Paul Spurrier
Biography
Paul Spurrier, born 23 May 1967 in Suffolk, England, is a British former child actor who worked across stage, television and film before later becoming a screenwriter and film director. During his acting career he accumulated more than thirty roles. His television credits include appearances for the BBC in productions such as Anna Karenina and The Lost Boys, as well as an episode of Tales of the Unexpected for Anglia Television. In cinema he is noted for playing Emile, the son of Richard Harris’s character, in the feature film The Wild Geese. In 1982 he featured in the four‑part Australian‑German series Der schwarze Bumerang, portraying a fifteen‑year‑old boy navigating the Australian outback with Aboriginal Australians.
Career overview
Paul Spurrier was born on 23 May 1967 in Suffolk, England. He began his career as a child actor and worked across stage, television and film. By the time he left acting, he had accumulated more than thirty different roles, with twenty‑seven credits recorded in the TMDB database.
His television work included appearances for the BBC in productions such as Anna Karenina and The Lost Boys, as well as a role in Tales of the Unexpected for Anglia Television. In 1982 he featured in the four‑part Australian‑German series Der schwarze Bumerang, portraying a fifteen‑year‑old boy navigating the Australian outback with Aboriginal Australians. On the big screen he is noted for playing Emile, the son of Richard Harris’s character, in the feature film The Wild Geese.
After his acting period, Spurrier moved into screenwriting and film directing, continuing his involvement in the industry beyond his on‑screen performances.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
48 titles- Dream! (2025) Director
- Dream! (2025) Cinematography
- Dream! (2025) Songs
- Dream! (2025) Screenplay
- Maidaan (2024) as Australian football coach
- Influencer (2023) as Rupert
- Inhuman Kiss: The Last Breath (2023) as Dan
- The Maestro: A Symphony of Terror (2022) Director of Photography
- The Maestro: A Symphony of Terror (2022) Director
- The Maestro: A Symphony of Terror (2022) Editor
- Eullenia (2018) Director
- Eullenia (2018) Creator
- Eullenia (2018) Director
- Eullenia (2018) Writer
- The Forest (2016) Director
- The Forest (2016) Writer
- The Forest (2016) Producer
- The Forest (2016) Cinematography
- The Forest (2016) Editor
- The Forest (2016) Music
- Edge of the Empire (2010) Cinematography
- P (2005) as Customer
- P (2005) Screenplay
- P (2005) Director
- P (2005) Sound Editor
- P (2005) Story
- P (2005) Music
- P (2005) Editor
- Underground (1998) Writer
- Underground (1998) Director
- King of the Wind (1990) as King Louis XV
- The Labours of Erica (1989)
- Crossbow (1987)
- Hardwicke House (1987) as Spotty
- Max Headroom: 20 Minutes into the Future (1985) as Bryce Lynch
- Dramarama (1983) as Cosmo Dexter
- Judgement Day (1983) as Peter Rush
- Vice Versa (1981) as Richard 'Dick' Bultitude
- Dark Secret (1981) as Johnnie
- Tales of the Unexpected (1979) as David
- Tales of the Unexpected (1979) as Young William Perkins
- Lady Oscar (1979) as Louis Joseph
- The Wild Geese (1978) as Emile Janders
- Renoir, My Father (1978) as Jean Renoir, as a Boy
- BBC2 Play of the Week (1977) as Young Jean
- Anna Karenina (1977)
- Victorian Scandals (1976) as Young Henry
- Beloved (1976) as Prince as a Boy
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Paul Spurrier best known for?
Paul Spurrier is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Influencer (2023), P (2005), P (2005), P (2005).
When and where was Paul Spurrier born?
Paul Spurrier was born on May 23, 1967 in Suffolk, England, UK.
How many credits does Paul Spurrier have?
Paul Spurrier has accumulated over 48 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1976 to 2025.
What is Paul Spurrier's background in cinema and television?
Paul Spurrier, born 23 May 1967 in Suffolk, England, is a British former child actor who worked across stage, television and film before later becoming a screenwriter and film director. During his acting career he accumulated more than thirty roles. His television credits include appearances for the BBC in productions ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Dramarama (1983) as Cosmo Dexter — aged about 16
- BBC2 Play of the Week (1977) as Young Jean — aged about 10
- Anna Karenina (1977) — aged about 10
- Tales of the Unexpected (1979) as David — aged about 12
- Tales of the Unexpected (1979) as Young William Perkins — aged about 12
- The Wild Geese (1978) as Emile Janders — aged about 11
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