Péter Vida graduated in 1996 from the Academy of Drama and Film in Budapest, where he studied in the prose acting class led by Imre Kerényi. He began his career performing at the Miskolc National Theatre, the Szigligeti Theatre in Szolnok, and the National Theatre in Budapest. Since 2012, he has been an actor and director at Thália Theatre.

Vida is a frequent contributor to radio plays as an actor, dramaturg, and director, and is a regular performer and host of Rádiókabaré, Hungary’s long-running radio comedy show. He is also active in voice dubbing and has experience as a host in both television and radio programs.