Bill Paterson

Biography

William Tulloch Paterson (born 3 June 1945) is a Scottish actor. Throughout his career he has appeared regularly in radio drama and provided the narration for a large number of documentaries. Paterson has appeared in films and television series including Comfort and Joy (1984), Traffik (1989), Auf Wiedersehen, Pet (1986), Truly, Madly, Deeply (1990), The Witches (1990), Wives and Daughters (1999), Sea of Souls (2004–2007), Amazing Grace (2006), Miss Potter (2006), Little Dorrit (2008), Doctor Who (2010), Outlander (2014), Fleabag (2016–2019), Inside No. 9 (2018), Good Omens (2019), Brassic (2020) and House of the Dragon (2022). He is a recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award of the Scottish BAFTAs. William Tulloch Paterson was born in Glasgow on 3 June 1945. Paterson was raised in Dennistoun by his father, a plumber, and his mother, a hairdresser. He states that his interest in...

Known For

Career Timeline

197319801987199420012008201520222026
  1. 2026
    Ladies First

    Louis • Acting

  2. 2025
    Being Stanley Baxter

    Self • Acting

  3. 2025
  4. 2024
    Arthur's Whisky

    Henry • Acting

  5. 2024
  6. 2023
    A Bear Named Wojtek

    Zoo Director (voice) • Acting

  7. 2022
    The Spirit of 1926

    Family Lawyer • Acting

  8. 2021
    The Colour Room

    Gordon Forsythe • Acting

Bill Paterson - Aperture