Paddy Considine

ABOUT PADDY CONSIDINE

Born Patrick George Considine, he became an actor, screenwriter, and musician and played major roles in 24 Hour Party People and In America. In 2007, he directed the award-winning short film, Dog Altogether. He is well known for playing King Viserys in the HBO hit series House of the Dragon .

He earned a B.A. in Photography from the University of Brighton and proceeded to produce and star in short films.

He won the Best British Actor Award at the 2005 Empire Awards for his work in Dead Man's Shoes. He has amassed more than 45 on-screen acting credits throughout his ongoing career.

He married Shelley Considine and they have a son named Joseph.

He was introduced to many American film-goers in the film In America, which starred Samantha Morton .