Nicholas Pegg is a British actor, director and writer. A graduate of the University of Exeter, Pegg trained at the Guildford School of Acting. His acting work in the theatre includes productions for Nottingham Playhouse, Scottish Opera, Birmingham Repertory Theatre and the Theatre Royal, Plymouth. He appears in several audio plays based on the BBC science fiction television series Doctor Who. He has also appeared as a Dalek operator in numerous episodes of the 21st-century relaunch of the television series. In his capacity as a Dalek operator he has also appeared in person on Blue Peter and in many editions of the documentary series Doctor Who Confidential. In November 2013 he appeared as himself in the 50th anniversary comedy homage The Five Doctors Reboot. Pegg's other acting roles on television include appearances in EastEnders and Doc Martin. He appeared in the 2012 comedy film The Plotters, and played Captain Smollett in the 2013 audio dramatisation of Treasure Island by Big Finish Productions.