Paul Bazely

Paul Bazely

57 · Born: May 6, 1968

Personal Details

BornMay 6, 1968

Biography

Paul Reginald Bazely, a skilled English actor, was born on May 6, 1968, and has since made a name for himself in the entertainment industry through his impressive performances on stage and screen.

As a talented actor, Paul has had the opportunity to play a wide range of roles throughout his career, but it is his portrayal of Troy in the popular ITV sitcom Benidorm that has brought him the most recognition and acclaim.

In this beloved comedy series, Paul brought his character to life with his captivating on-screen presence, wit, and charm, earning himself a loyal fan base and critical acclaim from audiences and critics alike.

With his impressive talent, versatility, and dedication to his craft, Paul Reginald Bazely has established himself as a respected and sought-after actor in the entertainment industry.

Bazely's remarkable television career has unfolded over the course of more than three decades, commencing with his auspicious debut in the BBC series Making Out all the way back in 1991. Subsequent to this, he secured his first starring role as Troy in the ITV comedy series Benidorm in the year 2006, a part he would go on to hold for an impressive eleven-year tenure, finally bringing his stint to a close with his last appearance in 2017.

John Bazely's television career is a testament to his remarkable versatility and talent, as he has seamlessly transitioned between a wide array of genres and formats. Prior to his work on the popular British sitcom Benidorm, Bazely made appearances in numerous other television shows, including the British drama series Making Out, the long-running ITV soap opera Emmerdale, the nostalgic police drama Heartbeat, the medical drama Doctors, the British medical drama Holby City, the period drama Vanity Fair, the quirky British sitcom The IT Crowd, and the live-action remake of the classic Disney film Cruella.

In addition to his numerous television credits, Bazely has also made a notable appearance in the critically acclaimed anthology series Black Mirror in 2016, showcasing his ability to adapt to a variety of roles and genres. More recently, he has appeared in an episode of the medical drama The Good Karma Hospital in 2020, further demonstrating his range as a character actor. Perhaps most notably, Bazely has played the recurring role of Grahame McKenna in the BBC soap opera Doctors, a testament to his ability to create complex and compelling characters that resonate with audiences.

Bazely's impressive range as a narrator has been showcased through his work on a diverse array of audiobooks penned by the highly acclaimed Indian-born spiritual guru and author, Eknath Easwaran.

Career

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2023
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Citadel
Citadel as Rahi Gambhir
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2022
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2021
Cruella
Cruella as Police Commissioner
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Feel Good
Feel Good as Clocky
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Midsomer Murders
Midsomer Murders as Paul Matheson
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2020
Four Kids and It
Four Kids and It as Sgt. Gascoigne
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Quiz
Quiz as Lionel from Legal
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The Sister
The Sister as Graham Fox
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2019
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The Mallorca Files
The Mallorca Files as Hades Jaffar
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2017
Damascene
Damascene as Leric
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Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi
Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi as Hux's First Order Officer
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2016
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2015
Critical
Critical as Giles Dhillon
{"id":39231,"title":"Jadoo","year":"2013","character":"Kirit","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/jadoo","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_39231.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_39231.jpg"},"released":1}
2013
Jadoo
Jadoo as Kirit
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2011
Doctor Who
Doctor Who as Ven-Garr
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{"id":512,"title":"The IT Crowd","year":2008,"character":"Michael","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-it-crowd","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/4ps1uujqspn0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/4ps1uujqspn0.jpg"},"released":1}
2008
The IT Crowd
The IT Crowd as Michael
{"id":7909,"title":"Benidorm","year":2007,"character":"Troy","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/benidorm","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/5npuladsi7k0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/5npuladsi7k0.jpg"},"released":1}
2007
Benidorm
Benidorm as Troy
{"id":52560,"title":"3 Blind Mice","year":"2003","character":"2nd Exec (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/3-blind-mice","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_52560.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_52560.jpg"},"released":1}
2003
3 Blind Mice
3 Blind Mice as 2nd Exec (uncredited)