Paddy Considine Biography: Wife, Age, Children, Net Worth, Height, Movies & TV Shows, Awards

Paddy Considine is a distinguished English actor, director, screenwriter, and musician, celebrated for his intense and versatile performances in independent films and major productions.

His acclaimed roles, notably as King Viserys I Targaryen in House of the Dragon (2022–2024), and his directorial work in Tyrannosaur (2011), have solidified his reputation as a multifaceted talent in the entertainment industry.

Profile

• Full Name: Patrick George Considine
• Stage Name: Paddy Considine
• Born: September 5, 1973
• Age: 51 years old
• Birthplace: Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, United Kingdom
• Nationality: British
• Occupation: Actor, Director, Screenwriter, Musician
• Height: 5 feet 11 inches
• Parents: Martin Joseph Considine and Pauline Considine
• Siblings: Martin Considine, Charlene Considine, Mandy Considine
• Spouse: Shelley Insley
• Children: Joseph Considine, Eimer Considine
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $4 million USD

Early Life and Education

Paddy Considine was born on September 5, 1973, in Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, United Kingdom. Raised in a council estate in Winshill, a village in Burton, he grew up with his parents, Martin Joseph Considine, of Irish descent, and Pauline Considine, alongside his brother Martin, sisters Charlene, Mandy, and two other sisters.

He attended Abbot Beyne Senior School and later enrolled in a National Diploma in Performing Arts at Burton College, where he met filmmaker Shane Meadows. In 1994, he pursued a degree in photography at the University of Brighton, studying under social documentarian Paul Reas, who praised his work as “fucking brilliant.”

Despite facing expulsion threats, he graduated with a first-class B.A., which shaped his creative approach to storytelling.

Career

Paddy Considine’s acting career began with his debut as Morell in Shane Meadows’ A Room for Romeo Brass (1999), followed by a lead role as Alfie in Paweł Pawlikowski’s Last Resort (2000), earning him the Best Actor Award at the Thessaloniki Film Festival. His breakthrough came with the co-written Dead Man’s Shoes (2004), where he played Richard, winning the 2005 Empire Award for Best British Actor.

Other notable film roles include In America (2003), My Summer of Love (2004), Cinderella Man (2005), Hot Fuzz (2007), The Bourne Ultimatum (2007), and The World’s End (2013). On television, he starred in Red Riding (2009), The Suspicions of Mr Whicher (2013–2014), Peaky Blinders (2016), The Third Day (2020), and gained widespread acclaim as King Viserys I Targaryen in House of the Dragon (2022–2024).

As a filmmaker, Considine wrote and directed the short film Dog Altogether (2007), winning a BAFTA for Best Short Film and a Silver Lion at the 2007 Venice Film Festival. Its feature adaptation, Tyrannosaur (2011), earned him a BAFTA for Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director, or Producer and multiple festival awards.

His second directorial feature, Journeyman (2017), also received praise. Considine is set to portray Brendan Ingle in the upcoming biographical drama Giant (2025). Additionally, he has musical experience, having played drums in the band She Talks To Angels with Shane Meadows and appeared in music videos for Coldplay and Arctic Monkeys.

Awards and Nominations

• 2005: Empire Award for Best British Actor for Dead Man’s Shoes – Won
• 2005: British Independent Film Award for Best Actor for Dead Man’s Shoes – Nominated
• 2007: BAFTA Award for Best Short Film for Dog Altogether – Won
• 2007: Silver Lion for Best Short Film at Venice Film Festival for Dog Altogether – Won
• 2011: BAFTA Award for Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director, or Producer for Tyrannosaur – Won
• 2011: World Cinema Directing Award at Sundance Film Festival for Tyrannosaur – Won
• 2011: British Independent Film Award for Best Director for Tyrannosaur – Won
• 2018: Olivier Award for Best Actor for The Ferryman – Nominated
• 2019: Tony Award for Best Actor for The Ferryman – Nominated

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @paddy_considine
• Facebook Handle: Paddy Considine

Personal Life

Paddy Considine, 51, has been married to Shelley Insley since 2002, having been in a relationship with her since he was 18. The couple resides in Burton upon Trent and has three children, including a son named Joseph and a daughter named Eimer.

Considine is private about his personal life, once stating he would “disappear and make shoes” like Daniel Day-Lewis if he became too famous.

Filmography

Film:

• A Room for Romeo Brass (1999) – Morell
• Last Resort (2000) – Alfie
• Born Romantic (2000) – Ray
• The Martins (2001) – Hatfield Recorder Editor
• 24 Hour Party People (2002) – Rob Gretton
• Doctor Sleep (2002) – Elliot
• In America (2003) – Johnny
• Dead Man’s Shoes (2004) – Richard (also co-writer)
• My Summer of Love (2004) – Phil
• Cinderella Man (2005) – Mike Wilson
• Stoned (2005) – Frank Thorogood
• Bosque de Sombras (2006) – Norman
• Hot Fuzz (2007) – DS Andy Wainwright
• The Bourne Ultimatum (2007) – Simon Ross
• Submarine (2010) – Graham Purvis
• Tyrannosaur (2011) – Director/Writer
• The Girl with All the Gifts (2016) – Sgt. Eddie Parks
• Journeyman (2017) – Matty Burton (also writer/director)
• The World’s End (2013) – Steven Prince
• Macbeth (2015) – Banquo
• Giant (2025) – Brendan Ingle (upcoming)

Television:

• Pu-239 (2006) – Timofey Berezin
• My Zinc Bed (2008) – Paul Peplow
• Red Riding: 1980 (2009) – Peter Hunter
• The Suspicions of Mr Whicher (2013–2014) – Jack Whicher
• Peaky Blinders (2016) – Father John Hughes
• Informer (2018) – Gabe Waters
• The Outsider (2020) – Claude Bolton
• The Third Day (2020) – Mr. Martin
• House of the Dragon (2022–2024) – King Viserys I Targaryen
• MobLand (2025) – Kevin Harrigan

Net Worth

Paddy Considine has an estimated net worth of $4 million USD. His wealth is derived from his extensive acting career in films and television, including high-profile projects like House of the Dragon and Cinderella Man, as well as his work as a writer and director on Tyrannosaur and Journeyman. Additional income comes from music video appearances and theatre performances.