Peter Mullan

Peter Mullan is a Scottish actor and screenwriter born on November 2, 1959 in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK. Their work in film spans acting and writing, with a presence in both British and international productions. Mullan has appeared in supporting roles, often portraying figures that shape the narrative through their presence rather than leading roles. Their screenwriting credits include The Magdalene Sisters (2002), where they contributed to the film’s script, demonstrating a dual role behind and in front of the camera.

In acting roles, Mullan has taken on characters that range from institutional figures to antagonists, such as Corban Yaxley in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (2010) and Syd in Children of Men (2006). Their early film work includes Riff-Raff (1991…