Portrait of Paul Copley

Paul Copley

Bio: Paul is a long established and much respected British actor and voiceover artist. Born in Denby Dale, West Riding of Yorkshire, on 25th November 1944 he grew up beside a dairy farm
Born: Sat, Nov 25 1944
Birthplace: Denby Dale, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Paul Copley is 80 years old
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Poster of Downton Abbey 3
Downton Abbey 3
Paul Copley will be 80 in Downton Abbey 3 as 'Albert Mason'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 10 2025
Poster of Ticker
Ticker
Paul Copley was 78 in Ticker as 'Howard'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 11 2023
Poster of Downton Abbey: A New Era
Downton Abbey: A New Era
Paul Copley was 77 in Downton Abbey: A New Era as 'Mason'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 27 2022
Poster of The Infectious Imagination of Henry Bramble
The Infectious Imagination of Henry Bramble
Paul Copley was 76 in The Infectious Imagination of Henry Bramble as 'Great Uncle Geoffrey'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 07 2021
Poster of Enola Holmes
Enola Holmes
Paul Copley was 75 in Enola Holmes as 'Station Master'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 23 2020
Poster of Ropeless
Ropeless
Paul Copley was 75 in Ropeless as 'Larry Windsor'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 22 2020
Poster of Reg
Reg
Paul Copley was 71 in Reg
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 06 2016
Poster of The Nest Egg
The Nest Egg
Paul Copley was 71 in The Nest Egg
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 2016
Poster of The Sound of Music Live!
The Sound of Music Live!
Paul Copley was 71 in The Sound of Music Live! as 'Franz'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 20 2015
Poster of First Encounter: King Lear
First Encounter: King Lear
Paul Copley was 67 in First Encounter: King Lear as 'King Lear'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 01 2012
Poster of The Shadow in the North
The Shadow in the North
Paul Copley was 62 in The Shadow in the North as 'Paton'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 15 2007
Poster of Marian, Again
Marian, Again
Paul Copley was 60 in Marian, Again as 'Phillip Walsh'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 05 2005
Poster of The Key
The Key
Paul Copley was 58 in The Key
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 16 2003
Poster of Hornblower: Duty
Hornblower: Duty
Paul Copley was 58 in Hornblower: Duty as 'Matthews'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 06 2003
Poster of Hornblower: Loyalty
Hornblower: Loyalty
Paul Copley was 58 in Hornblower: Loyalty as 'Matthews'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 05 2003
Poster of The Many Lives of Albert Walker
The Many Lives of Albert Walker
Paul Copley was 57 in The Many Lives of Albert Walker as 'Danny Peck'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 24 2002
Poster of Hornblower: Retribution
Hornblower: Retribution
Paul Copley was 56 in Hornblower: Retribution as 'Matthews'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 15 2001
Poster of Hornblower: Mutiny
Hornblower: Mutiny
Paul Copley was 56 in Hornblower: Mutiny as 'Mathews'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 08 2001
Poster of Blow Dry
Blow Dry
Paul Copley was 56 in Blow Dry as 'Ken'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 01 2001
Poster of Hornblower: The Frogs and the Lobsters
Hornblower: The Frogs and the Lobsters
Paul Copley was 54 in Hornblower: The Frogs and the Lobsters as 'Mathews'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 02 1999
Poster of Hornblower: The Duchess and the Devil
Hornblower: The Duchess and the Devil
Paul Copley was 54 in Hornblower: The Duchess and the Devil as 'Matthews'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 24 1999
Poster of Hornblower: The Examination for Lieutenant
Hornblower: The Examination for Lieutenant
Paul Copley was 53 in Hornblower: The Examination for Lieutenant as 'Mathews'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 18 1998
Poster of Hornblower: The Even Chance
Hornblower: The Even Chance
Paul Copley was 53 in Hornblower: The Even Chance as 'Matthews'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 07 1998
Poster of Written in Blood
Written in Blood
Paul Copley was 53 in Written in Blood as 'Brian Chappel'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 02 1998
Poster of Jude
Jude
Paul Copley was 51 in Jude as 'Mr. Willis'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 06 1996
Poster of A Pinch of Snuff
A Pinch of Snuff
Paul Copley was 49 in A Pinch of Snuff as 'Charlie Heppelwhite'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 09 1994
Poster of The Remains of the Day
The Remains of the Day
Paul Copley was 48 in The Remains of the Day as 'Harry Smith'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 05 1993
Poster of How's Business
How's Business
Paul Copley was 46 in How's Business as 'Jack'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 12 1991
Poster of Testimony of a Child
Testimony of a Child
Paul Copley was 44 in Testimony of a Child as 'Gerry'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 05 1989
Poster of Theban Plays: Oedipus at Colonus
Theban Plays: Oedipus at Colonus
Paul Copley was 41 in Theban Plays: Oedipus at Colonus as 'Local Man'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 17 1986
Poster of Silas Marner
Silas Marner
Paul Copley was 41 in Silas Marner as 'William Dane'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 30 1985
Poster of Which Side Are You On?
