Bill Paterson
Classic, respected, weighty & wise.
Renowned TV, Film & Radio actor with a career spanning over thirty years.
Born in Glasgow but moved to london a number of years ago. His accent is soft and more generic Scottish. He can strengthen or lighten his accent as required.
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Credits
- Urban Myths (TV, 2018) Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Sky
- Inside No. 9 (TV, 2018) Mr. Green. BBC Two.
- Unforgotten (TV, 2017) Harry Osborne. ITV.
- The Man Who Invented Christmas (Feature Film, 2017) Mr. Grimsby.
- Dad's Army (Feature Film, 2016) Private Frazer.
- Churchill's Secret (TV, 2016) Lord Moran.
- The Rebel (TV, 2016) Charles.
- Fleabag (TV, 2016) Dad. Channel 4
- The White Room (Film, 2016) Jackie Johnson.
- Synchronicity (Short Film, 2015) Jonathan.
- 37 Days (TV, 2014) Lord Morley. BBC2.
- Shetland (TV, 2014) James Perez. BBC1.
- Outlander (TV, 2014) Ned Gowan. Starz.
- The Healer (Feature Film, 2014) Jackie Jordan.
- The Low Road (Theatre, West End, 2013) Adam Smith. The Royal Court.
- The List (Feature Film, 2013) Reg Troughton.
- No More Shall We Part (Theatre, 2012) Don. Hampstead Theatre.
- Dirk Gently (TV, 2012) Professor Jericho. ITV.
- The White Room (Film, 2012) Jack Jordan.
- Falcon (TV, 2012) Ignacio Ortega.
- Them From That Thing (TV, 2012) Various.
- God Help The Girl (Feature Film, 2012) Mr Sullivan.
- The Silent And The Damned (Film, 2012) Ignacio Ortega.
- The Man Who Crossed Hitler (TV, 2011) Judge. BBC.
- Fast Freddie, The Widow And Me (TV, 2011) Judge Underwood.
- Earthquakes in London (Theatre, West End, 2010) Robert. National Theatre.
- Marple (TV, 2010) Mr Bradley.
- Doctor Who (TV, 2010) Bracewell. BBC One.
- Law and Order (TV, 2009-2010) George Castle.
- The Forgotten Fallen (TV, 2009) Dr Niven.
- The Crow Road (TV, 2009) Kenneth. Scottish BAFTA Award For Best Actor.
- No Holds Bard (TV, 2009) Gibby 'Finger' McPherson. BBC Scotland.
- Into The Storm (TV, 2009) Clement Attlee. BBC.
- Creation (Film, 2009) Dr Gully. BBC Filma.
- Little Dorrit (TV, 2008) Meagles. BBC.
- Criminal Justice (TV, 2008) Harry Box. BBC.
- Criminal Justice (TV, 2007) Box. BBC.
- Baker Street Irregulars (TV, 2007) Watson.
- Walking With Destiny (TV, 2007) Attlee.
- How To Lose Friends and Alienate People (Feature Film, 2007) Lord Richard.
- Intervention (Feature Film, 2007) Dr Martin.
- Miss Potter (Feature Film, 2006) Rupert Potter.
- A Midsummer Night's Dream (TV, 2005) BBC.
- Tell Me Lies (TV, 2004) DCI Collman.
- Foyle's War (TV, 2004) Patrick Jamieson.
- Born & Bred (TV, 2004) Harry Woolfe. BBC.
- Sea of Souls (TV, 2003-2005) Monahan. BBC.
- Danielle Cable: Eyewitness (TV, 2003) DI Nick Bidiss.
- The Marriage Play (Theatre, West End, 2001) Jack. National Theatre.
- Out Of Sight (TV, 1998) Marcus Mildew. CITV.
- Ivanov (Theatre, West End, 1997) Pavel Lebedev. Almedia Theatre.
- Melissa (TV, 1997) DCI Cameron. TV Mini Series.
- Spice World (Feature Film, 1997) Brian.
- Auf Wiedersehen Pet (TV, 1986) Ally Fraser. Regular. BBC
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Related news articles
09/05/2018
Urban Myths: Agatha Christie starring Bill Paterson
Crime writers Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Dorothy L Sayers help police in the hunt for Agatha Christie. Watch on Thursday 17th May on Sky Arts at 9pm.
16/03/2018
Bill Paterson narrates new documentary Secrets of The Masons
Watch the new series on BBC Two at 9pm on Monday 19th March.
02/01/2018
Inside No 9
Inside No 9 returns, Tuesdays at 10pm on BBC2 with series 4. Featuring Rory Kinnear, Bill Paterson and Hattie Morahan.
