Bill Paterson
Biography
William Tulloch Paterson CBE is a Scottish actor born on June 3, 1945, in Glasgow, Scotland. He trained at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama and built a distinguished career spanning five decades in theater, film, and television.
Paterson is known for his extensive body of work including roles in The Killing Fields (1984), Truly Madly Deeply (1990), and the BBC series Fleabag (2016-2019), where he played the kind but hapless father of the titular character and her sister Claire. His warm, understated performance provided emotional grounding for the series.
Known For
Other Notable Roles
- Jon in Truly Madly Deeply (1990)
- Dr. Shand in The Killing Fields (1984)
- Roles in Doctor Who, Outlander, and Shetland
Awards & Recognition
- 🏆 CBE for Services to Drama
- 🏆 BAFTA Scotland Award for Best Actor
Frequently Asked Questions
Bill Paterson is a veteran Scottish actor known for roles in Truly Madly Deeply, The Killing Fields, and as Dad in Fleabag.
Yes, he was awarded a CBE for Services to Drama and has won BAFTA Scotland awards.