Biography
William Tulloch Paterson (born 3 June 1945) is a Scottish actor. Throughout his career he has appeared regularly in radio drama and provided the narration for a large number of documentaries. Paterson has appeared in films and television series including Comfort and Joy (1984), Traffik (1989), Auf Wiedersehen, Pet (1986), Truly, Madly, Deeply (1990), The Witches (1990), Wives and Daughters (1999), Sea of Souls (2004–2007), Amazing Grace (2006), Miss Potter (2006), Little Dorrit (2008), Doctor Who (2010), Outlander (2014), Fleabag (2016–2019), Inside No. 9 (2018), Good Omens (2019), Brassic (2020) and House of the Dragon (2022). He is a recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award of the Scottish BAFTAs. William Tulloch Paterson was born in Glasgow on 3 June 1945. Paterson was raised in Dennistoun by his father, a plumber, and his mother, a hairdresser. He states that his interest in acting began with a school trip to the Citizens Theatre in the Gorbals in 1961. However, after school he chose to initially pursue a career based on an interest in architecture and spent three years as a quantity surveyor's apprentice before deciding to attend the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama
Acted in 141
2020s
- 2026
- 2025
The House Was Not Hungry Then
Father
- 2024
- 2023
A Bear Named Wojtek
Zoo Director (voice)
- 2022
The Spirit of 1926
Family Lawyer
- 2021
The Colour Room
Gordon Forsythe
- 2020
2010s
- 2019
- 2018
Happy New Year, Colin Burstead
Gordon Burstead
Wonderdate
Kolodon
Zanzibar
Mr Green
- 2017
- 2016
The Rebel
Charles · 9 episodes
Churchill's Secret
Lord Moran
Dad's Army
Private Frazer
- 2015
The Vote
Simon Featherstone
- 2014
37 Days
Lord Morley · 3 episodes
- 2013
- 2012
Them From That Thing
Various · 2 episodes
Dirk Gently
Professor Jericho · 1 episode
- 2011
Fast Freddie, the Widow and Me
Judge Underwood
The Man who Crossed Hitler
Kurt Ohnesorge
2000s
- 2009
Spanish Flu: The Forgotten Fallen
Dr James Niven
- 2008
Gone Fishing
Old Bill
- 2007
Sherlock Holmes and the Baker Street Irregulars
Dr Watson
Sherlock Holmes and the Baker Street Irregulars
Dr Watson · 2 episodes
Intervention
Dr. Martin
- 2006
- 2005
ShakespeaRe-Told
TV
Rag Tale
Tulloch 'Lucky' Lloyd
- 2004
Lie with Me
DCI Collman · 2 episodes
- 2003
Canterbury Tales
Theo · 1 episode
Danielle Cable: Eyewitness
DI Nick Biddiss
Trust
John Tilson · 3 episodes
- 2002
Doctor Zhivago
Alexander Maximovich Gromeko · 3 episodes
The Entity
Movie
- 2001
Swallow
Angus Tighe · 3 episodes
The Whistle-Blower
D.I. Neil Sleightholme
Rebel Heart
James Connolly · 4 episodes
- 2000
The Secret Adventures of Jules Verne
TV
Complicity
Wallace Byatt
1990s
- 1999
The Match
Tommy
Heart
Mr. Kreitman
- 1998
Hilary and Jackie
Cello Teacher
The Animal Train
Walrus
- 1997
Mr White Goes To Westminster
Ben White
Melissa
DCI Cameron · 4 episodes
- 1996
Victory
Capt. Davidson
The Crow Road
Kenneth McHoan · 4 episodes
The Writing on the Wall
Bull
- 1995
Oliver's Travels
Baxter · 4 episodes
The Turnaround
James Webb
Sharman
James Webb · 1 episode
- 1994
Hard Times
Stephen Blackpool · 4 episodes
- 1993
Wall of Silence
Howard Mullen
- 1992
God on the Rocks
Kenneth Marsh
- 1991
Truly Madly Deeply
Sandy
Shrinks
Matt Hennessey · 7 episodes
- 1990
Yellowbacks
Alex McPherson
1980s
- 1989
Bearskin: An Urban Fairytale
Jordan
Traffik
Jack Lithgow · 6 episodes
The Rachel Papers
Gordon Highway
- 1988
Franz Kafka's 'The Trial'
Titorelli
Just Ask for Diamond
Chief Inspector Snape
Byrne About Byrne
Father/F.S. McDade
- 1987
The Story of a Recluse
The Producer
The Interrogation of John
Det. Supt. Chase
Friendship's Death
Sullivan
Lily My Love
Colin
Hidden City
Anthony
Coming Up Roses
Mr. Valentine
- 1986
- 1985
Dutch Girls
Mr Mole
- 1984
Comfort and Joy
Alan
- 1983
Auf Wiedersehen, Pet
Ally Fraser · 12 episodes
The Ploughman's Lunch
Lecturer
- 1982
- 1981
United Kingdom
Tony
The Cherry Orchard
Lopakhin
1970s
- 1979
One Fine Day
Third Man in Lift
- 1978
The Vanishing Army
Girling
Jackie McCafferty's Romance
Bus Conductor
The Odd Job
Sergeant Mull
Licking Hitler
Archie MacLean
- 1977
The Thin End of the Wedge
Luke
- 1974
The Cheviot, the Stag and the Black, Black Oil
Various
Clydescope
Model Boat Show Commentator (voice) (uncredited)
- 1970
No release date
Tomb Raider
Winston · 1 episode
Appearances22
2020s
- 2026
Children of The Wicker Man
Self
- 2025
Being Stanley Baxter
Self
The Repair Shop on the Road
Self - Narrator · 29 episodes
- 2021
Britain’s Scenic Railways
Narrator · 4 episodes
- 2020
2010s
- 2019
The Day Mountbatten Died
Narrator (voice)
- 2017
- 2012
Scotland's Finest: The Story of the Highland Games
Narrator
2000s
- 2009
1929: The Great Crash
Narrator
- 2008
The Madness and Misadventures of Munchausen
Self - 'Henry Salt'
The Man Who Lives with Bears
Self - Narrator (voice)
- 2007
The 50 Greatest Television Dramas
Self
- 2006
A War on Science
Narrator (voice)
Fascism in Colour
Narrator (voice)
- 2002
Battle of the Atlantic
Himself - Narrator · 3 episodes
- 2001
Behind Bars
Narrator
1990s
- 1996
Chaplin's Goliath
Narrator (voice)
- 1995
The Riddle of the Sands
Narrator
1980s
- 1985
Shooting from the Heart: Chris Menges, Cameraman
Self
No release date
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
Self - Narrator · 1 episode
