Paul Burrell
Biography
Subject: Paul Burrell (Acting).
Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile.
Constraints: Use ONLY provided facts. No inventions. No markdown, no headings, no bullet points, no preamble. Plain text. Neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Source Material:
[1] TMDB: Born June 6, 1958. Former servant of the British Royal Household and butler to Diana, Princess of Wales. Place of birth: Grassmoor, Derbyshire, England. Known for acting.
[2] IMDbPro: Actor. Known for Kidsongs: Good Night, Sleep Tight (1986).
[3] Wikipedia (German): Lost position after Princess Diana's death. Worked as fundraiser for Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fund. Accused of theft by Diana's relatives. Arrested by Scotland Yard in January 2001.
[4] TVmaze: Actor guide.
Name: Paul Burrell.
Birth Date: June 6, 1958.
Birthplace: Grassmoor, Derbyshire, England.
Former Roles: Servant of the British Royal Household, butler to Diana, Princess of Wales.
Post-Diana Roles: Fundraiser for the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fund.
Legal/Controversy: Accused of theft by Diana's relatives; arrested by Scotland Yard in January 2001.
Acting Credits: Known for Kidsongs: Good Night, Sleep Tight (1986).
Paul Burrell was born on June 6, 1958, in Grassmoor, Derbyshire, England. He is a former servant of the British Royal Household and served as the butler to Diana, Princess of Wales. Following the death of Princess Diana, Burrell lost his position and was employed as a fundraiser for the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fund. He was later accused of theft by relatives of Diana and was arrested by Scotland Yard in January 2001. In addition to his work with the Royal Household, Burrell is credited as an actor. He is known for the production Kidsongs: Good Night, Sleep Tight, released in 1
Career overview
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Goal: Write a 180-260 word career overview of Paul Burrell (Acting).
Constraints: Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided sources. No invention, no guessing. Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Length: 180-260 words.
Structure: 2-3 short paragraphs.
[1] TMDB: Paul Burrell RVM (born 6 June 1958). Known for acting. Known credits: 43. Gender: Male. Birthday: June 6, 1958. Place of birth: Grassmoor, Derbyshire, England.
[2] IMDbPro: Actor. Known for Kidsongs: Good Night, Sleep Tight (1986).
[3] Wikipedia (German): After Princess Diana's death, lost his position and became a fundraiser for the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fund. Later accused of theft by Diana's relatives and arrested by Scotland Yard in January 2001.
[4] TVmaze: Actor Guide for Paul Burrell.
Note on the prompt: The prompt asks for a career overview of "Paul Burrell (Acting)".
Fact Check:
Name: Paul Burrell.
Birth: June 6, 1958, in Grassmoor, Derbyshire, England.
Acting Credits: 43 known credits (TMDB).
Specific Work: Kidsongs: Good Night, Sleep Tight (1986).
Other career info (non-acting): Former servant of the British Royal Household, butler to Diana, Princess of Wales. Fundraiser for the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fund. Arrested in January 2001.
Drafting Paragraph 1 (Personal/Background):
Paul Burrell was born on June 6, 1958, in Grassmoor, Derbyshire, England. He is a former servant of the British Royal Household and served as the butler to Diana, Princess of Wales. Following the death of Princess Diana, Burrell lost his position and was employed as a fundraiser for the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fund. In January 2001, he was arrested by Scotland Yard after being accused of theft by relatives of Princess Diana.
Drafting Paragraph 2 (Acting Career):
In the field of acting, Burrell has 43 known credits. He is recognized for his work in Kidsongs: Good Night, Sleep Tight, which was released in 1986. His professional profile includes credits as an actor across various media platforms.
Word Count Check:
Para 1: ~75 words.
Para 2: ~40 words.
Total: ~115 words.
Problem: The prompt requires 180-260 words. I need to expand using only the provided facts.
Re-evaluating the sources for more detail:
Source 1: "Paul Burrell RVM", "Known For Acting", "Known Credits 43", "Birthday June 6, 1958", "Place of Birth Grassmoor, Derbyshire, England".
