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BIO

Paul Ritter was an English actor. He was best known for his roles in films including Son of Rambow, Quantum of Solace, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, and The Eagle. He appeared in television programs including Friday Night Dinner, Vera, The Hollow Crown, The Last Kingdom, Chernobyl, and Belgravia.

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STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
Old Vic London Revival Production, 2016
Marc [Replacement]

[West End]
2013
John Mayor

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2009
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[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2009
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[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2009
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[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2009
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Awards and Nominations


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Ensemble Performances

Paul Ritter, The Norman Conquests

Olivier Awards - 2009 - Best Performance In A Supporting Role

Paul RitterThe Norman Conquests

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Ensemble Performance

Paul Ritter , The Norman Conquests


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Theatre World Awards - 2009 - Performance

Paul Ritter, The Norman Conquests

Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play

Paul Ritter, The Norman Conquests

Olivier Awards - 2006 - Best Performance in a Supporting Role

Paul RitterCoram Boy

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The State of the London Stage: April 2021

May 17 has long held near-sacrosanct status in and around London theatreland. That's the date earmarked for a return to live performance, albeit to limited audiences, with a further diary entry worth marking of June 21 (the summer solstice no less) when all restrictions on social contacts will be removed and playhouses may - one stresses the word may - be allowed to return to something resembling pre-pandemic capacity.
Peacock Announces First Originals for July 15 Launch, Including BRAVE NEW WORLD, PSYCH 2, & More

Peacock, NBCUniversal's new streaming service, today announced its original content that will be available to stream on July 15, 2020, when the service launches nationally.
VIDEO: EPIX Releases Trailer for BELGRAVIA

Premium network EPIX released a brand-new trailer today for the highly anticipated new series, Belgravia – premiering Sunday, April 12th at 9PM ET/PT.
NO OFFENCE: COMPLETE COLLECTION Debuts on DVD from Acorn TV on March 3, 2020

Acorn TV features the DVD Collection debut of the outrageous British police procedural NO OFFENCE: COMPLETE COLLECTION on March 3, 2020. From nine-time BAFTA Award nominated writer Paul Abbott (Shameless, State of Play, Cracker) comes an “exhilarating, ballsy, and…filthily funny” (The Independent) police comedy-drama with fierce female characters and a raucous and razor-sharp take on modern policing.
Photo Flash: The Theatre Group at SBCC Presents THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME

The Theatre Group at SBCC continues the 19/20 season with the touching play THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME, by Simon Stephens, based on the novel by Mark Haddon, February 26-March 14, 2020 in the Garvin Theatre, directed by Katie Laris.
EPIX to Premiere Carnival Films' BELGRAVIA on April 12

Premium network EPIX® has announced that Belgravia, a Julian Fellowes-penned six-part limited series from Carnival Films (and for ITV in the UK), will premiere on Sunday, April 12 at 9pm.  
VIDEO: EPIX Releases Official Trailer for BELGRAVIA

Premium network EPIX released an official trailer and three additional first look photos for the highly anticipated new series, Belgravia. Premiering on EPIX in 2020, Belgravia is a story of secrets and scandals amongst the upper echelon of London society in the 19th century. When the Trenchards accept an invitation to the now legendary ball hosted by the Duchess of Richmond on the fateful eve of the Battle of Waterloo, it sets in motion a series of events that will have consequences for decades to come as secrets unravel behind the porticoed doors of London's grandest neighborhoods.
Filming Begins on Carnival's BELGRAVIA for ITV and EPIX

Filming has commenced on Belgravia, a Julian Fellowes-penned six-part limited series for ITV and EPIX from Carnival Films, the makers of Downton Abbey.
HBO to Premiere CHERNOBYL on May 6

CHERNOBYL dramatizes the 1986 nuclear accident, one of the worst human-made catastrophes in history, and tells the story of the brave men and women who made incredible sacrifices to save Europe from unimaginable disaster, all the while battling a culture of disinformation.
HBO to Debut CHERNOBYL on May 6

The five-part miniseries CHERNOBYL debuts MONDAY, MAY 6 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT), followed by other episodes subsequent Mondays at the same time, exclusively on HBO.
Ron Perlman, Famke Janssen Join Cast of BBC One's THE CAPTURE

Ron Perlman (Hellboy, Hand Of God), Famke Janssen (X Men, Taken), Laura Haddock (Transformers: The Last Knight, Guardians Of The Galaxy), Ben Miles (The Crown, Coupling), Lia Williams (The Crown, Kiri), Sophia Brown (Clique, Marcella), Paul Ritter (Friday Night Dinner, Quantum Of Solace), Adelayo Adedayo (Origin, Some Girls) and Ralph Ineson (Harry Potter, Game Of Thrones) have joined the cast of The Capture.
HBO to Premiere BIG LITTLE LIES in June and Miniseries CHERNOBYL in May

