Biography
Paul Shearer is an English actor and writer. He was educated at St John's College, Cambridge, and was a member of the Cambridge University Footlights ensemble that won the first Perrier Comedy Award in 1981, alongside Stephen Fry, Emma Thompson and Hugh Laurie.
Shearer is best known for his roles in the sketch series The Fast Show (1994), in which he appeared as various characters, and The Russ Abbot Show (1987–1989). His other television credits include appearances in My Family, Goodnight Sweetheart and The Inspector Lynley Mysteries. He has also worked as a writer on several comedy programmes.
As of 2024, Shearer works as a property journalist.
