Paul Ready Explained

Paul Ready
Birth Name:Paul John Ready
Birth Place:Birmingham, England
Education:King Edward VI Five Ways
Alma Mater:London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art
Occupation:Actor
Spouse:Michelle Terry
Children:1

Paul John Ready (born 1977) is a British actor. In 2009 he played Dr Milligan in Doc Martin S4 ep5. In 2013–2014, he played Lee in Utopia. In 2016, he played Kevin in Motherland.[1] In 2018, he played the role of Rob MacDonald in the BBC television series Bodyguard, and Harry Goodsir in AMC's The Terror.[2] In 2019, Ready played journalist Nick Caplan in the BBC television series MotherFatherSon.[3] His film credits include The Death of Stalin. He received a commendation at the 2003 Ian Charleson Awards.

Early life

Ready was born in Birmingham and grew up in Harborne. He attended King Edward VI Five Ways school in Bartley Green, after which he trained at London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.

Career

At the age of 17, Ready played Romeo in the National Youth Theatre production of Romeo and Juliet at London's Bloomsbury Theatre, opposite Rosamund Pike as Juliet.[4]

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 by J.B. Priestley. His West End credits include One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, which starred Christian Slater. His most recent theatre role was Macbeth at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse (2018), opposite his wife Michelle Terry as Lady Macbeth. Of his role as Macbeth the Financial Times said: "Ready is a rare bird in that he has an actorly way with oratory, but instead of keeping us at a distance from his character, it clarifies nuances and levels and paradoxically allows us in deeper."[5]

Also appearing on television, Ready received notability in 2013 for his role in the television show Utopia. He is best known for his role as the special adviser to Keeley Hawes’ Home Secretary in the BBC series Bodyguard and Kevin in the BBC series Motherland.

In 2018 he featured as Harry Goodsir, one of the lead roles in The Terror, a 10-part series based on Dan Simmons' best-selling novel.[6] Vanity Fair said of his performance: "Ready’s character is the heart of the show: despite the various calamities that have befallen him and his comrades, he still sees hope."[7]

Personal life

Ready is married to actress and writer Michelle Terry. They have one daughter.

Filmography

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!Year(s)!Title!Role!Notes
1995Angels & InsectsTom
2000Maybe BabyStudent Doctor
DoctorsJoseph HydeEpisode: "Confidential Information"
2002Tipping the VelvetRenter AliceTV mini-series
2003Evil Under the SunWilliam
2005PierrepointAnthony David Farrow
2006Holby CityLeon Harris
2010National Theatre Live: London AssuranceCharles Courtly
2012Private PeacefulCaptain Wilkins
2013The TunnelBenji Robertson
2013–2014UtopiaLee
2013–2016Ripper StreetFrederick Treves
2015Cuffs DI Felix Kane
2016The CircuitDannyTV movie
2016–2022MotherlandKevin
2017FortitudeMark Devlin
The Death of StalinNKVD Officer Delov
2018The TerrorHarry Goodsir
BodyguardRob
2021The Dig
2022The Bastard Son & The Devil HimselfSoul O'Brien8 episodes
2023Heart of StoneMax Bailey
2024MandyCooperEpisode: "Destination: Dundee"
2024A Gentleman In MoscowPetrov

Theatre

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: When is Motherland back on TV?. Radio Times. en. 2019-08-16.
  2. How The Terror Crafted Its Haunting, Perfect Series Finale. Vanity Fair. 22 May 2018 . en. 2019-08-16.
  3. News: Motherland's Paul Ready: 'Michelle Terry and I are very much like the Macbeths!'. John. Emma. 2018-11-12. The Guardian. 2019-08-16. en-GB. 0261-3077.
  4. Web site: paul ready macbeth. 2024-02-18.
  5. News: Shuttleworth . Ian . 15 November 2018 . Macbeth at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, London — this is the one to see . en-GB . Financial Times . subscription . 2019-08-16.
  6. Web site: Jared Harris to Star in AMC Anthology Series 'The Terror'. Stanhope. Kate. 2016-09-29. Hollywood Reporter.
  7. Web site: Curtis Brown. www.curtisbrown.co.uk. 2019-08-16.
  8. Web site: A Woman Killed With Kindness - Cast credits. National Theatre. 16 January 2012.
  9. Web site: Noises Off. https://web.archive.org/web/20110924234449/http://www.oldvictheatre.com/whatson.php?id=80. dead. 24 September 2011. The Old Vic. 16 January 2012.