Birth Name: | Paul William Riley |
Birth Date: | 17 January 1970 |
Birth Place: | Glasgow, Scotland |
Yearsactive: | 1990–present |
Known For: | Chewin' the Fat (1999–2005) Still Game (2002–2019) Dear Green Place (2007–2008) |
Occupation: | Actor and comedian |
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Paul William Riley (born 17 January 1970) is a Scottish actor and comedian. He is best known for his role as Winston Ingram in the sitcom, Still Game. Previously he had worked on 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.
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]