---
name: "Paddy Considine"
canonical: "https://film.one/person/paddy-considine"
fi1m_id: "paddy-considine"
imdb_id: "nm0175916"
tmdb_id: 14887
wikidata_id: "Q498389"
roles: ["Actor","Writer","Director"]
born: "5 September 1973"
reviewed_on_fi1m: 13
average_fi1m_score: 78
average_as: "actor"
average_over: 12
updated: "2026-10-07T18:19:31.576742+00:00"
licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL."
---

# Paddy Considine

## Identity

Paddy Considine

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/paddy-considine
- **Type:** Person
- **Fi1m ID:** paddy-considine
- **IMDb ID:** nm0175916
- **TMDB ID:** 14887
- **Wikidata ID:** Q498389
- **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paddy_Considine, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q498389, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0175916/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/14887

Actor and writer. Born 5 September 1973 in Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, England, UK.

## Details

- **Work:** Actor, Writer, Director
- **Born:** 5 September 1973, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, England, UK
- **Active:** 2004–present
- **Also known as:** PT Kommandor, Patrick George Considine
- **Titles on Fi1m:** 13: 12 acting, 1 directing
- **Frequently works with:** [Guy Ritchie](https://film.one/person/guy-ritchie.md), [Mark Herbert](https://film.one/person/mark-herbert.md)
- **BAFTA Film Awards:** 2 BAFTAs (2 won)
- **Average Fi1m score:** 78, as actor, over 12 titles
- **Fi1m score by decade:** 2000s 82 (4), 2010s 80 (7), 2020s 66 (2)
- **Fi1m against the critics:** 78 to 74 across 12 titles
- **Score spread:** 6 at 80+, 6 at 60–79, 0 under 60
- **Lead roles:** 2 of 11 acting credits billed first or second
- **Genres:** Drama 10, Crime 6, Comedy 4, Action 3, Mystery 2, Thriller 2
- **Screen time:** 15 hours of reviewed films
- **Box office:** $584m across 7 films with figures
- **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paddy_Considine, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q498389, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0175916/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/14887

## Coming up

- *Wife & Dog* (2027-02-18)

## Streaming the US now

- **Amazon Prime Video:** [*Submarine*](https://film.one/film/submarine.md) (82), [*Tyrannosaur*](https://film.one/film/tyrannosaur.md) (81), [*Macbeth*](https://film.one/film/macbeth.md) (77), [*The Girl with All the Gifts*](https://film.one/film/the-girl-with-all-the-gifts.md) (75)
- **Apple TV:** [*The Bourne Ultimatum*](https://film.one/film/the-bourne-ultimatum.md) (85), [*Informer*](https://film.one/tv/informer.md) (78), [*MobLand*](https://film.one/tv/mobland.md) (63)
- **Peacock:** [*Hot Fuzz*](https://film.one/film/hot-fuzz.md) (84)
- **AMC+:** [*The Death of Stalin*](https://film.one/film/the-death-of-stalin.md) (83)
- **HBO Max:** [*The Outsider*](https://film.one/tv/the-outsider.md) (68)

For United States; add `?region=XX` for another country.

## Fi1m on Paddy Considine

> Paddy Considine can make a troubled man both menacing and vulnerable without exaggerating either. We rate his restraint, though *MobLand* leaves him with supporting writing that does not reliably reward it.

Paddy Considine makes a troubled man's quietness worth watching. He can suggest anger and vulnerability without exaggerating either, so we remain interested in characters we might prefer to avoid. It is the quality we look for when he appears as Kevin Harrigan in *MobLand* (2025). The series is decent company for gangster-drama regulars, but its slow start and familiar plotting matter. Considine's casting promises a depth that the supporting writing does not reliably supply.

Shane Meadows is the useful starting point. He directed Considine's debut in *A Room for Romeo Brass* (1999). Considine then co-wrote and starred in their revenge thriller *Dead Man's Shoes* (2004), playing Richard with a restraint that makes the menace credible. His own move into directing began with the short *Dog Altogether* (2007), followed by the feature *Tyrannosaur* (2011).

His television work shows why the material matters. In *House of the Dragon* (2022), his King Viserys Targaryen gives him scope for the physical and emotional detail he handles well. *MobLand* surrounds him with Pierce Brosnan's Conrad Harrigan and Helen Mirren's Maeve Harrigan, whose heavy vocal performances can be entertaining but whose threats become interchangeable. Against that sort of broad playing, the prospect of Considine giving Kevin greater depth is especially appealing.

We were frustrated by *MobLand*, because the supporting writing did not consistently give Kevin the depth Considine's casting promised. Tom Hardy's fixer supplies plenty of entertainment, and we would not dismiss the programme's pleasures for those who like their gangsters played broadly. We would still look elsewhere to understand why Considine's presence raises expectations in the first place. For Considine, start with *Dead Man's Shoes*; for *MobLand*, an appetite for broad gangster drama will help.

