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Paul Popplewell Biography

Birth Name:Paul Popplewell

Birth Place:Yorkshire, England

Profession Actor

Fast Facts

  • Was nominated for a Royal Television Society Award for Best Actor - Male for "Screen Two" in 1995
  • Won a Golden Chest International Television Festival Award for Best Actor for "Screen Two" in 1995
  • Began acting at the age of 16, when he won the role of Simon in the TV drama "Screen Two․"
  • Appeared in stage productions of "A Taste of Honey," "The Tempest," and "Toast," among others
  • Best known for his role as Paul Ryder in "24 Hour Party People" and as Bod in "Tyrannosaur․"
  • Appeared in the music video for Oasis's song "Lyla" in 2005
  • Has done voice-over work for the BBC Radio shows "Trapped," "Visiting Time," "Plastacine," and "Bad Weather․"

Awards

  • 1995Golden Chest-Best Actor: winner
  • 1995RTS Television Award-Best Actor - Male: nominated