Source 2: "Paul Burrell. Actor: Kidsongs: Good Night, Sleep Tight. Paul Burrell is known for Kidsongs: Good Night, Sleep Tight (1986)."
Source 3: "Nach dem Tod Prinzessin Dianas verlor er seine Stelle und wurde als Fundraiser für die Diana-Gedenkstiftung Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fund angestellt. Später wurde er von Dianas Angehörigen des Diebstahls bezichtigt und im Januar 2001 von Scotland Yard verhaftet."
Source 4: "Actor Guide for Paul Burrell. Complete TV filmography..."
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
43 titles- I'm a Celebrity... South Africa (2023) as Self - Contestant
- Meghan & Kate: Women of Windsor (2023)
- Chic & Classic: Princess Diana (2022) as Self
- Diana: Almost a Fairytale (2022) as Self
- The Untold Truth: Dodi and Diana (2022) as Self
- Lady Di: Before Royalty (2022) as Self
- Fame Kills: Princess Diana (2022) as Self
- Princess Diana: Romance and Rivalry (2022) as Self
- Diana: Life in Fashion (2022) as Self
- Diana in Australia (2022) as Self
- Dressing Like Diana (2022) as Self
- Goodbye Lady Di (2022) as Self
- The Weakest Link (2021) as Self - Participant
- Becoming Princess Diana (2021) as Self
- Secrets of Diana's Last Royal Christmas: 1991 (2021) as Self
- Charles & Diana: 1983 (2021) as Self
- The Last Days of Princess Diana (2021) as Self
- Steph's Packed Lunch (2020) as Self
- The Diana Interview: Revenge of a Princess (2020) as Self
- Ant and Dec's 30 Greatest Moments (2020) as Self
- Diana: Her Last Summer (2020) as Self
- Meghan Markle: An American Princess (2018) as Self
- Diana: The People's Princess (2017) as Self
- William and Harry: Brothers in Arms (2017) as Self
- Princess Diana: The Quiet Revolution (2017) as Self
- Diana: The Royal Truth (2017) as Self
- Princess Diana: Behind Closed Doors (2016) as Self
- Diana: Conspiracy Theories (2016) as Self
- VOX Dokumentation (2015) as Self
- Through the Keyhole (2013) as Self
- Celebrity Big Brother's Bit on the Side (2011) as Self
- Celebrity Coach Trip (2010) as Self
- Harry Hill's TV Burp Gold 3 (2010) as Self (archive footage)
- American Princess (2005) as Self
- Australian Princess (2005) as Self - Panelist
- Celebrity Mastermind (2003) as Self - Contestant
- I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! (2002) as Self
- Johnny Vaughan Tonight (2002) as Self
- Celebrity Big Brother (2001) as Self
- Ready, Steady, Cook (1994) as Self - Contestant
- Countdown (1982)
- An Audience with... (1978) as Self
- Kongehusets troløse butler as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Paul Burrell best known for?
Paul Burrell is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Through the Keyhole (2013), Killers (2010), The Spanish Apartment (2002), Flipper (1963).
When and where was Paul Burrell born?
Paul Burrell was born on June 6, 1958 in Grassmoor, Derbyshire, England.
How many credits does Paul Burrell have?
Paul Burrell has accumulated over 43 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1978 to 2023.
What is Paul Burrell's background in cinema and television?
Subject: Paul Burrell (Acting). Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use ONLY provided facts. No inventions. No markdown, no headings, no bullet points, no preamble. Plain text. Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Source Material: [1] TMDB: Born June 6, 1958. Former servant of the British Royal Hou...
Paul Burrell by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Through the Keyhole (2013) as Self — aged about 55
- Countdown (1982) — aged about 24
- I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! (2002) as Self — aged about 44
- An Audience with... (1978) as Self — aged about 20
- Celebrity Big Brother (2001) as Self — aged about 43
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