Bill Paterson
Bio: Bill Paterson (born 3 June 1945) is a Scottish stage, film and television actor.
Born: Sun, Jun 03 1945
Birthplace: Glasgow, Strathclyde, Scotland, UK
Bill Paterson is 79 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)
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The House Was Not Hungry Then
Bill Paterson was 79 in The House Was Not Hungry Then as 'Dad'.Movie Released: Sat, Mar 22 2025
Children of the Wicker Man
Bill Paterson was 79 in Children of the Wicker Man as 'Self'.Movie Released: Fri, Aug 23 2024
A Bear Named Wojtek
Bill Paterson was 78 in A Bear Named Wojtek as 'Zoo Director (voice)'.Movie Released: Fri, Apr 19 2024
The Colour Room
Bill Paterson was 76 in The Colour Room as 'Gordon Forsythe'.Movie Released: Fri, Nov 12 2021
The Day Mountbatten Died
Bill Paterson was 74 in The Day Mountbatten Died as 'Narrator (voice)'.Movie Released: Mon, Aug 19 2019
Happy New Year, Colin Burstead
Bill Paterson was 73 in Happy New Year, Colin Burstead as 'Gordon Burstead'.Movie Released: Thu, Oct 11 2018
The Man Who Invented Christmas
Bill Paterson was 72 in The Man Who Invented Christmas as 'Mr. Grimsby'.Movie Released: Thu, Oct 12 2017
Churchill's Secret
Bill Paterson was 70 in Churchill's Secret as 'Lord Moran'.Movie Released: Mon, Feb 29 2016
Documenting John Grierson
Bill Paterson was 68 in Documenting John Grierson as 'Narrator'.Movie Released: Fri, Feb 28 2014
Scotland's Finest: The Story of the Highland Games
Bill Paterson was 67 in Scotland's Finest: The Story of the Highland Games as 'Narrator'.Movie Released: Sun, Jul 08 2012
Fast Freddie, the Widow and Me
Bill Paterson was 66 in Fast Freddie, the Widow and Me as 'Judge Underwood'.Movie Released: Tue, Dec 27 2011
The Man who Crossed Hitler
Bill Paterson was 66 in The Man who Crossed Hitler as 'Kurt Ohnesorge'.Movie Released: Sun, Aug 21 2011
The Phoenix: A Century of Cinema
Bill Paterson was 65 in The Phoenix: A Century of Cinema as 'Narrator (Voice)'.Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2011
Ghosts in the Machine
Bill Paterson was 64 in Ghosts in the Machine as 'Himself'.Movie Released: Tue, Oct 27 2009
Spanish Flu: The Forgotten Fallen
Bill Paterson was 64 in Spanish Flu: The Forgotten Fallen as 'Dr James Niven'.Movie Released: Wed, Aug 05 2009
Into the Storm
Bill Paterson was 63 in Into the Storm as 'Clement Attlee'.Movie Released: Sun, May 31 2009
1929: The Great Crash
Bill Paterson was 63 in 1929: The Great Crash as 'Narrator'.Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 2009
How to Lose Friends & Alienate People
Bill Paterson was 63 in How to Lose Friends & Alienate People as 'Richard Young'.Movie Released: Thu, Oct 02 2008
The Madness and Misadventures of Munchausen
Bill Paterson was 62 in The Madness and Misadventures of Munchausen as 'Self - 'Henry Salt''.Movie Released: Tue, Apr 08 2008
The Man Who Lives with Bears
Bill Paterson was 62 in The Man Who Lives with Bears as 'Self - Narrator (voice)'.Movie Released: Thu, Jan 03 2008
Sherlock Holmes and the Baker Street Irregulars
Bill Paterson was 61 in Sherlock Holmes and the Baker Street Irregulars as 'Dr Watson'.Movie Released: Sun, Mar 25 2007
The 50 Greatest Television Dramas
Bill Paterson was 61 in The 50 Greatest Television Dramas as 'Self'.Movie Released: Sat, Feb 03 2007
Amazing Grace
Bill Paterson was 61 in Amazing Grace as 'Lord Dundas'.Movie Released: Sat, Sep 16 2006
A War on Science
Bill Paterson was 60 in A War on Science as 'Narrator (voice)'.Movie Released: Thu, Jan 26 2006
