Paddy Considine
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England's Paddy Considine, born in Burton upon Trent, is an actor, director and screenwriter, and a frequent collaborator of filmmaker Shane Meadows. He became known in British social cinema with titles such as 'A Room for Romeo Brass' and 'Dead Man's Shoes', and has stood out in 'Hot Fuzz' and the HBO fantasy 'House of the Dragon', where he played King Viserys Targaryen. His directorial debut, the short film 'Dog Altogether', won the BAFTA in 2008, the seed of his acclaimed feature 'Tyrannosaur'. His register rests on a contained intensity and a raw emotional honesty, capable of conveying both tenderness and menace.
Paddy Considine
38 Movies
7 Series
England's Paddy Considine, born in Burton upon Trent, is an actor, director and screenwriter, and a frequent collaborator of filmmaker Shane Meadows. He became known in British social cinema with titles such as 'A Room for Romeo Brass' and 'Dead Man's Shoes', and has stood out in 'Hot Fuzz' and the HBO fantasy 'House of the Dragon', where he played King Viserys Targaryen. His directorial debut, the short film 'Dog Altogether', won the BAFTA in 2008, the seed of his acclaimed feature 'Tyrannosaur'. His register rests on a contained intensity and a raw emotional honesty, capable of conveying both tenderness and menace.
Movies
Plays Viktor Gradov
Heads of State
2025
Plays Simon Ross
The Bourne Ultimatum
2007
Plays DS Andy Wainwright
Hot Fuzz
2007
Plays Fly
Deep Cover
2025
Plays Steven Prince
The World's End
2013
Plays Vladimir Malevich
Child 44
2015
Plays Sgt. Eddie Parks
The Girl with All the Gifts
2016
Plays Andreyev
The Death of Stalin
2017
Plays Mike Wilson
Cinderella Man
2005
Plays Porter Nash
Blitz
2011
Plays Graham Purvis
Submarine
2011
Plays Dai
Pride
2014
Plays Jago
Miss You Already
2015
Plays Rob
24 Hour Party People
2002
Plays Banquo
Macbeth
2015
Plays 'The Replicator' - Jack
The Double
2014
Plays Derek
Girl on a Bicycle
2013
Plays Phil
My Summer of Love
2005
Plays Pat Morrigan
How to Build a Girl
2020
Plays Johnny
In America
2003
Writer
Plays Richard
Dead Man's Shoes
2004
Plays The Zookeeper
Wolf
2021
Plays Father
Now Is Good
2012
Plays Norman
The Backwoods
2006
Plays Robert Forrester
The Cry of the Owl
2009
Plays Le Donk
Le Donk & Scor-zay-zee
2009
Plays Timofey
Pu-239
2006
Plays Angus
Funny Cow
2018
Plays Ray
Born Romantic
2000
Plays Frank Thorogood
Stoned
2005
Plays Elliot Spruggs
Doctor Sleep
2002
Plays Morell
A Room for Romeo Brass
1999
Director
Plays Matty Burton
Journeyman
2018
Plays Hatfield Recorder Editor
The Martins
2001
Plays Him
My Wrongs #8245–8249 & 117
2002
Plays Glen Marcus
Happy Now
2001
Plays Knife Man
Bouncer
2002
Plays Alfie
Last Resort
2000
Latest Trailers
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Heads of State
Full Filmography
Small Town, Big Story
Séamus Proctor · 6 episodes
2025
TV
Heads of State
Viktor Gradov
2025
Film
Deep Cover
Fly
2025
Film
MobLand
Kevin Harrigan · 20 episodes
2025–
TV
House of the Dragon
King Viserys I Targaryen · 10 episodes
2022
TV
Wolf
The Zookeeper
2021
Film
The Outsider
Claude Bolton · 10 episodes
2020
TV
The Third Day
Mr. Martin · 6 episodes
2020
TV
How to Build a Girl
Pat Morrigan
2020
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Paddy Considine and where are they from?
Paddy Considine is 52 years old, born on September 5, 1973 in Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, England, UK.
What are the most famous roles of Paddy Considine?
Paddy Considine is best known for roles in The Bourne Ultimatum, Hot Fuzz, The World's End.
How many movies has Paddy Considine been in?
Over a 27-year career (since 1999), Paddy Considine has appeared in 38 movies and 7 TV shows.
What was Paddy Considine's first movie?
The career of Paddy Considine began with A Room for Romeo Brass (1999).
What is Paddy Considine's most recent movie or series?
Paddy Considine's most recent release is Heads of State, which premiered on June 24, 2025.
What TV shows has Paddy Considine appeared in?
On television, Paddy Considine has appeared in Peaky Blinders, House of the Dragon, The Outsider, MobLand.
Does Paddy Considine have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Paddy Considine's upcoming work includes: Wife & Dog (2027).
Paddy Considine
1973-09-05 · Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, England, UK
Patrick George Considine (born 5 September 1973) is an English actor, director, screenwriter and musician. He is known for playing antiheroes in independent films. He has received two British Academy Film Awards, three Evening Standard British Film Awards, British Independent Film Awards, and a Silver Lion for Best Short Film at the 2007 Venice Film Festival.
His first major onscreen appearance was in his first collaboration with filmmaker/director Shane Meadows, A Room for Romeo Brass (1999), and he then played Alfie in Paweł Pawlikowski's Last Resort (2000). Other credits include Doctor Sleep (2002), 24 Hour Party People (2002), In America (2003), My Summer of Love (2004), and Dead Man's Shoes (2004), winning the 2005 Empire Award for Best British Actor and a nomination for the BIFA for Best Actor. He wrote and directed Dog Altogether (2007), winning a BAFTA Award for Best Short Film, and its 2011 feature film adaptation Tyrannosaur which won BAFTA for Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer. He directed and starred in Journeyman.
On stage, Considine received Olivier Awards and Tony Award nominations as Best Actor in 2018 and 2019 for his performances in The Ferryman at the Royal Court Theatre, at the Gielgud Theatre, and at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre on Broadway. On television, Considine has been lead in Pu-239 (2006), My Zinc Bed (2008), Red Riding (2009), Informer (2018), and The Suspicions of Mr Whicher series of television films (2013–2014). Other television credits include Peaky Blinders (2016), The Outsider (2020), The Third Day (2020), and most notably he played a lead role as King Viserys I Targaryen in House of the Dragon (2022–2024).Paddy Considine, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.