Peter Capaldi was born in Glasgow, Scotland, to Nancy (Soutar) and Gerald John Capaldi. His parents owned an ice cream business. He is of Italian (from his paternal grandfather), Scottish, and Irish descent. Capaldi attended drama classes and was accepted into the Glasgow School of Art. After graduating he secured his breakthrough role in Local Hero (1983). Prior to becoming an actor he also worked as a graphic designer for BBC Scotland TV.
生于非洲的斯威士兰，原名Richard Grant Esterhuysen，父亲是斯威士兰的教育部长。 理查德从小热爱表演，1981年其父病逝后，他来到伦敦。
英国演员，曾出演《刀斧手》、《深度谜案》等。
