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Paul Blackthorne
OccupationActor
Years active1998 — Present
Websitehttp://www.paulblackthorne.com

Paul Blackthorne (March 5, 1969) is a British actor on film, television, and radio. Although born in Shorpshire, England, he spent his early childhood on British Military bases in both England and Germany.[1] Blackthorne broke into acting via television commercials in England. His breakthrough commercial in the UK came in the Grim Reaper commercial for Virgin Atlantic, which was hugely successful. Numerous radio commercials followed.

Film

Blackthorne's first silver screen success was as Captain Andrew Russell in the Oscar-nominated Bollywood movie, Lagaan. He spent six months learning Hindi for the role. Shortly after filming finished in India, the town where filming took place was levelled by an earthquake, including the apartment building in which the cast of Lagaan was staying. To assist the earthquake victims, Blackthorne exhibited his photography in a special show in London.

He also starred in Mindcrime and the festival-winning indie feature length film, Four Corners of Suburbia, winner of both the Crossroads Film Festival in Best Narrative Feature (2006) and in the category of Best Composer at the Avignon Film Festival, Avignon, France (2006).

Additional indie film credits include Bret Easton Ellis's This is Not an Exit, and a starring role in the British movie, The Truth Game. Paul's most recent indie film role is "Jonas Exiler" in Special, with Michael Rapaport.

Television

Minor and Supporting Roles

In 2002, Blackthorne portrayed British import Doctor Matt Slingerland of Presidio Med and made notable appearances as Guy Morton in the British television series Holby City, Liam MacGregor in Peak Practice, Doctor Jeremy Lawson in NBC's ER and biological terrorist Stephen Saunders on 24. He also made appearances on Medium in two roles (one uncredited as Henry Stoller, Junior), Deadwood, and an episode of Monk. His latest television role has been on the NBC series Lipstick Jungle.

Lead Character

In the Sci Fi Channel's series for 2007, The Dresden Files, Blackthorne portrayed the lead character, professional wizard Harry Dresden.

Personal

Blackthorne is 6'3" tall. He is known to be involved with various charities. He also donated money for the victims of the Gujarat earthquake in India, where his film had been shot.

Photography and Philanthropy

Paul Blackthorne is also an accomplished photographer. His exhibition, Delhi to Manhattan, is appearing at Tibet House in New York City from April 30 to June 19, 2009, to benefit the Tibetan children village of Dharamsala.

Filmography

References

  1. ^ Eirik Knutzen (2007-01-26). "TV Close-Up: Paul Blackthorne". Bend Weekly News for Bend Oregon. Retrieved 2009-06-16. {{cite web}}: |author= has generic name (help); External link in |author= (help)
  2. ^ The Truth Game, Brief Synopsis from The British films Catalouge
  3. ^ Video Interview with Simon Rumley, Writer/Director of The Truth Game at the National Films Theatre premier, London, July 2001
  4. ^ Rhythym & Blues, Brief Synopsis from The British films Catalouge
  5. ^ Romeo Thinks Again, Brief Synopsis from The British films Catalouge


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