1944-11-25 Denby Dale, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Paul is a long established and much respected British actor and voiceover artist. Born in Denby Dale, West Riding of Yorkshire, on 25th November 1944 he grew up beside a dairy farm. His father, Harold, was involved with local amateur dramatic productions, as were the rest of his family. He went to Penistone Grammar School, then the Northern Counties College of Education in Newcastle upon Tyne, where he received an Associate of the Drama Board (ADB) in Drama. He taught English and Drama in Walthamstow, before he joined the Leeds Playhouse Theatre-in-education Company in 1971. In 1976, Paul won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a New Play for his role in John Wilson's For King and Country. With many and varied roles to follow, Paul soon established himself as one of the UK's leading stage, film, television and radio actors. In 2011-2015 Paul gained worldwide recognition appearing in 16 episodes of the hugely popular television series Downton Abbey playing the popular role of farmer Mr Mason. Paul is married to the actress Natasha Pyne. They married in 1972, after both performing in a Leeds Playhouse production of Frank Wedekind's Lulu, adapted by Peter Barnes, directed by Bill Hays in 1971.
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Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale | Albert Mason | 2025-09-10 |
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Ticker | Howard | 2023-08-11 |
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Downton Abbey: A New Era | Mason | 2022-04-27 |
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The Infectious Imagination of Henry Bramble | Great Uncle Geoffrey | 2021-10-07 |
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Enola Holmes | Station Master | 2020-09-23 |
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Ropeless | Larry Windsor | 2020-08-22 |
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The Nest Egg | 2016-01-01 | |
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Reg | 2016-06-06 | |
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The 12 Days of Christine | Ernie | 2015-04-02 |
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The Sound of Music Live! | Franz | 2015-12-20 |
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First Encounter: King Lear | King Lear | 2012-06-01 |
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The Shadow in the North | Paton | 2007-09-15 |
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Marian, Again | Phillip Walsh | 2005-09-05 |
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Hornblower: Duty | Matthews | 2003-01-06 |
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The Key | 2003-09-16 | |
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Hornblower: Loyalty | Matthews | 2003-01-05 |
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The Many Lives of Albert Walker | Danny Peck | 2002-03-24 |
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Hornblower: Retribution | Matthews | 2001-04-15 |
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Hornblower: Mutiny | Mathews | 2001-04-08 |
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Blow Dry | Ken | 2001-03-01 |
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Hornblower: The Frogs and the Lobsters | Mathews | 1999-04-02 |
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Hornblower: The Duchess and the Devil | Matthews | 1999-02-24 |
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Hornblower: The Even Chance | Matthews | 1998-10-07 |
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Written in Blood | Brian Chappel | 1998-06-02 |
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Hornblower: The Examination for Lieutenant | Mathews | 1998-11-18 |
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Jude | Mr. Willis | 1996-02-06 |
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A Pinch of Snuff | Charlie Heppelwhite | 1994-04-09 |
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The Remains of the Day | Harry Smith | 1993-11-05 |
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How's Business | Jack | 1991-01-12 |
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Testimony of a Child | Gerry | 1989-07-05 |
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Theban Plays: Oedipus at Colonus | Local Man | 1986-09-17 |
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Which Side Are You On? | Narrator (voice) | 1985-04-08 |
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Bird Fancier | Roy Pearson | 1985-01-15 |
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Silas Marner | William Dane | 1985-12-30 |
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Doll’s Eye | Social Worker | 1983-02-23 |
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Ends and Means | 1983-01-01 | |
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Ghost in the Water | Mr. Reed | 1982-12-31 |
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A Room for the Winter | Robert | 1981-11-03 |
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P.Q. 17 | PO Jordan | 1981-12-15 |
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A Brush with Mr. Porter on the Road to El Dorado | Tom | 1981-01-20 |
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Death of a Princess | Steve Jackson | 1980-04-09 |
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Happy | Vernon | 1980-04-25 |
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Black Jack | Narrator | 1979-09-09 |
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Zulu Dawn | Cpl. Storey | 1979-05-14 |
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Cries from a Watchtower | Andy | 1979-10-18 |
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Destiny | Paul McShane | 1978-01-31 |
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Some Enchanted Evening | Peter | 1978-01-05 |
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Mucking Out | Brian Wilson | 1978-05-06 |
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The Turkey Who Lives on the Hill | Bill | 1978-02-15 |
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Travellers | Young William/Middle William/Sales Rep | 1978-10-09 |
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On a Paving Stone Mounted | 1978-12-12 | |
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A Christmas Carol | Fred (Scrooge's Nephew) | 1977-12-24 |
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A Bridge Too Far | Pvt. Wicks | 1977-06-15 |
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Arnhem: The Story of an Escape | Finnegan | 1976-11-17 |
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Diane | Jim | 1975-07-09 |
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Alfie Darling | Bakey | 1975-07-17 |
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Father Dear Father | Dumbo | 1973-05-25 |
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Speech Day | Woodwork Master | 1973-03-26 |
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Dangerous Journey | Narrator |
