Paul Ritter

Acting

Paul Ritter

Born December 20, 1966 · Gravesend, Kent, England, UK

Died April 5, 2021 · aged 54

Paul Ritter (20 December 1966 - 5 April 2021) was an English stage and screen actor. He is best known for his roles in films including Quantum of Solace, Son of Rambow, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, and The Eagle, as well as television programmes including Friday Night Dinner, Vera, The Hollow Crown, The Last Kingdom and Chernobyl. Wikipedia

Known For

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood PrinceHarry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince · 2009
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
7.72009
MovieAdventureFantasy
Dumbledore tries to prepare Harry for the final battle with Voldemort while Death Eaters wreak havoc in both Muggle and Wizard worlds.
Quantum of SolaceQuantum of Solace · 2008
Quantum of Solace
6.32008
MovieAdventureAction
Betrayed by Vesper, the woman he loved, 007 fights the urge to make his latest mission personal. Pursuing his determination to uncover the truth, Bond and M interrogate Mr. White, who reveals that the organization that blackmailed Vesper is far more complex and dangerous than anyone had imagined.
InfernoInferno · 2016
Inferno
6.12016
MovieMysteryThriller
After waking up in a hospital with amnesia, professor Robert Langdon and a doctor must race against time to foil a deadly global plot.
The LibertineThe Libertine · 2004
The Libertine
5.92004
MovieDramaRomance
The story of John Wilmot, a.k.a. the Earl of Rochester, a 17th century poet who famously drank and debauched his way to an early grave, only to earn posthumous critical acclaim for his life's work.
The EagleThe Eagle · 2011
The Eagle
6.22011
MovieAdventureDrama
In 140 AD, twenty years after the unexplained disappearance of the entire Ninth Legion in the mountains of Scotland, young centurion Marcus Aquila arrives from Rome to solve the mystery and restore the reputation of his father, the commander of the Ninth. Accompanied only by his British slave Esca, Marcus sets out across Hadrian's Wall into the uncharted highlands of Caledonia - to confront its savage tribes, make peace with his father's memory, and retrieve the lost legion's golden emblem, the Eagle of the Ninth.
No PressureNo Pressure · 2010
No Pressure
7.02010
MovieComedyHorror
No Pressure is a controversial 2010 short film produced by the global warming mitigation campaign 10:10. Intended for cinema and television advertisements, No Pressure is composed of scenes in which a variety of people in every-day situations are graphically blown to pieces for failing to be sufficiently enthusiastic about the 10:10 campaign to reduce CO2 emissions. The film's makers said that they viewed No Pressure as "a funny and satirical tongue-in-cheek little film in the over-the-top style of Monty Python or South Park".
Suite FrançaiseSuite Française · 2015
Suite Française
7.22015
MovieDramaRomance
France, 1940. In the first days of occupation, beautiful Lucile Angellier is trapped in a stifled existence with her controlling mother-in-law as they both await news of her husband: a prisoner of war. Parisian refugees start to pour into their small town, soon followed by a regiment of German soldiers who take up residence in the villagers' own homes. Lucile initially tries to ignore Bruno von Falk, the handsome and refined German officer staying with them. But soon, a powerful love draws them together and leads them into the tragedy of war.
Operation MincemeatOperation Mincemeat · 2022
Operation Mincemeat
6.52022
MovieWarHistory
In 1943, two British intelligence officers concoct Operation Mincemeat, wherein their plan to drop a corpse with false papers off the coast of Spain would fool Nazi spies into believing the Allied forces were planning to attack by way of Greece rather than Sicily.

