Acting
Bill Paterson
- Titles
- 109movies70TV shows
- Career
Active from 1974 to 2025, busiest in 1978 and 1996 with 4 main titles each.
- Leading roles
- 50top three billing
- Average score
63/100
- Highest rated
Comfort and Joy85/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 82 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Historical4.2average 2.6
- Wit & Wordplay5.3average 3.7
- Politics3.9average 2.6
- Class & Capitalism4.3average 3.3
- Mystery5.0average 4.1
- Social Commentary5.8average 4.9
- Family Dynamics5.5average 4.8
- Pathos5.7average 5.2
Rarely in their work
- Adrenaline3.9, average 4.9
- Violence3.3, average 4.2
- Scare1.9, average 2.6
- Pop Culture1.5, average 2.2
Main genres
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Recurring tags
- Character-Driven 7
- Social Commentary 5
- Dialogue-Driven 4
- Literary Adaptation 3
- Character Study 3
- Moral Ambiguity 3
- Psychological Thriller 3
- Crime Drama 3
- Gentle Romance 3
- Coming-of-Age Story 2
- Journalism 2
- Systemic Critique 2
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
Alex NortonActorComfort and Joy, Bearskin: An Urban Fairytale, The Cheviot, the Stag and the Black, Black Oil, Complicity, Hidden City, +1 more
Jonathan PryceActorThe Rachel Papers, The Ploughman's Lunch, Sherlock Holmes and the Baker Street Irregulars, Sherlock Holmes and the Baker Street Irregulars, The Spirit of 1926
Anton LesserActorMiss Potter, Swallow, The Cherry Orchard, The Man who Crossed Hitler
Harriet WalterActorLaw & Order: UK, Hard Times, The Cherry Orchard
Lindsay DuncanActorCriminal Justice, Traffik, Churchill's Secret
Frederick TrevesActorDefence of the Realm, The Cherry Orchard, God on the Rocks
Celia ImrieActorLove Sarah, Tomb Raider, Mr White Goes To Westminster
Michael GambonActorWives and Daughters, The Rachel Papers, Churchill's Secret
Michael MaloneyActorSherlock Holmes and the Baker Street Irregulars, Truly Madly Deeply, Sherlock Holmes and the Baker Street Irregulars
Anna ChancellorActorSherlock Holmes and the Baker Street Irregulars, Crush, Sherlock Holmes and the Baker Street Irregulars
Charles DanceActorHappy New Year, Colin Burstead, Hidden City, Chrono-Perambulator
Adrian ShergoldDirectorSwallow, Danielle Cable: Eyewitness, Lily My Love
Movies and TV shows
164Upcoming
2 titles
as Jackie Jordan
TV show · as Winston
2020s
13 titles · average score 54
as Louis
as Henry
as Zoo Director (voice)
TV show · as Lord Lyman Beesbury
TV show · as Dr. John Hathaway
TV show · as Ackerson's Dad
as Family Lawyer
as Gordon Forsythe
as Felix
as Dr. Mandelbaum
as Dr. Baker
2010s
30 titles · average score 70
TV show · as Tadfield Neighbourhood Watch
TV show · as Tony Tillerton
as Gordon Burstead
TV show · as Narrator (voice)
TV show · as Charles
as Lord Moran
TV show · as Dad
TV show · as Ned Gowan
TV show · as Mr. Green
TV show · as James Perez
as Reg Troughton
as Kurt Ohnesorge
2000s
41 titles · average score 65
TV show · as George Castle
as Dr James Niven
as Narrator
TV show · as Harry Box
TV show · as Dr Watson
as Rupert Potter
TV show · as Edwin Bracewell
TV show · as Dr. Douglas Monaghan
as Father
as D.I. Neil Sleightholme
TV show · as Angus Tighe
1990s
34 titles · average score 67
TV show · as Mr Gibson
as Ben White
TV show · as Kenneth McHoan
as Narrator (voice)
TV show · as Joe Small
as James Webb
TV show · as Stephen Blackpool
as Victor Swayle
TV show · as Matt Hennessey
as Sandy
as Mr Jenkins
1980s
30 titles · average score 66
TV show · as Jack Lithgow
as Gordon Highway
as Sullivan
as Anthony
as Jack Macleod
as Mr Mole
as Alan
as Dr. MacEntire
as Wormold
as Lecturer
TV show · as Lauder Strickland
as Lopakhin
1970s
12 titles · average score 65
as Third Man in Lift
as Archie MacLean
as Girling
as Sergeant Mull
TV show · as Cannavan
as Bus Conductor
TV show · as Girling
as Jim Finlayson
as Model Boat Show Commentator (voice) (uncredited)
TV show · as Archie MacLean / Luke
1960s
2 titles · average score 76
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