Fascism in Colour
Bill Paterson was 60 in Fascism in Colour as 'Narrator (voice)'.Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 2006
Rag Tale
Bill Paterson was 60 in Rag Tale as 'Tulloch 'Lucky' Lloyd'.Movie Released: Fri, Oct 07 2005
Kingdom of Heaven
Bill Paterson was 59 in Kingdom of Heaven as 'Bishop (director's cut)'.Movie Released: Tue, May 03 2005
Bright Young Things
Bill Paterson was 58 in Bright Young Things as 'Sir James Brown'.Movie Released: Fri, Oct 03 2003
Danielle Cable: Eyewitness
Bill Paterson was 57 in Danielle Cable: Eyewitness as 'DI Nick Biddiss'.Movie Released: Mon, Apr 14 2003
Home Road Movies
Bill Paterson was 57 in Home Road Movies as 'Father'.Movie Released: Fri, Jun 07 2002
The Whistle-Blower
Bill Paterson was 55 in The Whistle-Blower as 'D.I. Neil Sleightholme'.Movie Released: Sat, Apr 14 2001
Chrono-Perambulator
Bill Paterson was 54 in Chrono-Perambulator as 'Professor Teddy Knox'.Movie Released: Sun, Dec 12 1999
Hilary and Jackie
Bill Paterson was 53 in Hilary and Jackie as 'Cello Teacher'.Movie Released: Wed, Dec 30 1998
Mr White Goes To Westminster
Bill Paterson was 52 in Mr White Goes To Westminster as 'Ben White'.Movie Released: Wed, Dec 31 1997
The Writing on the Wall
Bill Paterson was 51 in The Writing on the Wall as 'Bull'.Movie Released: Sun, Jul 21 1996
Chaplin's Goliath
Bill Paterson was 50 in Chaplin's Goliath as 'Narrator (voice)'.Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1996
Richard III
Bill Paterson was 50 in Richard III as 'Sir Richard Ratcliffe'.Movie Released: Fri, Dec 29 1995
The Turnaround
Bill Paterson was 49 in The Turnaround as 'James Webb'.Movie Released: Wed, Apr 05 1995
The Riddle of the Sands
Bill Paterson was 49 in The Riddle of the Sands as 'Narrator'.Movie Released: Sun, Mar 19 1995
Hard Times
Bill Paterson was 48 in Hard Times as 'Stephen Blackpool'.Movie Released: Fri, Apr 29 1994
Wall of Silence
Bill Paterson was 48 in Wall of Silence as 'Howard Mullen'.Movie Released: Sun, Oct 17 1993
God on the Rocks
Bill Paterson was 47 in God on the Rocks as 'Kenneth Marsh'.Movie Released: Tue, Dec 29 1992
Tell Tale Hearts
Bill Paterson was 47 in Tell Tale Hearts as 'Anthony Steadman'.Movie Released: Sun, Nov 01 1992
Truly Madly Deeply
Bill Paterson was 45 in Truly Madly Deeply as 'Sandy'.Movie Released: Fri, May 03 1991
The Object of Beauty
Bill Paterson was 45 in The Object of Beauty as 'Victor Swayle'.Movie Released: Fri, Apr 12 1991
Bearskin: An Urban Fairytale
Bill Paterson was 44 in Bearskin: An Urban Fairytale as 'Jordan'.Movie Released: Sun, Nov 05 1989
The Rachel Papers
Bill Paterson was 43 in The Rachel Papers as 'Gordon Highway'.Movie Released: Fri, May 12 1989
The Return of the Musketeers
Bill Paterson was 43 in The Return of the Musketeers as 'Charles I'.Movie Released: Wed, Apr 12 1989
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen
Bill Paterson was 43 in The Adventures of Baron Munchausen as 'Henry Salt'.Movie Released: Wed, Dec 07 1988
Franz Kafka's 'The Trial'
Bill Paterson was 43 in Franz Kafka's 'The Trial' as 'Titorelli'.Movie Released: Sat, Oct 01 1988
Just Ask for Diamond
Bill Paterson was 43 in Just Ask for Diamond as 'Chief Inspector Snape'.Movie Released: Thu, Sep 01 1988
Byrne About Byrne
Bill Paterson was 42 in Byrne About Byrne as 'Father/F.S. McDade'.Movie Released: Fri, Apr 01 1988
The Interrogation of John
Bill Paterson was 42 in The Interrogation of John as 'Det. Supt. Chase'.Movie Released: Wed, Sep 30 1987
