Bill Paterson

Bill Paterson

80 · Born: Jun 3, 1945

Personal Details

BornJun 3, 1945 Glasgow, Scotland, UK

Biography

Bill Paterson, a renowned Scottish actor and writer, came into this world on June 3, 1945, in the vibrant city of Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom. Over the years, he has made a lasting impression on the entertainment industry with his captivating performances in a plethora of films, including the iconic 1990 fantasy comedy "The Witches", the 2006 biographical drama "Miss Potter", and the 2008 satirical comedy "How to Lose Friends & Alienate People".

Throughout his illustrious career, Paterson has also been recognized for his exceptional writing skills, showcasing his versatility as a creative force in the world of entertainment.

On a more personal note, Paterson has been in a long-term relationship with the talented Hildegard Bechtler since 1984. The couple has been blessed with two beautiful children, whom they lovingly care for and support.

Career

2024
2023
A Bear Named Wojtek
A Bear Named Wojtek as Zoo Director (voice)
2021
The Colour Room
The Colour Room as Gordon Forsythe
2020
Love Sarah
Love Sarah as Felix
Marionette
Marionette as Dr. Mandelbaum
Rebecca
Rebecca as Dr. Baker
2019
Guilt
Guilt as Roy Lynch
2018
The Repair Shop
The Repair Shop as Narrator (voice)
2016
Dad's Army
Dad's Army as Private Frazer
Fleabag
Fleabag as Dad
2015
The Vote
The Vote as Simon Featherstone
High-Rise
High-Rise as Mercer
2014
Outlander
Outlander as Ned Gowan
37 Days
37 Days as Lord Morley
Shetland
Shetland as James Perez
2013
The List
The List as Reg Troughton
2012
Dirk Gently
Dirk Gently as Professor Jericho
2011
Law & Order: UK
Law & Order: UK as George Castle
Into the Storm
Into the Storm as Clement Attlee
Creation
Creation as Dr. Gully
Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice as Harry Box
Little Dorrit
Little Dorrit as Mr. Meagles
Intervention
Intervention as Dr. Martin
Sea of Souls
Sea of Souls as Dr. Douglas Monaghan
2006
Miss Potter
Miss Potter as Rupert Potter
Fascism in Color
Fascism in Color as Narrator (voice)
Amazing Grace
Amazing Grace as Lord Dundas
2005
Rag Tale
Rag Tale as Tulloch 'Lucky' Lloyd
2004
Lie with Me
Lie with Me as DCI Collman
Shoebox Zoo
Shoebox Zoo as The Storyteller (voice)
2003
Bright Young Things
Bright Young Things as Sir James Brown
Doctor Zhivago
Doctor Zhivago as Alexander Gromyko
2001
Othello
Othello as Sinclair Carver
Crush
Crush as Gerald
Rebel Heart
Rebel Heart as James Connolly
2000
Complicity
Complicity as Wallace Byatt
1999
Heart
Heart as Mr. Kreitman
The Match
The Match as Tommy
Sunshine
Sunshine as Minister of Justice
1998
Hilary and Jackie
Hilary and Jackie as Cello Teacher
Melissa
Melissa as DCI Cameron
1996
Victory
Victory as Capt. Davidson
Chaplin's Goliath
Chaplin's Goliath as Narrator (voice)
The Crow Road
The Crow Road as Kenneth McHoan
1995
The Turnaround
The Turnaround as James Webb
Richard III
Richard III as Sir Richard Ratcliffe
1994
Hard Times
Hard Times as Stephen Blackpool
1992
God on the Rocks
God on the Rocks as Kenneth Marsh
Chaplin
Chaplin as Stage Manager
1991
The Object of Beauty
The Object of Beauty as Victor Swayle
1990
The Witches
The Witches as Mr Jenkins
The Rachel Papers
The Rachel Papers as Gordon Highway
Traffik
Traffik as John Lithgow
1988
Diamond's Edge
Diamond's Edge as Chief Inspector Snape
1987
Hidden City
Hidden City as Anthony
1986
Defense of the Realm
Defense of the Realm as Jack Macleod
1985
Dutch Girls
Dutch Girls as Mr Mole
1984
The Killing Fields
The Killing Fields as Dr. MacEntire
1983
1982
Smiley's People
Smiley's People as Lauder Strickland
1981
1979
One Fine Day
One Fine Day as Third Man in Lift
1978
The Odd Job
The Odd Job as Sergeant Mull
1977
1974