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Paul Riley (actor)

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Paul Riley
Born
Paul Riley

Occupation(s)Actor and comedian
Years active1990–present
Known forChewin' The Fat (1999–2005)
Still Game (2002–2019)
Dear Green Place (2007–2008)
Awards

Paul Riley is a Scottish actor and comedian. He is best known for his role as Winston Ingram in the Scottish sitcom, Still Game. Previously he had worked on the Chewin' the Fat, the sketch show from which Still Game was spun-off. Riley also starred in, wrote and directed Dear Green Place, again with Ford Kiernan from Still Game.

Awards

On 1 November 2006, it was announced that Riley had been nominated for a BAFTA Scotland award for his role as pensioner Winston Ingram in Still Game. He was up against Barry Jones and Stuart McLeod in their show, Tricks from the Bible. On 12 November, Riley won the award, also picking up the "Best Entertainment" category as well for Dear Green Place.[1][2] The Evening Times revealed that it was most likely that Dear Green Place would be turned into a full series for the BBC, although this has never happened.[3]

References

  1. ^ "BAFTA Scotland". Award Winners 2006. Retrieved 2 November 2006.
  2. ^ "Chortle, the UK comedy guide". Game on – Still Game scoops Scottish Bafta. Retrieved 3 December 2006.
  3. ^ "Evening Times". It's Still Game . . . with sideburns. Retrieved 18 December 2006. [dead link]