## Biography

Paddy Considine is an English actor, director, screenwriter and musician. Born Patrick George Considine on 5 September 1973 in Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, he trained at Burton College and the University of Brighton.

He first appeared on screen in *A Room for Romeo Brass* (1999), directed by Shane Meadows, with whom he has collaborated several times, including on *Dead Man's Shoes* (2004). Other film roles include *Hot Fuzz* (2007), *The Bourne Ultimatum* (2007), *The World's End* (2013) and *The Death of Stalin* (2017). On television he has played Father John Hughes in *Peaky Blinders* (2016) and King Viserys I Targaryen in *House of the Dragon* (2022).

Considine wrote and directed the short film *Dog Altogether* (2007) and its feature adaptation *Tyrannosaur* (2011). He received Olivier and Tony Award nominations for his stage performance in *The Ferryman* (2018–2019) and plays Kevin Harrigan in the series *MobLand* (2025).

*Sources: en.wikipedia.org, imdb.com.*

## On Fi1m (13)

### Performed in (12) — the average rests on these

- *MobLand* (2025), Fi1m 63, as Kevin Harrigan — [page](https://film.one/tv/mobland.md)
- *The Outsider* (2020), Fi1m 68, as Claude Bolton — [page](https://film.one/tv/the-outsider.md)
- *Informer* (2018), Fi1m 78, as Gabe Waters — [page](https://film.one/tv/informer.md)
- *The Death of Stalin* (2017), Fi1m 83, as Andreyev — [page](https://film.one/film/the-death-of-stalin.md)
- *The Girl with All the Gifts* (2016), Fi1m 75, as Sgt. Eddie Parks — [page](https://film.one/film/the-girl-with-all-the-gifts.md)
- *Macbeth* (2015), Fi1m 77, as Banquo — [page](https://film.one/film/macbeth.md)
- *Pride* (2014), Fi1m 82, as Dai — [page](https://film.one/film/pride.md)
- *Submarine* (2011), Fi1m 82, as Graham Purvis — [page](https://film.one/film/submarine.md)
- *Red Riding* (2009), Fi1m 80, Actor — [page](https://film.one/tv/red-riding.md)
- *Hot Fuzz* (2007), Fi1m 84, as DS Andy Wainwright — [page](https://film.one/film/hot-fuzz.md)
- *The Bourne Ultimatum* (2007), Fi1m 85, as Simon Ross — [page](https://film.one/film/the-bourne-ultimatum.md)
- *Dead Man's Shoes* (2004), Fi1m 77, as Richard — [page](https://film.one/film/dead-mans-shoes.md)

### Directed (1)

- *Tyrannosaur* (2011), Fi1m 81, Director, Writer — [page](https://film.one/film/tyrannosaur.md)

## Complete filmography (64)

Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page.