Friendship's Death
Bill Paterson was 42 in Friendship's Death as 'Sullivan'.Movie Released: Mon, Aug 17 1987
Coming Up Roses
Bill Paterson was 41 in Coming Up Roses as 'Mr. Valentine'.Movie Released: Fri, Feb 20 1987
God's Chosen Car Park
Bill Paterson was 41 in God's Chosen Car Park as 'Victor Rosen'.Movie Released: Mon, Dec 01 1986
Defence of the Realm
Bill Paterson was 40 in Defence of the Realm as 'Jack Macleod'.Movie Released: Fri, May 09 1986
Shooting from the Heart: Chris Menges, Cameraman
Bill Paterson was 40 in Shooting from the Heart: Chris Menges, Cameraman as 'Self'.Movie Released: Tue, Dec 31 1985
The Killing Fields
Bill Paterson was 39 in The Killing Fields as 'Dr. MacEntire'.Movie Released: Fri, Nov 23 1984
A Private Function
Bill Paterson was 39 in A Private Function as 'Wormold'.Movie Released: Fri, Nov 09 1984
The Ploughman's Lunch
Bill Paterson was 37 in The Ploughman's Lunch as 'Lecturer'.Movie Released: Mon, May 30 1983
The Cherry Orchard
Bill Paterson was 36 in The Cherry Orchard as 'Lopakhin'.Movie Released: Tue, Oct 13 1981
One Fine Day
Bill Paterson was 33 in One Fine Day as 'Third Man in Lift'.Movie Released: Sat, Feb 17 1979
The Vanishing Army
Bill Paterson was 33 in The Vanishing Army as 'Girling'.Movie Released: Wed, Nov 29 1978
Jackie McCafferty's Romance
Bill Paterson was 33 in Jackie McCafferty's Romance as 'Bus Conductor'.Movie Released: Thu, Oct 05 1978
Licking Hitler
Bill Paterson was 32 in Licking Hitler as 'Archie MacLean'.Movie Released: Tue, Jan 10 1978
The Thin End of the Wedge
Bill Paterson was 32 in The Thin End of the Wedge as 'Luke'.Movie Released: Tue, Dec 20 1977
The Garden Beyond
Bill Paterson was 31 in The Garden Beyond as 'Jim Finlayson'.Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1977
The Cheviot, the Stag and the Black, Black Oil
Bill Paterson was 29 in The Cheviot, the Stag and the Black, Black Oil as 'Various'.Movie Released: Thu, Jun 06 1974
Clydescope
Bill Paterson was 28 in Clydescope as 'Model Boat Show Commentator (voice) (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1974
The White Room
Bill Paterson will be 79+ in The White Room as 'Jackie Jordan'.Movie Released: Unreleased
TV Shows (Acting Roles)
Sorted by Release DateAges in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
House of the Dragon
Bill Paterson was 77+ in House of the Dragon as 'Lord Lyman Beesbury'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Aug 21 2022
Sun, Aug 21 2022
The Sandman
Bill Paterson was 77+ in The Sandman as 'Dr. John Hathaway'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Aug 05 2022
Fri, Aug 05 2022
Halo
Bill Paterson was 76+ in Halo as 'Ackerson's Dad'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 24 2022
Thu, Mar 24 2022
Britain’s Scenic Railways
Bill Paterson was 76+ in Britain’s Scenic Railways as 'Narrator'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Nov 03 2021
Wed, Nov 03 2021
Between the Covers
Bill Paterson was 75+ in Between the Covers as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 09 2020
Fri, Oct 09 2020
Brassic
Bill Paterson was 74+ in Brassic as 'Tony Tillerton'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Aug 22 2019
Thu, Aug 22 2019
Good Omens
Bill Paterson was 73+ in Good Omens as 'Tadfield Neighbourhood Watch'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, May 31 2019
Fri, May 31 2019
The Repair Shop
Bill Paterson was 71+ in The Repair Shop as 'Self - Narrator, Narrator (voice)'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 27 2017
