queen of Swords filmed in Spain at Texas Hollywood, Almeria, and the surrounding Tabernas Desert. Executive producer, David Abramowitz, met Peter Wingfield at a Highlander convention in November 1999 and offered him the parts of Doctor Helm or Captain Grisham. Wingfield chose the doctor as a part with more mileage and more challenging.

Highlander Wingfield played the 5,000-year-old Immortal Methos in the syndicated series Highlander: The Series. While filming the fifth Highlander movie Highlander: The Source, Wingfield related his love for Methos:

Medical career Starting in 2011, Wingfield significantly reduced his acting career responsibilities. Returning full circle to his earlier interest in a career in medicine, he entered the College of Medicine at the University of Vermont as part of the Class of 2015. He received his white coat as part of the UVM College of Medicine White Coat Ceremony in 2012. In 2015, it was announced that he would be joining the residency program at the University of California, San Diego. As of September 2020, he is a Board Certified Anesthesiologist at Cedars Sinai in Los Angeles, CA.

Charitable work Peter is founder and director of Project Edan, a non-profit organization which raises funds for children's charities such as UNICEF and the Boston Children's Hospital. One of Project Edan's focuses is UNICEF's Believe in Zero campaign, which hopes to reduce child mortality.

Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes 1994 Alun Lewis: Death and Beauty Alun Lewis Degas and Pissarro Fall Out Phillip Short film Uncovered Max 2000 Highlander: Endgame Methos 2003 X2 Stryker Soldier Lyman 2004 Catwoman Dr. Ivan Slavicky Superbabies: Baby Geniuses 2 Crowe 2005 The Lazarus Child Banker Miss Texas Jack Clooney 2007 Highlander: The Source Methos The Last Sin Eater The Sin Eater 2011 Hamlet King Claudius JumpRopeSprint Dan Smullie 2012 War of the Worlds: Goliath Captain Eric Wells (voice) 2020 Jumping the Gun

Television Year Title Role Notes 1990–1991 The Men's Room Tom Walton Miniseries; Episode: "Episode #1.5" 1990 Screenplay Taxi Driver Episode: "Antonia and Jane" 1990–1992 Medics Alex Taylor 10 episodes 1991 Soldier Soldier Lieutenant Nick Pasco 6 episodes 1992 Screen One Detective Sergeant Pete Dyson / Paul Greaves 2 episodes Performance Actor Episode: "Six Characters in Search of an Author" 1994 Murder in Mind Detective Sergeant Pete Dyson TV movie A Very Open Prison Dominic Casement The Lifeboat Rufus Myers Lloyd Episode: "Troubled Waters" Nice Day at the Office Barry Episode: "Acting Up" Crocodile Shoes Danny Miniseries; 4 episodes Martin Chuzzlewit John Westlock Miniseries; 6 episodes 1995 Screen Two Dominic Casement Episode: "A Very Open Prison" 1995–1998 Highlander: The Series Adam Pierson / Methos 31 episodes 1996 Into the Fire Karl Miniseries; 3 episodes Over Here Tully Television film Murder Most Horrid Giles Episode: "A Life or Death Operation" 1997 Noah's Ark Tom Kirby 6 episodes 1998 The Sentinel Scott Bruenell Episode: "Foreign Exchange" Viper Giles Seton Episode: "About Face" 1998–1999 Cold Squad Inspector Simon Ross 17 episodes 1999 Strange World Terrance Shepard 3 episodes Cold Feet Conrad Gordon 2 episodes 2000 The Outer Limits Dwight Bordon Episode: "The Beholder" The Man Who Used to Be Me Mark Mason Television film First Wave Dr. Rook Episode: "Shadowland" 2000–2001 Queen of Swords Dr. Robert Helm Credited 22 episodes, appeared in 9 episodes plus a flashback episode 2000–2002 Stargate SG-1 Tanith / Hebron 3 episodes 2001 Night Visions David Morris Episode: "The Doghouse/Still Life" Halloweentown II: Kalabar's Revenge Alex Television film The Wedding Dress Steve Blaine The Miracle of the Cards Ernie Shergold 2002 Edge of Madness Reverend Walter McBain Just Cause Brad Ryan Episode: "Above the Law" 2003 The Dead Zone Captain Michael Klein Episode: "Cabin Pressure" John Doe Ken Rothman Episode: "Doe or Die" 2002–2004 Bliss George / Gerald 2 episodes 2004 Andromeda Lach Episode: "The Others" Touching Evil Agent Krakauer 4 episodes Kingdom Hospital Benton Knight Episode: "Heartless" The Shields Stories Hamish Scott Miniseries; 6 episodes Cooking Lessons Harry Shipman Television film 2005 Smallville Marcus Becker Episode: "Lucy" 2006 The Hunters James Pantell Television film The Collector Maurice Jeanrichard Episode: "The Watchmaker" Dalziel and Pascoe Dave Simmonds Episode: "Wrong Time, Wrong Place" Charmed Salek Episode: "The Jung and the Restless" Medium Sean Redburn Episode: "Twice Upon a Time" 2006–2007 The L Word Whit Strobel 2 episodes 2008 Men in Trees Dr. Harbeck 2 episodes: "Taking the Lead" and "Read Between the Minds" 2009 (filmed in 2008) 24 David Emerson 5 episodes 2006–2009 Holby City Dan Clifford 45 episodes 2010 10,000 Days Remy Farnwell 12 episodes Human Target Hugh Prentiss Episode: "Corner Man" Riverworld Richard Burton Television film NCIS: Los Angeles Eugene Keelson Episode: "Burned" Stonehenge Apocalypse Dr. John Trousdale Television film Caprica Global Defense Department Director Gara Singh 6 episodes 2011 CSI: Miami Paul Nichols Episode: "Match Made in Hell" Endgame Oleg Olesky Episode: ""Huxley, We Have a Problem" Alphas James Collier Episode: "Bill and Gary's Excellent Adventure" 2008–2011 Sanctuary Dr. James Watson 5 episodes 2014 10,000 Days Remy Farnwell Television film2016 Beauty & the Beast Beast Hunter Episode: "Monsieur et Madame Bete"

Video games

Year Title Role 2008 Highlander: The Game Methos 2023 The Talos Principle 2 Byron