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British actor
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Male
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Death:
30 May 2015
The details
Biography
Introduction
Jake D'Arcy, (born John Sinclair, 2 December 1945 – 30 May 2015) was a Scottish actor, most recently known for playing "Peter McCormack" or "Pete the Jakey" in the Scottish comedy programme Still Game from 2002 - 2007 And then again in 2014 for the live show at the SSE Hydro.
Acting career
Television
Starting in the early 1970s, D'Arcy had roles in films and television, appearing in such TV dramas and films as Dr. Finlay's Casebook, Minder, Tutti Frutti, Rab C. Nesbitt, Takin' Over the Asylum, Hamish Macbeth, Taggart and Still Game. His most recent appearance was on the Christmas special of British comedy show Outnumbered.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | A Sense of Freedom | Robbie | |
| 1981 | Gregory's Girl | Coach Phil Menzies | |
| 1986 | Heavenly Pursuits | Wee Man in Bar | |
| 1994 | Chasing the Deer | Tam | |
| 1996 | The Bruce | Chief MacKenzie | |
| 2000 | The Little Vampire | Farmer McClaughlin | |
| 2000 | Beautiful Creatures | Train Guard | |
| 2014 | What We Did on Our Holiday | Smokey |
Death
D'Arcy died on 30 May 2015 in Glasgow, aged 69, from undisclosed causes.