Movies

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood PrinceHarry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince · 2009
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
7.72009
MovieAdventureFantasy
Dumbledore tries to prepare Harry for the final battle with Voldemort while Death Eaters wreak havoc in both Muggle and Wizard worlds.
Quantum of SolaceQuantum of Solace · 2008
Quantum of Solace
6.32008
MovieAdventureAction
Betrayed by Vesper, the woman he loved, 007 fights the urge to make his latest mission personal. Pursuing his determination to uncover the truth, Bond and M interrogate Mr. White, who reveals that the organization that blackmailed Vesper is far more complex and dangerous than anyone had imagined.
InfernoInferno · 2016
Inferno
6.12016
MovieMysteryThriller
After waking up in a hospital with amnesia, professor Robert Langdon and a doctor must race against time to foil a deadly global plot.
The LibertineThe Libertine · 2004
The Libertine
5.92004
MovieDramaRomance
The story of John Wilmot, a.k.a. the Earl of Rochester, a 17th century poet who famously drank and debauched his way to an early grave, only to earn posthumous critical acclaim for his life's work.
The EagleThe Eagle · 2011
The Eagle
6.22011
MovieAdventureDrama
In 140 AD, twenty years after the unexplained disappearance of the entire Ninth Legion in the mountains of Scotland, young centurion Marcus Aquila arrives from Rome to solve the mystery and restore the reputation of his father, the commander of the Ninth. Accompanied only by his British slave Esca, Marcus sets out across Hadrian's Wall into the uncharted highlands of Caledonia - to confront its savage tribes, make peace with his father's memory, and retrieve the lost legion's golden emblem, the Eagle of the Ninth.
No PressureNo Pressure · 2010
No Pressure
7.02010
MovieComedyHorror
No Pressure is a controversial 2010 short film produced by the global warming mitigation campaign 10:10. Intended for cinema and television advertisements, No Pressure is composed of scenes in which a variety of people in every-day situations are graphically blown to pieces for failing to be sufficiently enthusiastic about the 10:10 campaign to reduce CO2 emissions. The film's makers said that they viewed No Pressure as "a funny and satirical tongue-in-cheek little film in the over-the-top style of Monty Python or South Park".
Suite FrançaiseSuite Française · 2015
Suite Française
7.22015
MovieDramaRomance
France, 1940. In the first days of occupation, beautiful Lucile Angellier is trapped in a stifled existence with her controlling mother-in-law as they both await news of her husband: a prisoner of war. Parisian refugees start to pour into their small town, soon followed by a regiment of German soldiers who take up residence in the villagers' own homes. Lucile initially tries to ignore Bruno von Falk, the handsome and refined German officer staying with them. But soon, a powerful love draws them together and leads them into the tragedy of war.
Operation MincemeatOperation Mincemeat · 2022
Operation Mincemeat
6.52022
MovieWarHistory
In 1943, two British intelligence officers concoct Operation Mincemeat, wherein their plan to drop a corpse with false papers off the coast of Spain would fool Nazi spies into believing the Allied forces were planning to attack by way of Greece rather than Sicily.
The Limehouse GolemThe Limehouse Golem · 2016
The Limehouse Golem
6.32016
MovieHorrorMystery
A series of murders has shaken the community to the point where people believe that only a legendary creature from dark times – the mythical Golem – must be responsible.
Nowhere BoyNowhere Boy · 2009
Nowhere Boy
7.22009
MovieDrama
A rebellious teenager, future Beatle John Lennon lives with his Aunt Mimi in working-class mid-1950s Liverpool, England. Mimi's husband suddenly dies, and John spies his mother Julia at the funeral. Despite Mimi's misgivings, John intends to have a real relationship with his mother. Julia introduces him to popular music and the banjo and, though a family conflict looms, young John is inspired to form his own band.
Their FinestTheir Finest · 2017
Their Finest
6.62017
MovieRomanceWar
During the Blitz of World War II, a female screenwriter works on a film celebrating England's resilience as a way to buoy a weary populace's spirits. Her efforts to dramatise the true story of two sisters who undertook their own maritime mission to rescue wounded soldiers are met with mixed feelings by a dismissive all-male staff.
Son of RambowSon of Rambow · 2007
Son of Rambow
6.72007
MovieComedy
Will is looking for an escape from his family when he encounters Lee, the school bully. Armed with a video camera and a copy of Rambo, Lee plans to make his own action-packed video epic.
NostradamusNostradamus · 2006
Nostradamus
1.02006
MovieTV MovieDrama
The trials and horrific visions that made the most famous mystic of all time.
GreedGreed · 2019
Greed
5.62019
MovieComedyDrama
A retail billionaire's 60th birthday party is celebrated in an exclusive hotel on the Greek island of Mykonos.
The Night WatchThe Night Watch · 2011
The Night Watch
5.82011
MovieDramaWar
Four Londoners are inseparably linked by their wartime experiences. In a time when the barriers of sexuality and social convention have been broken down, they enjoy a freedom never experienced before.
Love You MoreLove You More · 2008
Love You More
5.92008
MovieDrama
Two teenagers are drawn together by the Buzzcocks' single 'Love You More' during the summer of 1978.
The Girl in the CaféThe Girl in the Café · 2005
The Girl in the Café
7.12005
MovieComedyDrama
Lawrence, an aging, lonely civil servant falls for Gina, an enigmatic young woman. When he takes her to the G8 Summit in Reykjavik, however, their bond is tested by Lawrence's professional obligations.
On a Clear DayOn a Clear Day · 2005
On a Clear Day
6.32005
MovieDrama
After decades of laboring as a Glasgow shipbuilder, Frank Redmond, a no-nonsense 55-year-old working-class man, suddenly finds himself laid off. For the first time in his life, he is without a job or a sense of direction, and he's too proud to ask for guidance. His best mates - rascally Danny, timid Norman and cynical Eddie - are there for him, but Frank still feels desperately alone. An offhand remark from Danny inspires Frank to challenge himself. Already contemplating the state of his relationships with loving wife Joan and all-but-estranged son Rob, Frank is determined to shore up his own self-confidence. He will attempt the near impossible - swimming the English Channel.
Esther KahnEsther Kahn · 2000
Esther Kahn
6.02000
MovieDramaRomance
A Jewish girl in 19th century London dreams of becoming a stage actress.
National Theatre Live: The AudienceNational Theatre Live: The Audience · 2013
National Theatre Live: The Audience
8.32013
MovieDramaHistory
For sixty years, Elizabeth II has met each of her twelve Prime Ministers in a weekly audience at Buckingham Palace, a meeting like no other in British public life, it is private.
Wodehouse In ExileWodehouse In Exile · 2013
Wodehouse In Exile
7.22013
MovieDrama
An all-star cast heads up this intimate film about how author, P.G.Wodehouse, came to face a charge of treason during the Second World War and how this quintessential Englishman, creator of Jeeves and Wooster, became an exile from his own country and never set foot on English soil again.
ComplicitComplicit · 2013
Complicit
5.32013
MovieDrama
An MI5 officer's attempts to foil a possible terrorist plot are undermined by bureaucracy and moral dilemmas. Will he make the world a safer place or be complicit in making a tense situation even worse?
NWNW · 2016
NW
8.22016
MovieDrama
Two friends from a northwest London housing estate are reunited when one of them faces a messy personal crisis.
G:MT Greenwich Mean TimeG:MT Greenwich Mean Time · 1999
G:MT Greenwich Mean Time
5.61999
MovieDrama
Six London school-leavers attempt to make it in the world, balancing the challenge of trying to make a name for themselves in the music industry against the pressures and tragedies of everyday life.

