Paul Anderson
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- February 12, 1978 in London, England, UK
- Active Years
- 1948–2026 (79 Years)
- Total Credits
- 34 credits in database
Biography
Paul Anderson is an English actor born in London, England, United Kingdom, on February 12, 1978. Before beginning his acting career in the late 2000s, he worked as a ticket scalper and later attended Webber Douglas drama school. Following his training, he secured roles in theatre and appeared in films including The Firm, Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows, and Passion. He is recognized for his breakout role as Arthur Shelby in the British television series Peaky Blinders. According to available records, Anderson has accumulated thirty-three known acting credits throughout his career in film and television.
Career overview
Paul Anderson is an English actor born on February 12, 1978, in London, England, United Kingdom. He began his acting career in the late 2000s after previously working as a ticket scalper. To pursue his acting career, he decided to attend the Webber Douglas drama school, which subsequently led to him landing roles in theatre and in films.
His film credits include appearances in The Firm, Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows, and Passion. Across his career, he has accumulated thirty-three known acting credits in movies and television shows.
Anderson is best known for his breakout role as Arthur Shelby in the British television series Peaky Blinders.
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Full Filmography
34 titles- The Gray House (2026) as Stokely Reeves
- Lift (2024) as Donal
- Nightmare Alley (2021) as Geek #1
- Tijuana Bible (2020) as Nick
- Feedback (2019) as Andrew Wilde
- Robin Hood (2018) as Guy of Gisbourne
- Hostiles (2017) as Corporal Tommy Thomas
- 24 Hours to Live (2017) as Jim Morrow
- Brimstone (2016) as Frank
- The Revenant (2015) as Anderson
- Legend (2015) as Albert Donoghue
- In the Heart of the Sea (2015) as Thomas Chappel
- '71 (2014) as Sergeant Leslie Lewis
- Electricity (2014) as Barry O'Connor
- Peaky Blinders (2013) as Arthur Shelby
- The Great Train Robbery (2013) as Gordon Goody
- Still Life (2013) as Homeless Man
- Passion (2013) as Dirk Harriman
- The Sweeney (2012) as Francis Allen
- Piggy (2012) as Piggy
- Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011) as Colonel Sebastian Moran
- A Lonely Place to Die (2011) as Chris
- The Firm (2009) as Bex
- Ashes to Ashes (2008) as PC Murder Suspect
- Frankie Howerd: Rather You Than Me (2008) as Roger
- Lewis (2007) as Frank Sporetti
- Lewis (2007) as Alastair Darlow
- Top Gear (2002) as Self
- Midsomer Murders (1997) as Graham Spate
- White Trash At Heart (1992) as David's mouth/Bar Patron
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self
- The Debt Inherited as Terry
- The Prince
- Fortitude
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Paul Anderson best known for?
Paul Anderson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Lift (2024), Nightmare Alley (2021), Feedback (2019), Robin Hood (2018).
When and where was Paul Anderson born?
Paul Anderson was born on February 12, 1978 in London, England, UK.
How many credits does Paul Anderson have?
Paul Anderson has accumulated over 34 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1948 to 2026.
What is Paul Anderson's background in cinema and television?
Paul Anderson is an English actor born in London, England, United Kingdom, on February 12, 1978. Before beginning his acting career in the late 2000s, he worked as a ticket scalper and later attended Webber Douglas drama school. Following his training, he secured roles in theatre and appeared in films including The Fir...
Paul Anderson by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Peaky Blinders (2013) as Arthur Shelby — aged about 35
- Ashes to Ashes (2008) as PC Murder Suspect — aged about 30
- Lewis (2007) as Frank Sporetti — aged about 29
- Lewis (2007) as Alastair Darlow — aged about 29
- Top Gear (2002) as Self — aged about 24
- The Revenant (2015) as Anderson — aged about 37
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