Big Little Lies, Starring Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman, Shailene Woodley, Laura Dern, Zoё Kravitz And Meryl Streep returns for its second season in June, exclusively on HBO.Adam Scott, James Tupper and Jeffrey Nordling co-star. 
Acorn TV's Outrageous British Police Procedural Returns NO OFFENCE, Series 2 DVD Debut

Acorn TV features the DVD debut of the outrageous police procedural NO OFFENCE, Series 2 on November 20, 2018. The female-driven police procedural follows an unorthodox team of cops in Manchester. From 9-time BAFTA Award nominated writer Paul Abbott (Shameless, State of Play, Cracker) comes an “exhilarating, ballsy, and…filthily funny” (The Independent) police comedy-drama with fierce female characters and a shrewd, irreverent take on crime. The critically-acclaimed dramedy stars Joanna Scanlan (Requiem, The Thick of It, Notes on a Scandal) and Irish Film & TV Academy Lead Drama Actress nominee Elaine Cassidy (Acceptable Risk, The Paradise, The Others). The DVD 2-Disc Set features 7 episodes ($49.99, Amazon.com). No Offence, Series 2 made its U.S. premiere in August 2018 on Acorn TV. Called a “glorious streaming service… an essential must-have” (The Hollywood Reporter), Acorn TV is North America's most popular streaming service focused on British and international television from RLJ Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: RLJE).
Paul Ritter, Jessie Buckley, Adrian Rawlins and Con O'Neill Among a Raft of Talent Joining Sky and HBO's CHERNOBYL

A huge list of top names from the world of TV and film are confirmed to star in Chernobyl, Sky and HBO's high-end drama based on one of the worst man-made catastrophes in history.
BWW Review: ART, Old Vic

Opening the Old Vic's 2016-17 season, and following on from the Glenda Jackson-led King Lear, 'Art' is a new translation of Yasmina Reza's French play that celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. It is a comedy of friendship that brings Rufus Sewell, Tim Key and Paul Ritter back to the London stage, and reunites the original production's creative team.
Photo Flash: First Look at ART at The Old Vic

One of the most acclaimed plays of recent times, Art premiered in London twenty years ago and went on to become a phenomenon, winning Moliere, Evening Standard, Olivier and Tony Awards.
Tim Key, Paul Ritter & Rufus Sewell Star in ART, Beginning Tonight at the Old Vic

Tim Key, Paul Ritter and Rufus Sewell star in Yasmina Reza's dazzling study of friendship, prejudice and tolerance, ART, beginning tonight at The Old Vic.
DREAMGIRLS Leads December's Top 10 New London Shows

London is never short of theatre temptations, whether splashy West End shows, epic dramas or bold fringe offerings. From a big musical revival to starry panto and Matthew Bourne's latest, here are some of this month's most eye-catching openings. Don't forget to check back for BroadwayWorld's reviews…
Photo Flash: Inside Rehearsals for ART at The Old Vic

One of the most acclaimed plays of recent times, Art premiered in London twenty years ago and went on to become a phenomenon, winning Moliere, Evening Standard, Olivier and Tony Awards.
Official: Tim Key, Paul Ritter & Rufus Sewell to Star in ART at the Old Vic

Full casting is today announced for Art at The Old Vic. Tim Key, Paul Ritter and Rufus Sewell star in Yasmina Reza's dazzling study of friendship, prejudice and tolerance. One of the most acclaimed plays of recent times, Art premiered in London twenty years ago and went on to become a phenomenon. Director Matthew Warchus reunites the original creative team.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Paul Ritter been in?

Paul Ritter has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

How many West End shows has Paul Ritter been in?

Paul Ritter has appeared on London's West End in 2 shows.

What was Paul Ritter's first West End show?

Paul Ritter's first West End show was The Audience which opened in 2013

What awards has Paul Ritter been nominated for?

Outstanding Ensemble Performances (Drama Desk Awards) for The Norman Conquests, Best Performance In A Supporting Role (Olivier Awards) for The Norman Conquests, Outstanding Ensemble Performance (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Norman Conquests, Performance (Theatre World Awards) for The Norman Conquests, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for The Norman Conquests and Best Performance in a Supporting Role (Olivier Awards) for Coram Boy.

What awards has Paul Ritter won?

Paul Ritter won the Outstanding Ensemble Performances at the Drama Desk Awards for The Norman Conquests and received the Performance award at the Theatre World Awards for The Norman Conquests.

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