Paul Ready
| Paul Ready | |
|---|---|
| Born | Birmingham, England, United Kingdom |
| Occupation | Film, radio, stage, television actor |
Paul Ready is a British actor. He is known principally for his work on stage, but he has also appeared in television, radio and films. He received a commendation at the 2003 Ian Charleson Awards.
Background
Ready was born in Birmingham and growing up in the town of Harborne he attended King Edward VI Five Ways school within the city.
At the age of 17 Ready played Romeo in the National Youth Theatre production of Romeo and Juliet at London's Bloomsbury Theatre, playing opposite Rosamund Pike who played Juliet. [1] Ready went on to train at London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.
He is a regular at the National and Royal Court theatres. Recent appearances have included leading parts in Major Barbara and Saint Joan (both plays by George Bernard Shaw) and Time and the Conways. His West End credits include One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest which starred Christian Slater.
Also appearing on television, Ready received notability in 2013 for appearing on the television show Utopia.
In 2018 he will feature as Henry Goodsir, one of the lead roles in The Terror a new 10 part series based on Dan Simmons' best-selling novel. [2]
Personal Life
Ready is married to the actress Michelle Terry together they have one daughter.
Selected credits
Film, Television and Radio
- The Terror (2017, TV)
- The Circuit (2016, TV)
- Home Front (2016, BBC Radio 4)
- Cuffs (2015, TV)
- The Once and Future King (2014, BBC Radio 4)
- Utopia (2013-2014, TV)
- The Tunnel (2013, TV)
- Sword of Honour (2013, radio)
- Private Peaceful (2012, film)
- Holby City (2006, TV)
- Tipping the Velvet (2002, TV)
- Maybe Baby (2000, feature film)
- Angels and Insects (1995, feature film)
Theatre
- Much Ado About Nothing (Royal Exchange, Manchester, 2014)
- Noises Off (2011–2012)[3]
- A Woman Killed with Kindness (2011)[4]
- London Assurance (2010)
- Time and the Conways (2009)
- Saint Joan (2007)
- Attempts on her Life (2007)
- Waves (2006)
- Crazyblackmuthafuckin'self (2002)
- Romeo and Juliet (2002)
- Mother Clap's Molly House (2001–2002)
References
- ↑ Event Reporters. "'The way we were: What have 007, the Gone Girl and The Queen got in common? They all cut their teeth at the National Youth Theatre -review'".
- ↑ {{cite web|last1=Kate Stanhope |title=Jared Harris to Star in AMC Anthology Series 'The Terror' -review'|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/jared-harris-star-terror-amc-933849]]
- ↑ "Noises Off". The Old Vic. Retrieved 16 January 2012.
- ↑ "A Woman Killed With Kindness - Cast credits". National Theatre. Retrieved 16 January 2012.