Which Side Are You On?
Paul Copley was 40 in Which Side Are You On? as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 08 1985
Poster of Bird Fancier
Bird Fancier
Paul Copley was 40 in Bird Fancier as 'Roy Pearson'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 15 1985
Poster of Doll’s Eye
Doll’s Eye
Paul Copley was 38 in Doll’s Eye as 'Social Worker'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 23 1983
Poster of Ends and Means
Ends and Means
Paul Copley was 38 in Ends and Means
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1983
Poster of Ghost in the Water
Ghost in the Water
Paul Copley was 38 in Ghost in the Water as 'Mr. Reed'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 31 1982
Poster of P.Q. 17
P.Q. 17
Paul Copley was 37 in P.Q. 17 as 'PO Jordan'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 15 1981
Poster of A Room for the Winter
A Room for the Winter
Paul Copley was 36 in A Room for the Winter as 'Robert'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 03 1981
Poster of A Brush with Mr. Porter on the Road to El Dorado
A Brush with Mr. Porter on the Road to El Dorado
Paul Copley was 36 in A Brush with Mr. Porter on the Road to El Dorado as 'Tom'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 20 1981
Poster of Happy
Happy
Paul Copley was 35 in Happy as 'Vernon'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 25 1980
Poster of Death of a Princess
Death of a Princess
Paul Copley was 35 in Death of a Princess as 'Steve Jackson'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 09 1980
Poster of Cries from a Watchtower
Cries from a Watchtower
Paul Copley was 34 in Cries from a Watchtower as 'Andy'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 18 1979
Poster of Black Jack
Black Jack
Paul Copley was 34 in Black Jack as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 09 1979
Poster of Zulu Dawn
Zulu Dawn
Paul Copley was 34 in Zulu Dawn as 'Cpl. Storey'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 14 1979
Poster of On a Paving Stone Mounted
On a Paving Stone Mounted
Paul Copley was 34 in On a Paving Stone Mounted
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 12 1978
Poster of Travellers
Travellers
Paul Copley was 33 in Travellers as 'Young William/Middle William/Sales Rep'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 09 1978
Poster of Mucking Out
Mucking Out
Paul Copley was 33 in Mucking Out as 'Brian Wilson'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 06 1978
Poster of The Turkey Who Lives on the Hill
The Turkey Who Lives on the Hill
Paul Copley was 33 in The Turkey Who Lives on the Hill as 'Bill'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 15 1978
Poster of Destiny
Destiny
Paul Copley was 33 in Destiny as 'Paul McShane'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 31 1978
Poster of Some Enchanted Evening
Some Enchanted Evening
Paul Copley was 33 in Some Enchanted Evening as 'Peter'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 05 1978
Poster of A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol
Paul Copley was 33 in A Christmas Carol as 'Fred (Scrooge's Nephew)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 24 1977
Poster of A Bridge Too Far
A Bridge Too Far
Paul Copley was 32 in A Bridge Too Far as 'Pvt. Wicks'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 15 1977
Poster of Arnhem: The Story of an Escape
Arnhem: The Story of an Escape
Paul Copley was 31 in Arnhem: The Story of an Escape as 'Finnegan'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 17 1976
Poster of Alfie Darling
Alfie Darling
Paul Copley was 30 in Alfie Darling as 'Bakey'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 17 1975
Poster of Diane
Diane
Paul Copley was 30 in Diane as 'Jim'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 09 1975
Poster of Father Dear Father
Father Dear Father
Paul Copley was 28 in Father Dear Father as 'Dumbo'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 25 1973
Poster of Speech Day
Speech Day
Paul Copley was 28 in Speech Day as 'Woodwork Master'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 26 1973
Poster of Dangerous Journey
Dangerous Journey
Paul Copley will be 80+ in Dangerous Journey as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of DI Ray
DI Ray
Paul Copley was 77+ in DI Ray as 'Terry'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, May 02 2022
Poster of On the Edge
On the Edge
Paul Copley was 73+ in On the Edge as 'Ray'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Aug 14 2018
Poster of Broken
Broken
Paul Copley was 72+ in Broken as 'Joe Kerrigan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, May 30 2017
Poster of The Coroner
The Coroner
Paul Copley was 70+ in The Coroner as 'John Roxwell'.
