Paul Williamson

Paul Williamson

96 · Born: Jan 1, 1929

Personal Details

BornJan 1, 1929 Hampstead, North London, England, UK

Biography

Paul Williamson, a celebrated and accomplished thespian, was born in the picturesque and historic town of Hampstead, North London, England, United Kingdom, in the year 1929, a significant event that marked the beginning of a remarkable life and career in the world of cinema.

Throughout his illustrious acting career, Williamson has left an indelible mark on the world of film, with a diverse range of notable performances in numerous cinematic productions. Some of his most notable and critically acclaimed roles include his portrayal of a character in the 1996 film "Emma", a classic romantic drama directed by Douglas McGrath.

Additionally, Williamson's impressive acting repertoire also includes his performance in the 1967 film "The Golden Age", a British drama film directed by Ken Annakin, and his role in the 1986 film "The Return of Sherlock Holmes", a British television film based on the iconic literary character created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

These remarkable performances, among many others, have solidified Williamson's position as a highly respected and accomplished actor in the world of cinema, with a career spanning many decades and numerous iconic film and television productions.

Paul has had the immense privilege of sharing his life's journey with his devoted and cherished spouse, Clare Welsh, for a remarkable period of over five decades, specifically since 1966. Throughout this time, the couple has nurtured a bond that is characterized by an abundance of love, warm laughter, and a profound comprehension of one another's thoughts, emotions, and desires.

Career

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2007
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2001
{"id":35731,"title":"Shooting Fish","year":"1997","character":"Weighing in Official","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/shooting-fish","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_35731.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_35731.jpg"},"released":1}
1997
Shooting Fish
Shooting Fish as Weighing in Official
{"id":6443,"title":"Emma","year":"1996","character":"Footman","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/emma","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7f4b63ojlpv0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7f4b63ojlpv0.jpg"},"released":1}
1996
Emma
Emma as Footman
{"id":158222,"title":"Blood on the Dole","year":"1994","character":"Hill Walker Man","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/blood-on-the-dole","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_158222.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_158222.jpg"},"released":1}
1994
Blood on the Dole
Blood on the Dole as Hill Walker Man
{"id":9779,"title":"Keeping Up Appearances","year":1993,"character":"C.P. Benedict","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/keeping-up-appearances","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_9779.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_9779.jpg"},"released":1}
1993
Keeping Up Appearances
Keeping Up Appearances as C.P. Benedict
{"id":160906,"title":"The Woman He Loved","year":"1988","character":"Inspector Evans","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-woman-he-loved","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_160906.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_160906.jpg"},"released":1}
1988
The Woman He Loved
The Woman He Loved as Inspector Evans
{"id":10055,"title":"The Accidental Tourist","year":"1988","character":"London Hotel Manager","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-accidental-tourist","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_10055.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_10055.jpg"},"released":1}
The Accidental Tourist
The Accidental Tourist as London Hotel Manager
{"id":160994,"title":"Brimstone and Treacle","year":"1987","character":"Businessman","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/brimstone-and-treacle","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_160994.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_160994.jpg"},"released":1}
1987
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{"id":9962,"title":"The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes","year":1986,"character":"Inspector Hopkins","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-adventures-of-sherlock-holmes","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_9962.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_9962.jpg"},"released":1}
1986
{"id":162329,"title":"On the Third Day","year":"1983","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/on-the-third-day","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_162329.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_162329.jpg"},"released":1}
1983
{"id":103831219,"title":"Reilly: Ace of Spies","year":1983,"character":"Ericson","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/reilly-ace-of-spies","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103831219.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103831219.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":162929,"title":"The Island of Adventure","year":"1981","character":"M.I.5 Boss","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-island-of-adventure","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_162929.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_162929.jpg"},"released":1}
1981
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Venom
Venom as Det. Sergeant Glazer
{"id":10376,"title":"Public Eye","year":1975,"character":"Counsel","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/public-eye","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10376.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10376.jpg"},"released":1}
1975
Public Eye
Public Eye as Counsel
{"id":64725,"title":"Man at the Top","year":"1973","character":"Tarrant","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/man-at-the-top","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_64725.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_64725.jpg"},"released":1}
1973
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Play for Today
Play for Today as Inspector
{"id":165304,"title":"Running Scared","year":"1972","character":"John","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/running-scared-1972","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_165304.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_165304.jpg"},"released":1}
1972
{"id":10288,"title":"The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes","year":1971,"character":"Capt. Harris R.N.","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-rivals-of-sherlock-holmes","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10288.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10288.jpg"},"released":1}
1971
{"id":87916,"title":"Return to Sender","year":"1963","character":"Tony Shaw","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/return-to-sender-1963","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_87916.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_87916.jpg"},"released":1}
1963
Return to Sender
Return to Sender as Tony Shaw
{"id":8711,"title":"The Adventures of Sir Lancelot","year":1956,"character":"Knight","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-adventures-of-sir-lancelot","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8711.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8711.jpg"},"released":1}
1956