- *Wife & Dog* (2027), Actor
- *Heads of State* (2025), as Viktor Gradov
- *Deep Cover* (2025), as Fly
- *MobLand* (2025), series, as Kevin Harrigan — Fi1m 63, [page](https://film.one/tv/mobland.md)
- *Small Town, Big Story* (2025), series, as Séamus Proctor
- *House of the Dragon* (2022), series, as King Viserys I Targaryen, King Viserys I Targaryen (uncredited)
- *Wolf* (2021), as The Zookeeper
- *How to Build a Girl* (2020), as Pat Morrigan
- *The Third Day* (2020), series, as Mr. Martin
- *The Outsider* (2020), series, as Claude Bolton — Fi1m 68, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-outsider.md)
- *Informer* (2018), series, as Gabe Waters — Fi1m 78, [page](https://film.one/tv/informer.md)
- *Funny Cow* (2018), as Angus
- *Journeyman* (2018), as Matty Burton · Director, Writer
- *The Death of Stalin* (2017), as Andreyev — Fi1m 83, [page](https://film.one/film/the-death-of-stalin.md)
- *The Girl with All the Gifts* (2016), as Sgt. Eddie Parks — Fi1m 75, [page](https://film.one/film/the-girl-with-all-the-gifts.md)
- *Macbeth* (2015), as Banquo — Fi1m 77, [page](https://film.one/film/macbeth.md)
- *Miss You Already* (2015), as Jago
- *Child 44* (2015), as Vladimir Malevich
- *The Ties That Bind* (2014), as Mr. Whicher
- *Pride* (2014), as Dai — Fi1m 82, [page](https://film.one/film/pride.md)
- *Beyond the Pale* (2014), as Mr. Whicher
- *Honour* (2014), Actor
- *The Double* (2014), as 'The Replicator' - Jack
- *Peaky Blinders* (2013), series, as Father John Hughes — Fi1m 77, [page](https://film.one/tv/peaky-blinders.md)
- *The World's End* (2013), as Steven Prince
- *The Murder in Angel Lane* (2013), as Mr. Whicher
- *Girl on a Bicycle* (2013), as Derek
- *Now Is Good* (2012), as Father
- *The Bourne Legacy* (2012), as Simon Ross (archive footage) (uncredited) — Fi1m 54, [page](https://film.one/film/the-bourne-legacy.md)
- *Tyrannosaur* (2011), Director, Writer — Fi1m 81, [page](https://film.one/film/tyrannosaur.md)
- *Through the Prism* (2011), Actor
- *Blitz* (2011), as Porter Nash
- *The Murder at Road Hill House* (2011), as Inspector Whicher
- *Submarine* (2011), as Graham Purvis — Fi1m 82, [page](https://film.one/film/submarine.md)
- *Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1980* (2009), as Peter Hunter
- *Le Donk & Scor-zay-zee* (2009), as Le Donk
- *Red Riding* (2009), series, Actor — Fi1m 80, [page](https://film.one/tv/red-riding.md)
- *The Cry of the Owl* (2009), as Robert Forrester
- *My Zinc Bed* (2008), as Paul
- *Dog Altogether* (2007), Director, Screenplay
- *The Bourne Ultimatum* (2007), as Simon Ross — Fi1m 85, [page](https://film.one/film/the-bourne-ultimatum.md)
- *Hot Fuzz* (2007), as DS Andy Wainwright — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/film/hot-fuzz.md)
- *The Backwoods* (2006), as Norman
- *Pu-239* (2006), as Timofey
- *Stoned* (2005), as Frank Thorogood
- *Cinderella Man* (2005), as Mike Wilson
- *My Summer of Love* (2005), as Phil
- *Dead Man's Shoes* (2004), as Richard · Writer — Fi1m 77, [page](https://film.one/film/dead-mans-shoes.md)
- *In America* (2003), as Johnny
- *Bouncer* (2002), as Knife Man
- *My Wrongs #8245–8249 & 117* (2002), as Him
- *Doctor Sleep* (2002), as Elliot Spruggs
- *24 Hour Party People* (2002), as Rob
- *The Martins* (2001), as Hatfield Recorder Editor
- *Happy Now* (2001), as Glen Marcus
- *Born Romantic* (2000), as Ray
- *Last Resort* (2000), as Alfie
- *Macca’s Men* (2000), Writer
- *Three Tears for Jimmy Prophet* (2000), Writer
- *The Poppa Squeeze Affair* (2000), as Tony Maroni · Writer
- *The Man with No Name* (2000), as The Man with No Name · Writer
- *A Room for Romeo Brass* (1999), as Morell
- *Project Codename*, series, Actor
- *Army of Shadows*, series, Actor

## Gallery

- ![Paddy Considine (2011)](https://film.one/media/person/46857/gallery-738f869b7288.jpg) Paddy Considine (2011) — https://www.flickr.com/photos/cambridgefilmfestival/, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/77/Paddy_Considine_2011_%28cropped%29.jpg/1280px-Paddy_Considine_2011_%28cropped%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- !["Paddy Considine" at the "Tyrannosaur" Q&A at the Quad in Derby - photo © paul bednall photography 2011](https://film.one/media/person/46857/gallery-79aa670350e8.jpg) "Paddy Considine" at the "Tyrannosaur" Q&A at the Quad in Derby - photo © paul bednall photography 2011 — Paul Bednall, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d3/Paddy_Considine_at_the_%22Tyrannosaur%22_Q%26A_at_the_Quad_in_Derby_%286202793361%29.jpg/1280px-Paddy_Considine_at_the_%22Tyrannosaur%22_Q%26A_at_the_Quad_in_Derby_%286202793361%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Paddy Considine](https://film.one/media/person/46857/gallery-e7bb0a9e9461.jpg) Paddy Considine — Image via TMDB
- ![Paddy Considine](https://film.one/media/person/46857/gallery-1da9c34f6520.jpg) Paddy Considine — Image via TMDB

## Awards

### BAFTA Film Awards — 2 won

- 2012: Best Newcomer (won), for *Tyrannosaur*
- 2008: Best Short Film (won), for *Dog Altogether*

### SAG Awards — 0 won, 1 nominated

- 2004: Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture (nominated), for *In America*

### Other awards — 1 won, 5 nominated

- Independent Spirit Awards 2012: Best Foreign Film (nominated), for *Tyrannosaur*
- British Independent Film Awards 2011: Best British Independent Film (won), for *Tyrannosaur*
- Satellite Award for Best Original Screenplay 2011: Satellite Award for Best Original Screenplay (nominated), for *Tyrannosaur*
- British Independent Film Awards 2004: Best Performance by an Actor in a British Independent Film (nominated), for *Dead Man's Shoes*
- Satellite Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture 2004: Satellite Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture (nominated), for *In America*
- British Independent Film Awards 2003: Best Performance by an Actor in a British Independent Film (nominated), for *In America*

*From Wikidata, which records wins more completely than nominations.*

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