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Mon, Nov 16 2015
Poster of Code of a Killer
Code of a Killer
Paul Copley was 70+ in Code of a Killer as 'Sidney Jeffreys'.
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Mon, Apr 06 2015
Poster of Inside No. 9
Inside No. 9
Paul Copley was 69+ in Inside No. 9 as 'Ernie'.
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Wed, Feb 05 2014
Poster of Father Brown
Father Brown
Paul Copley was 68+ in Father Brown as 'Mr Feste'.
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Mon, Jan 14 2013
Poster of Carved with Love: The Genius of British Woodwork
Carved with Love: The Genius of British Woodwork
Paul Copley was 68+ in Carved with Love: The Genius of British Woodwork as 'Narrator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 10 2013
Poster of Last Tango in Halifax
Last Tango in Halifax
Paul Copley was 67+ in Last Tango in Halifax as ', Harry'.
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Tue, Nov 20 2012
Poster of White Heat
White Heat
Paul Copley was 67+ in White Heat as 'Alan (present day)'.
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Thu, Mar 08 2012
Poster of Call the Midwife
Call the Midwife
Paul Copley was 67+ in Call the Midwife as 'Tommy Smith'.
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Sun, Jan 15 2012
Poster of Vera
Vera
Paul Copley was 66+ in Vera as 'Malcolm Kenrich'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 01 2011
Poster of Downton Abbey
Downton Abbey
Paul Copley was 65+ in Downton Abbey as 'Mr. Mason'.
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Sun, Sep 26 2010
Poster of Moving On
Moving On
Paul Copley was 64+ in Moving On as 'Ronnie'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, May 18 2009
Poster of Survivors
Survivors
Paul Copley was 63+ in Survivors as 'Ted'.
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Sun, Nov 23 2008
Poster of Inspector George Gently
Inspector George Gently
Paul Copley was 63+ in Inspector George Gently
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 08 2008
Poster of Kingdom
Kingdom
Paul Copley was 62+ in Kingdom as 'Vincent Straker'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 22 2007
Poster of Torchwood
Torchwood
Paul Copley was 61+ in Torchwood as 'Clement McDonald'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 22 2006
Poster of The Street
The Street
Paul Copley was 61+ in The Street
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Thu, Apr 13 2006
Poster of Johnny and the Bomb
Johnny and the Bomb
Paul Copley was 61+ in Johnny and the Bomb as 'Sgt. Bourke'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 15 2006
Poster of Life on Mars
Life on Mars
Paul Copley was 61+ in Life on Mars as 'Reg Cole'.
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Mon, Jan 09 2006
Poster of Dead Man Weds
Dead Man Weds
Paul Copley was 60+ in Dead Man Weds as 'Blind Man'.
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Wed, Jan 05 2005
Poster of No Angels
No Angels
Paul Copley was 59+ in No Angels
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Tue, Mar 02 2004
Poster of New Tricks
New Tricks
Paul Copley was 59+ in New Tricks
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Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of How Clean Is Your House?
How Clean Is Your House?
Paul Copley was 58+ in How Clean Is Your House? as ', Self - Narrator (voice)'.
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Wed, May 21 2003
Poster of Burn It
Burn It
Paul Copley was 58+ in Burn It as 'Terry Grimshaw'.
