Bill Paterson

Bill Paterson

Born June 03, 1945 (Age: 80) Glasgow, Strathclyde, Scotland, UK

Biography

William Tulloch Paterson (born 3 June 1945) is a Scottish actor. Throughout his career he has appeared regularly in radio drama and provided the narration for a large number of documentaries. Paterson has appeared in films and television series including Comfort and Joy (1984), Traffik (1989), Auf Wiedersehen, Pet (1986), Truly, Madly, Deeply (1990), The Witches (1990), Wives and Daughters (1999), Sea of Souls (2004–2007), Amazing Grace (2006), Miss Potter (2006), Little Dorrit (2008), Doctor Who (2010), Outlander (2014), Fleabag (2016–2019), Inside No. 9 (2018), Good Omens (2019), Brassic (2020) and House of the Dragon (2022). He is a recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award of the Scottish BAFTAs. William Tulloch Paterson was born in Glasgow on 3 June 1945. Paterson was raised in Dennistoun by his father, a plumber, and his mother, a hairdresser. He states that his interest in acting began with a school trip to the Citizens Theatre in the Gorbals in 1961. However, after school he chose to initially pursue a career based on an interest in architecture and spent three years as a quantity surveyor's apprentice before deciding to attend the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama
William Tulloch Paterson (born 3 June 1945) is a Scottish actor. Throughout his career he has appeared regularly in radio drama and provided the narration for a large number of documentaries. Paterson has appeared in films and television series including Comfort and Joy (1984), Traffik (1989), Auf Wiedersehen, Pet (1986), Truly, Madly, Deeply (1990), The Witches (1990), Wives and Daughters (1999), Sea of Souls (2004–2007), Amazing Grace (2006), Miss Potter (2006), Little Dorrit (2008), Doctor Who (2010), Outlander (2014), Fleabag (2016–2019), Inside No. 9 (2018), Good Omens (2019), Brassic (2020) and House of the Dragon (2022). He is a recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award of the Scottish BAFTAs. William Tulloch Paterson was born in Glasgow on 3 June 1945. Paterson was raised in Dennistoun by his father, a plumber, and his mother, a hairdresser. He states that his interest in acting began with a school trip to the Citizens Theatre in the Gorbals in 1961. However, after school he chose to initially pursue a career based on an interest in architecture and spent three years as a quantity surveyor's apprentice before deciding to attend the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama
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Filmography

The Man Who Invented Christmas

The Man Who Invented Christmas

2017 as Mr. Grimsby Age: 72
High-Rise

High-Rise

2015 as Mercer Age: 70
Scotland's Finest: The Story of the Highland Games

Scotland's Finest: The Story of the Highland Games

2012 as Narrator Age: 67
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The Phoenix: A Century of Cinema

2011 as Narrator (Voice) Age: 65
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Ghosts in the Machine

2009 as Himself Age: 64
How to Lose Friends & Alienate People

How to Lose Friends & Alienate People

2008 as Richard Young Age: 63
The 50 Greatest Television Dramas

The 50 Greatest Television Dramas

2007 as Self Age: 61
Miss Potter

Miss Potter

2006 as Rupert Potter Age: 61
Amazing Grace

Amazing Grace

2006 as Lord Dundas Age: 61
A War on Science

A War on Science

2006 as Narrator (voice) Age: 60
Lie with Me

Lie with Me

2004 as DCI Collman Age: 59
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Home Road Movies

2002 as Father Age: 57
Crush

Crush

2002 as Gerald Age: 57
The Entity

The Entity

2002 as Age: 56
Complicity

Complicity

2000 as Wallace Byatt Age: 54
Sunshine

Sunshine

1999 as Minister of Justice Age: 54
Hilary and Jackie

Hilary and Jackie

1998 as Cello Teacher Age: 53
The Animal Train

The Animal Train

1998 as Walrus Age: 53
Mr White Goes To Westminster

Mr White Goes To Westminster

1997 as Ben White Age: 52
Spice World

Spice World

1997 as Brian Age: 52
Victory

Victory

1996 as Capt. Davidson Age: 51
The Writing on the Wall

The Writing on the Wall

1996 as Bull Age: 51
Chaplin's Goliath

Chaplin's Goliath

1996 as Narrator (voice) Age: 50
Richard III

Richard III

1995 as Sir Richard Ratcliffe Age: 50
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The Pen

1995 as Age: 50
Wall of Silence

Wall of Silence

1993 as Howard Mullen Age: 48
God on the Rocks

God on the Rocks

1992 as Kenneth Marsh Age: 47
Chaplin

Chaplin

1992 as Stage Manager Age: 47
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Tell Tale Hearts

1992 as Anthony Steadman Age: 47
Truly Madly Deeply

Truly Madly Deeply

1991 as Sandy Age: 45
The Object of Beauty

The Object of Beauty

1991 as Victor Swayle Age: 45
Yellowbacks

Yellowbacks

1990 as Alex McPherson Age: 45
The Witches

The Witches

1990 as Mr Jenkins Age: 44
Bearskin: An Urban Fairytale

Bearskin: An Urban Fairytale

1989 as Jordan Age: 44
The Rachel Papers

The Rachel Papers

1989 as Gordon Highway Age: 43
The Return of the Musketeers

The Return of the Musketeers

1989 as Charles I Age: 43
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen

The Adventures of Baron Munchausen

1988 as Henry Salt Age: 43
Franz Kafka's 'The Trial'

Franz Kafka's 'The Trial'

1988 as Titorelli Age: 43
Just Ask for Diamond

Just Ask for Diamond

1988 as Chief Inspector Snape Age: 43
Byrne About Byrne

Byrne About Byrne

1988 as Father/F.S. McDade Age: 42
The Interrogation of John

The Interrogation of John

1987 as Det. Supt. Chase Age: 42
Friendship's Death

Friendship's Death

1987 as Sullivan Age: 42
Lily My Love

Lily My Love

1987 as Colin Age: 42
Hidden City

Hidden City

1987 as Anthony Age: 42
Coming Up Roses

Coming Up Roses

1987 as Mr. Valentine Age: 41
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God's Chosen Car Park

1986 as Victor Rosen Age: 41
Defence of the Realm

Defence of the Realm

1986 as Jack Macleod Age: 40
Shooting from the Heart: Chris Menges, Cameraman

Shooting from the Heart: Chris Menges, Cameraman

1985 as Self Age: 40
Dutch Girls

Dutch Girls

1985 as Mr Mole Age: 40
The Killing Fields

The Killing Fields

1984 as Dr. MacEntire Age: 39
United Kingdom

United Kingdom

1981 as Tony Age: 36
The Cherry Orchard

The Cherry Orchard

1981 as Lopakhin Age: 36
The Vanishing Army

The Vanishing Army

1978 as Girling Age: 33
Jackie McCafferty's Romance

Jackie McCafferty's Romance

1978 as Bus Conductor Age: 33
The Odd Job

The Odd Job

1978 as Sergeant Mull Age: 33
Licking Hitler

Licking Hitler

1978 as Archie MacLean Age: 32
The Thin End of the Wedge

The Thin End of the Wedge

1977 as Luke Age: 32
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The Garden Beyond

1977 as Jim Finlayson Age: 31
The Cheviot, the Stag and the Black, Black Oil

The Cheviot, the Stag and the Black, Black Oil

1974 as Various Age: 29
Clydescope

Clydescope

1974 as Model Boat Show Commentator (voice) (uncredited) Age: 28
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Suilven Spring

1974 as Age: 28
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Passing Places

1973 as Age: 27