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Peter Bryant (27 October 1923 – 19 May 2006)[2] was an English television producer, script editor and former actor. He acted in The Grove Family as a regular cast member and later became the producer of Doctor Who from 1967 to 1969 during Patrick Troughton's tenure as the Second Doctor. He also produced the series Paul Temple before becoming a literary agent.

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Bryant was originally an actor and appeared in the 1950s soap opera The Grove Family.[3] Later, he became a BBC Radio announcer while writing radio scripts as a sideline. This led to him becoming a script editor in the Radio Drama Department and eventually the head of the Drama Script Unit.[4] In 1967 he transferred from radio to television, where head of serials Shaun Sutton put him to work with script editor Gerry Davis on Doctor Who as a "Story Associate" then story editor.[2]

Having acted as associate producer on The Faceless Ones and The Evil of the Daleks, Bryant was tested out as full producer for The Tomb of the Cybermen, replacing Innes Lloyd,[2] and later became full-time producer for the later Patrick Troughton stories from The Web of Fear to The Space Pirates.[5] Bryant was also the script editor on the last 4 episodes of The Evil of the Daleks and the whole of The Abominable Snowmen, The Ice Warriors and The Enemy of the World. One of Bryant's last contributions to Doctor Who was the casting in June 1969 of Jon Pertwee as the Third Doctor.[6] After the casting of Jon Pertwee as the new Doctor, Bryant left Doctor Who to become the new producer of Paul Temple,[7] following the departure of Alan Bromly. Bryant soon brought over Derrick Sherwin to join him on Paul Temple. Bryant and Sherwin had previously worked together on Doctor Who.

Bryant later became a literary agent to writers and a casting agent to actors. One of his clients was Eric Pringle, who wrote the Doctor Who story The Awakening.[8]

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Bryant was married to actress Shirley Cooklin, who appeared in the Doctor Who serial The Tomb of the Cybermen, but they eventually divorced.[9]

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Peter Bryant is a Canadian actor known for his extensive career in television and film, particularly his recurring roles as Waldo Weatherbee in the CW series Riverdale (2017–2023), Bling in Dark Angel (2000–2001), and Phillip Sterling in Family Law. His work spans science fiction, drama, and comedy genres, with notable appearances in shows such as Stargate SG-1, Fringe, and films including Sonic the Hedgehog, Scary Movie, Jumanji, and Fantastic Four. In addition to acting, Bryant is a veteran acting coach and the founder of the Bryant Centre in Vancouver, British Columbia, where he has trained performers for over three decades with an emphasis on respect, dedication, and professional development. His dual roles in front of the camera and in education have contributed to both on-screen storytelling and the development of new talent in the industry. Little is known about Peter Bryant's early life. Peter Bryant began his acting career in the late 1980s, with an early role as Dr. Chris Wright in the Australian television series G.P. He has since built a prolific career in television and film, primarily in Vancouver-based productions, often appearing in supporting and guest roles as authority figures such as police officers, military personnel, agents, and officials. His work spans science fiction, drama, and other genres. Notable recurring television roles include Bling in Dark Angel (2000–2001, 14 episodes), Principal Waldo Weatherbee in Riverdale (2017–2023, 44 episodes), and Phillip Sterling in Family Law (2021–present). He has made guest and recurring appearances in numerous series, including The X-Files, Stargate SG-1, Fringe, Smallville, Supernatural, Bates Motel, The Outer Limits, Arrow, The Flash, and Legends of Tomorrow. His film credits include roles in Jumanji (1995, as Paramedic), Scary Movie (2000), Fantastic Four (2005), Assault on Precinct 13 (2005), Sonic the Hedgehog (2020, as Army Chief of Staff), and Longlegs (2024, as Senior FBI Agent). This section previously described the BBC Radio career of a different individual also named Peter Bryant (British actor and producer, 1923–2006). The subject of this article, Canadian actor Peter Bryant (born 1961), has no documented career in BBC Radio or any radio work.

Doctor Who

The Canadian actor Peter Bryant has no credited involvement with the BBC television series Doctor Who as an actor, producer, script editor, or in any other capacity. This should not be confused with the unrelated British television producer Peter Bryant (1923–2006), who worked on Doctor Who in the late 1960s.

Later career

Peter Bryant has continued his acting career into the 2020s, appearing in both recurring and guest roles across television and film. He is best known for his recurring role as Principal Waldo Weatherbee in the CW series Riverdale (2017–2023, 44 episodes). He also portrays Phillip Sterling in Family Law (2021–present). Other recent credits include roles in Sonic the Hedgehog (2020) as Army Chief of Staff, Longlegs (2024) as Senior FBI Agent, and guest appearances in series such as Tracker (2024), Fire Country (2022), and Upload (2022). Alongside acting, Bryant is a veteran acting coach and founder of the Bryant Centre for Film and Television Acting in Vancouver, British Columbia. He has trained performers there for over three decades, emphasizing respect, dedication, and preparation for professional sets.

Personal life and death

Little is publicly known about Peter Bryant's personal life, including any details regarding marriage, family, or relationships. He is a Canadian actor and veteran acting coach based in Vancouver, British Columbia, where he founded the Bryant Centre and has trained performers for over three decades. As of 2025, Bryant remains active in his acting career, with recent and ongoing roles in television and film.
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