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My Take
Considine is the kind of artist I gravitate toward: a genuine multi-hyphenate who never seems to be coasting. Actor, director, screenwriter, musician, photographer out of Burton upon Trent, he could easily spread himself thin, yet his work in gritty British independent films carries real weight and conviction. Winning BAFTA recognition both as an actor and a filmmaker tells you the talent is no accident. I love performers who quietly build their own worlds rather than chase the spotlight, and Considine feels like one of the unsung backbones of contemporary British cinema.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Paddy Considine
- Name (Japanese)
- パディ・コンシダイン
- Reading
- ぱでぃ・こんしだいん
- Born
- September 5, 1973 (age 52)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Ox
- Origin
- Burton upon Trent, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- actor / screenwriter / musician / photographer / film director
2. Background
- University
- University of Brighton
Awards & achievements
- 2008 BAFTA Award for Best Short Film
- 2011 British Independent Film Award for Best British Independent Film
- 2012 BAFTA Award for Best Newcomer
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Paddy Considine born?
Born September 5, 1973 (age 52).
Where is Paddy Considine from?
Paddy Considine is from Burton upon Trent, United Kingdom.
What does Paddy Considine do?
Paddy Considine works as actor, screenwriter, musician, photographer, film director.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
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.