Paul Freeman
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- January 18, 1943 in Barnet, London, England, UK
- Active Years
- 1965–2026 (62 Years)
- Total Credits
- 128 credits in database
Biography
Paul Freeman is a male actor born on January 18, 1943, in Barnet, London, England, UK. He is known for his work in the film industry, with 127 known credits. Freeman's acting career includes notable roles in various movies and TV shows. He has appeared in films such as Raiders of the Lost Ark and The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles, as well as in the 2007 comedy Hot Fuzz, directed by Edgar Wright. Freeman also portrayed Ivan Ooze in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie. He is a British actor with a long-standing career in the entertainment industry, with a Content Score of 100.
Career overview
Paul Freeman is an actor with a diverse filmography. He is known for his work in various genres, including action and comedy. Freeman's acting credits span multiple decades, with a total of 127 known credits.
Freeman's notable roles include his portrayal of René Emile Belloq in a well-known film, as well as his appearance in a 2007 comedy directed by Edgar Wright. He also played the role of Ivan Ooze in a film adaptation of a popular television series. Additionally, Freeman appeared in a television series that is part of a larger franchise, where he portrayed a character named Frederick Selous.
Freeman's acting career has been marked by his versatility and range. With a career spanning multiple decades, he has established himself as a talented and accomplished actor.
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Full Filmography
128 titles- Gorky Resort (2026) as Driver
- The Thursday Murder Club (2025) as John
- The Unofficial Science of Indiana Jones (2024) as Self
- Whispers of Freedom (2024) as Erich Honecker
- Paris Christmas Waltz (2023) as Henry
- The Man Who Fell to Earth (2022) as Gregory Papel
- The Man from Rome (2022) as Father Ferro
- Viking Destiny (2018) as Tarburn
- Absentia (2017) as Warren Byrne
- Tokyo Trial (2017) as William D. Patrick
- Tokyo Trial (2016) as William. D. Patrick
- The Gatehouse (2016) as Evelyn Eldritch
- High Strung (2016) as Kramrovsky
- The First Line (2014) as Callum
- Bad Day at the Office (2014) as Narrator
- Da Vinci's Demons (2013) as The Architect
- The Bible (2013)
- Getaway (2013) as The Man
- Lucan (2013) as John Pearson
- Lucan (2013) as John Pearson
- The Hollow Crown (2012) as Thomas Erpingham
- A Fantastic Fear of Everything (2012) as Dr. Friedkin
- Hard Boiled Sweets (2012) as 'Shrewd' Eddie
- Centurion (2010) as Governor Julius Agricola
- The Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler (2009) as Monsignor Godlewski
- Spanish Flu: The Forgotten Fallen (2009) as Sir Arthur Newsholme
- Lark Rise to Candleford (2008)
- Hot Fuzz (2007) as Rev. Philip Shooter
- The Whistleblowers (2007)
- Conclusive: We Made Hot Fuzz (2007) as Self
- New Street Law (2006) as Laurence Scammel QC
- The Feast of the Goat (2006) as Agustín Cabral
- Number 13 (2006) as Mr. Harrington, Cathedral Archivist
- When I'm Sixty-Four (2004) as Ray
- George and the Dragon (2004) as Sir Robert
- Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius (2004) as Angus
- Indiana Jones: Making the Trilogy (2003) as self
- Mrs Caldicot's Cabbage War (2003) as Jenkins
- Spooks (2002) as Levi Cohen
- Hacker (2002) as Prezes
- And Now... Ladies and Gentlemen... (2002) as le client anglais
- Fields of Gold (2002) as Sir James Ferneyhough
- Waking the Dead (2001) as Dr. Charles Hoyle
- Morlang (2001) as Julius Morlang
- Monarch of the Glen (2000) as Andrew Booth
- The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Passion for Life (2000) as Selous
- The Devil's Arithmetic (1999) as Rabbi
- The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Phantom Train of Doom (1999) as Frederick Selous
- The Dark Room (1999) as Adam Kingsley
- The Dark Room (1999) as Adam Kingsley
- Only Love (1998) as Dallesandro
- Midsomer Murders (1997) as Sir John Waverley
- Double Team (1997) as Goldsmythe
- Samson and Delilah (1996) as Manoach
- Circles of Deceit: Sleeping Dogs (1996) as Armitage
- Squillo (1996) as Marco
- Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie (1995) as Ivan Ooze
- The Horseman on the Roof (1995) as Laurent de Théus
- The Final Cut (1995) as Tom Makepeace
- Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie - Secrets Revealed (1995) as Self
- ER (1994) as Charles Corday
- Viper (1994) as Dr. Samuels
- Lie Down with Lions (1994) as Dubois
- Grushko (1994) as Bosenko
- Pretty Princess (1993) as conte Otto von Dix
- Full Stretch (1993)
- Between the Lines (1992)
- Iron Eagle III (1992) as Kleiss
- A Dangerous Man: Lawrence After Arabia (1992) as Dumont
- Double Edge (1992) as Ferese
- Just Like a Woman (1992) as Miles Millichamp
- In Suspicious Circumstances (1991) as Sir Patrick Hastings
- Under Cover (1991) as Col. Kalganin
- Eminent Domain (1991) as Ben
- May Wine (1990) as Tom
- Perry Mason: The Case of the Desperate Deception (1990) as Carl Meyerhoff
- The Last Island (1990) as Sean
- Agatha Christie's Poirot (1989) as Col. Carbury
- Twist of Fate (1989) as SS-Oberführer Mittendorf
- Murderers Among Us: The Simon Wiesenthal Story (1989) as Josef
- Magic Moments (1989) as Brian Swann
- Without a Clue (1988) as Prof. James Moriarty
- Prisoner of Rio (1988) as Ronald Biggs
- A World Apart (1988) as Kruger
- The Ruth Rendell Mysteries (1987) as Julius Sorensen
- Yesterday's Dreams (1987) as Martin
- A Hobo's Christmas (1987) Producer
- Worlds Beyond (1986) as Richard Wentworth
- Shanghai Surprise (1986) as Walter Faraday
- Sins (1986) as Mueller
- A.D. (1985) as Cornelius
- Mitch (1984) as Harry Warren
- Sakharov (1984) as Pavel Leontiev
- Flight to Berlin (1984) as Nicholas
- Enemies of the State (1983) as Július Tomin
- Love Lies (1983) as Nick
- Cagney & Lacey (1982)
- Gavilan (1982) as Mr. Snow
- Who Dares Wins (1982) as Sir Richard
- Q.E.D. (1982) as Professor Vincent Rep
- The Sender (1982) as Dr Joseph Denman
- An Unsuitable Job for a Woman (1982) as James Callendar
- The Workshop (1982) as Max
- Willie's Last Stand (1982) as Willie
- Falcon Crest (1981) as Gustav Riebmann
- Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) as Dr. René Belloq
- Winston Churchill: The Wilderness Years (1981)
- No Visible Scar (1981) as Doctor
- The Long Good Friday (1980) as Colin
- The Dogs of War (1980) as Derek
- A Walk in the Forest (1980) as Alexander Kutsov
- Death of a Princess (1980) as Christopher Ryder
- Scorpion Tales (1978) as Oliver Benthall
- Life of Shakespeare (1978) as Dick Burbage
- Will Shakespeare (1978) as Dick Burbage
- The XYY Man (1976) as Ray Lynch
- Whose Child Am I? (1976) as Paul Martin
- The Sweeney (1975)
- The Sweeney (1975) as Detective
- Playhouse (1974) as Max
- Crown Court (1972)
- The Protectors (1972) as Mechanic
- Van der Valk (1972) as Michael Tromp
- Jason King (1971)
- A Ghost Story for Christmas (1971) as Mr. Harrington
- Play for Today (1970) as Willie
- ITV Saturday Night Theatre (1969) as Keith
- BBC Play of the Month (1965) as Kravchenko
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Paul Freeman best known for?
Paul Freeman is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Thursday Murder Club (2025), Paris Christmas Waltz (2023), Decalogue III (1989), The Man from Rome (2022).
When and where was Paul Freeman born?
Paul Freeman was born on January 18, 1943 in Barnet, London, England, UK.
How many credits does Paul Freeman have?
Paul Freeman has accumulated over 128 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1965 to 2026.
What is Paul Freeman's background in cinema and television?
Paul Freeman is a male actor born on January 18, 1943, in Barnet, London, England, UK. He is known for his work in the film industry, with 127 known credits. Freeman's acting career includes notable roles in various movies and TV shows. He has appeared in films such as Raiders of the Lost Ark and The Young Indiana Jone...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Will Shakespeare (1978) as Dick Burbage — aged about 35
- Lark Rise to Candleford (2008) — aged about 65
- Agatha Christie's Poirot (1989) as Col. Carbury — aged about 46
- The Sweeney (1975) — aged about 32
- The Sweeney (1975) as Detective — aged about 32
- Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) as Dr. René Belloq — aged about 38
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