Paddy Considine

Actor and director, The Death of Dale Winton

Paddy Considine - Actor and director, The Death of Dale Winton
Born

September 5th, 1973
51 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United Kingdom

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An English actor, director, and screenwriter, engaged in the film industry from the late 1990s. Gained recognition for acting in noted films and television series. Directed the film 'Tyrannosaur', which received acclaim at film festivals. Worked on projects such as 'Dead Man's Shoes' and appeared in the HBO series 'The Third Day'.

Directed 'Tyrannosaur'

Appeared in 'Dead Man's Shoes'

Starred in 'The Third Day'

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