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Sat, Feb 08 2003
Poster of The Royal
The Royal
Paul Copley was 58+ in The Royal as 'Nesbitt'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 19 2003
Poster of Nice Guy Eddie
Nice Guy Eddie
Paul Copley was 57+ in Nice Guy Eddie
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Sun, Jun 16 2002
Poster of Waking the Dead
Waking the Dead
Paul Copley was 56+ in Waking the Dead as ', Clifford Day'.
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Mon, Jun 18 2001
Poster of Messiah
Messiah
Paul Copley was 56+ in Messiah as 'Ian Fleet'.
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Sat, May 26 2001
Poster of Clocking Off
Clocking Off
Paul Copley was 55+ in Clocking Off
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Sun, Jan 23 2000
Poster of Queer as Folk
Queer as Folk
Paul Copley was 54+ in Queer as Folk as 'Roy Maloney'.
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Tue, Feb 23 1999
Poster of The Worst Witch
The Worst Witch
Paul Copley was 53+ in The Worst Witch as 'Algernon Rowan-Webb, Algernon Rowan Webb'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 22 1998
Poster of Hornblower
Hornblower
Paul Copley was 53+ in Hornblower as 'Matthews'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 07 1998
Poster of The Lakes
The Lakes
Paul Copley was 52+ in The Lakes as 'Peter Quinlan'.
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Sun, Sep 14 1997
Poster of Midsomer Murders
Midsomer Murders
Paul Copley was 52+ in Midsomer Murders as 'Frank Dewar'.
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Sun, Mar 23 1997
Poster of This Life
This Life
Paul Copley was 51+ in This Life as 'Jerry Cook'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 18 1996
Poster of Dalziel & Pascoe
Dalziel & Pascoe
Paul Copley was 51+ in Dalziel & Pascoe
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Sat, Mar 16 1996
Poster of Silent Witness
Silent Witness
Paul Copley was 51+ in Silent Witness
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Feb 21 1996
Poster of Roughnecks
Roughnecks
Paul Copley was 49+ in Roughnecks as 'Ian'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 16 1994
Poster of Cracker
Cracker
Paul Copley was 48+ in Cracker as 'Pathologist'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 27 1993
Poster of Harry
Harry
Paul Copley was 48+ in Harry as 'Thomas Thomas'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 18 1993
Poster of Peak Practice
Peak Practice
Paul Copley was 48+ in Peak Practice as 'Tim Shardlow, DS Patrick Hopkins'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, May 10 1993
Poster of Heartbeat
Heartbeat
Paul Copley was 47+ in Heartbeat as 'Dick Radcliffe, Herbie Lloyd, Malcolm Stainsby'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 10 1992
Poster of Stay Lucky
Stay Lucky
Paul Copley was 45+ in Stay Lucky
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Fri, Dec 08 1989
Poster of The Paradise Club
The Paradise Club
Paul Copley was 44+ in The Paradise Club as 'Mousey Pavitt'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 19 1989
Poster of Young Charlie Chaplin
Young Charlie Chaplin
Paul Copley was 44+ in Young Charlie Chaplin as 'Chimnery Sweep'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 25 1989
Poster of Casualty
Casualty
Paul Copley was 41+ in Casualty as 'Frederick Chambers, Mick McCarthur, Arthur'.
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Sat, Sep 06 1986
Poster of The Bright Side
The Bright Side
Paul Copley was 40+ in The Bright Side
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Thu, May 09 1985
Poster of The Bill
The Bill
Paul Copley was 39+ in The Bill
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Tue, Oct 16 1984
Poster of Tenko
Tenko
Paul Copley was 36+ in Tenko as 'POW'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 22 1981
Poster of Minder
Minder
Paul Copley was 34+ in Minder as 'Palmer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 29 1979
Poster of Treasure Island
Treasure Island
Paul Copley was 32+ in Treasure Island
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 16 1977
Poster of Secret Army
Secret Army
Paul Copley was 32+ in Secret Army as 'Eric Finch'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 07 1977
Poster of Days of Hope
Days of Hope
Paul Copley was 30+ in Days of Hope as 'Ben Matthews'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 11 1975
Poster of Play for Today
Play for Today
Paul Copley was 25+ in Play for Today as ', Andy'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 15 1970
Poster of BBC Play of the Month
BBC Play of the Month
Paul Copley was 20+ in BBC Play of the Month
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 19 1965