Mon, Mar 27 2017
Urban Myths
Bill Paterson was 71+ in Urban Myths as 'Sir Arthur Conan Doyle'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 19 2017
Thu, Jan 19 2017
The Rebel
Bill Paterson was 71+ in The Rebel as 'Charles'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jul 20 2016
Wed, Jul 20 2016
Scot Squad
Bill Paterson was 69+ in Scot Squad as 'Sir Neville Archibald'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 03 2014
Mon, Nov 03 2014
Outlander
Bill Paterson was 69+ in Outlander as 'Ned Gowan'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Aug 09 2014
Sat, Aug 09 2014
37 Days
Bill Paterson was 68+ in 37 Days as 'Lord Morley'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 06 2014
Thu, Mar 06 2014
Inside No. 9
Bill Paterson was 68+ in Inside No. 9 as 'Mr. Green'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Feb 05 2014
Wed, Feb 05 2014
Shetland
Bill Paterson was 67+ in Shetland as 'James Perez'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 10 2013
Sun, Mar 10 2013
Them From That Thing
Bill Paterson was 67+ in Them From That Thing as 'Various'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Aug 21 2012
Tue, Aug 21 2012
Dirk Gently
Bill Paterson was 66+ in Dirk Gently as 'Professor Jericho'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 05 2012
Mon, Mar 05 2012
Birds Britannia
Bill Paterson was 65+ in Birds Britannia TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Nov 03 2010
Wed, Nov 03 2010
The Michael Ball Show
Bill Paterson was 65+ in The Michael Ball Show as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 16 2010
Mon, Aug 16 2010
Law & Order: UK
Bill Paterson was 63+ in Law & Order: UK as 'George Castle'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 23 2009
Mon, Feb 23 2009
Little Dorrit
Bill Paterson was 63+ in Little Dorrit TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 26 2008
Sun, Oct 26 2008
Criminal Justice
Bill Paterson was 63+ in Criminal Justice as 'Harry Box'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 30 2008
Mon, Jun 30 2008
The One Show
Bill Paterson was 61+ in The One Show as 'Self - Guest'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 14 2006
Mon, Aug 14 2006
A Passion for Churches
Bill Paterson was 60+ in A Passion for Churches as 'Narrator'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Dec 28 2005
Wed, Dec 28 2005
ShakespeaRe-Told
Bill Paterson was 60+ in ShakespeaRe-Told TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 07 2005
Mon, Nov 07 2005
Doctor Who
Bill Paterson was 59+ in Doctor Who as 'Edwin Bracewell'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 26 2005
Sat, Mar 26 2005
Agatha Christie's Marple
Bill Paterson was 59+ in Agatha Christie's Marple as 'Bradley'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 12 2004
Sun, Dec 12 2004
Shoebox Zoo
Bill Paterson was 59+ in Shoebox Zoo as 'The Storyteller (voice)'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 21 2004
Tue, Sep 21 2004
Sea of Souls
Bill Paterson was 58+ in Sea of Souls as 'Dr. Douglas Monaghan'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 02 2004
Mon, Feb 02 2004
Canterbury Tales
Bill Paterson was 58+ in Canterbury Tales as 'Theo'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 11 2003
Thu, Sep 11 2003
Doctor Zhivago
Bill Paterson was 57+ in Doctor Zhivago as 'Alexander Gromyko'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 24 2002
Sun, Nov 24 2002
Battle of the Atlantic
