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Paul Ritter Biography

Birth Name:Paul Ritter

Profession Actor, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Made his screen acting debut in the 1994 TV miniseries "How High the Moon․"
  • Best known for his role as Guy Haines in "Quantum of Solace" and as Chiffinch in "The Libertine․"
  • Has appeared in stage productions of "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time," "Cloud Nine," and "Troilus and Cressida," among many others
  • Had a recurring role as Martin in the TV series "Friday Night Dinner․"
  • Played the role of Eldred Worple in the 2009 film "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince․"

Awards

  • 2019OFTA Television Award-Best Ensemble in a Motion Picture or Limited Series: nominated
  • 2020CinEuphoria-Merit - Honorary Award: winner
  • 2021BAFTA TV Award-Male Performance in a Comedy Programme: nominated