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Public records list Bill Paterson as a stage actor, film actor and television actor. Bill Paterson was born in Glasgow, United Kingdom on June 3, 1945. The age as of 2026 is 81.
My Take
Bill Paterson is a craftsman I deeply admire. Born in Glasgow in 1945, he has spent decades quietly excelling across stage, film, television, radio drama, and documentary narration, the sort of dependable presence who anchors a production rather than chasing the spotlight. Roles in Comfort and Joy and The Witches show his range, but it is his longevity and that distinctive Scottish voice that impress me most. I have enormous respect for actors who stay relevant for half a century without grandstanding. Paterson is the consummate character actor, the kind whose steady artistry holds a scene together with effortless authority.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Bill Paterson
- Name (Japanese)
- ビル・パターソン
- Reading
- びる・ぱたーそん
- Born
- June 3, 1945 (age 81)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Rooster
- Origin
- Glasgow, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- stage actor / film actor / television actor / actor
2. Links
- Official sitehttp://www.billpaterson.co.uk/
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill%20Paterson%20(actor)
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q862358
3. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Bill Paterson born?
Born June 3, 1945 (age 81).
Where is Bill Paterson from?
Bill Paterson is from Glasgow, United Kingdom.
What does Bill Paterson do?
Bill Paterson works as stage actor, film actor, television actor, actor.
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