Bill Paterson was 57+ in Battle of the Atlantic as 'Himself - Narrator'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 07 2002
Sun, Jul 07 2002
Born and Bred
Bill Paterson was 56+ in Born and Bred as 'Harry Woolf'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 21 2002
Sun, Apr 21 2002
Rebel Heart
Bill Paterson was 55+ in Rebel Heart as 'James Connolly'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 07 2001
Sun, Jan 07 2001
The Secret Adventures of Jules Verne
Bill Paterson was 55+ in The Secret Adventures of Jules Verne TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 18 2000
Sun, Jun 18 2000
Wives and Daughters
Bill Paterson was 54+ in Wives and Daughters as 'Mr. Gibson'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 28 1999
Sun, Nov 28 1999
Arthouse
Bill Paterson was 52+ in Arthouse as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 26 1997
Sun, Oct 26 1997
Melissa
Bill Paterson was 51+ in Melissa as 'DCI Cameron'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, May 12 1997
Mon, May 12 1997
The Crow Road
Bill Paterson was 51+ in The Crow Road as 'Kenneth McHoan'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 04 1996
Mon, Nov 04 1996
Oliver's Travels
Bill Paterson was 50+ in Oliver's Travels as 'Baxter'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 11 1995
Sun, Jun 11 1995
Sharman
Bill Paterson was 49+ in Sharman as 'James Webb'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Apr 05 1995
Wed, Apr 05 1995
Junior Masterchef
Bill Paterson was 49+ in Junior Masterchef TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Aug 14 1994
Sun, Aug 14 1994
Hard Times
Bill Paterson was 48+ in Hard Times as 'Stephen Blackpool'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 29 1994
Fri, Apr 29 1994
Murder Most Horrid
Bill Paterson was 46+ in Murder Most Horrid as 'Chief Inspector'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Nov 14 1991
Thu, Nov 14 1991
A Wanted Man
Bill Paterson was 44+ in A Wanted Man as 'Det. Supt. Chase'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 25 1989
Mon, Sep 25 1989
Traffik
Bill Paterson was 44+ in Traffik as 'John Lithgow'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 22 1989
Thu, Jun 22 1989
The Play on One
Bill Paterson was 42+ in The Play on One as 'Alex McPherson'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 19 1988
Tue, Jan 19 1988
The Modern World: Ten Great Writers
Bill Paterson was 42+ in The Modern World: Ten Great Writers as 'Titorelli'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 10 1988
Sun, Jan 10 1988
The Singing Detective
Bill Paterson was 41+ in The Singing Detective as 'Dr. Gibbon'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 16 1986
Sun, Nov 16 1986
Auf Wiedersehen, Pet
Bill Paterson was 38+ in Auf Wiedersehen, Pet as 'Ally Fraser'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 11 1983
Fri, Nov 11 1983
Smiley's People
Bill Paterson was 37+ in Smiley's People as 'Lauder Strickland'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1982
Mon, Sep 20 1982
Will Shakespeare
Bill Paterson was 33+ in Will Shakespeare TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jun 13 1978
Tue, Jun 13 1978
Life of Shakespeare
Bill Paterson was 33+ in Life of Shakespeare as 'King James I'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jun 13 1978
Tue, Jun 13 1978
Play for Today
Bill Paterson was 25+ in Play for Today as 'Luke'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 15 1970
Thu, Oct 15 1970
