Bill Paterson Biography

Fast Facts

• Originally trained as a drama teacher at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama
• Decided to be an actor when he was given the opportunity to join the Citizens Theatre for Youth group in 1970
• Starred in The Great Northern Welly-Boot Show with comedian Billy Connolly in 1972
• Did not attend an interview for a part in Ridley Scott's Alien because he believed no one would watch the film and the director wouldn't want him
• Has voiced many radio plays and features, including Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and The Moonstone
• Won Best Actor for No More Shall We Part at The Stage Awards for Acting Excellence at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2012