Paul Butterworth - Film & Television Actor
British Character Actor | Film, Television & Theatre
Yorkshire-born actor Paul Butterworth is a British character actor working across film and television. His credits include The Full Monty, the BBC/HBO series Strike and Richard Eyre's Allelujah.
Known for grounded, authentic performances, he is frequently cast in authority figures, family roles and quietly disruptive characters.
Paul trained at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama and holds a degree from Leeds Beckett University.
Alongside acting, he maintains an active visual arts practice and graduated with a BA (Hons) in Painting from the University for the Creative Arts.
Reflections on a Career in Acting
In a recent conversation with Cambridge Chronicles, I reflected on a career spanning film and television, from The Full Monty to Strike and Allelujah. We discussed longevity in the profession, approaching small roles with the same commitment as larger ones, the realities of work being cut from the final edit, and balancing acting with a parallel life as an artist.
A short extract from that conversation is included below.
The full conversation is available via Cambridge Chronicles.
The full conversation is available via Cambridge Chronicles.
Agent Contact
James Ireson – Narrow Road
Selected Screen Credits
• The Full Monty – Barry, dir. Peter Cattaneo (BAFTA Best Film)
• Strike – Michael Ellacott (BBC/HBO, 2017–23)
• Allelujah – Richard, dir. Richard Eyre
• Anemone – Mr Jarvis (credited role), dir. Ronan Day-Lewis
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