TV Shows

Midsomer MurdersMidsomer Murders · 1997
Midsomer Murders
7.51997
SeriesCrimeDrama
The peacefulness of the Midsomer community is shattered by violent crimes, suspects are placed under suspicion, and it is up to a veteran DCI and his young sergeant to calmly and diligently eliminate the innocent and ruthlessly pursue the guilty.
The Last KingdomThe Last Kingdom · 2015
The Last Kingdom
8.32015
SeriesDrama
A show of heroic deeds and epic battles with a thematic depth that embraces politics, religion, warfare, courage, love, loyalty and our universal search for identity. Combining real historical figures and events with fictional characters, it is the story of how a people combined their strength under one of the most iconic kings of history in order to reclaim their land for themselves and build a place they call home.
VeraVera · 2011
Vera
7.42011
SeriesCrimeDrama
A sharp detective with a messy life, DCI Vera Stanhope patrols her “patch” of northeast England, pursuing the truth in cases of murder, kidnapping, and blackmail. Vera is obsessive about her work and faces the world with caustic wit, guile and courage.
ChernobylChernobyl · 2019
Chernobyl
8.72019
SeriesDrama
The true story of one of the worst man-made catastrophes in history: the catastrophic nuclear accident at Chernobyl. A tale of the brave men and women who sacrificed to save Europe from unimaginable disaster.
The CaptureThe Capture · 2019
The Capture
7.72019
SeriesCrimeDrama
When soldier Shaun Emery's conviction for a murder in Afghanistan is overturned due to flawed video evidence, he returns to life as a free man with his young daughter. But when damning CCTV footage from a night out in London comes to light, Shaun's life takes a shocking turn and he must soon fight for his freedom once again.
Tony AwardsTony Awards · 1956
Tony Awards
1956
Series
The Antoinette Perry Award for Excellence in Theatre, more commonly known as a Tony Award, recognizes achievement in live Broadway theatre. The awards are presented by the American Theatre Wing and The Broadway League at an annual ceremony in New York City. The awards are given for Broadway productions and performances, and an award is given for regional theatre.
Waking the DeadWaking the Dead · 2001
Waking the Dead
7.22001
SeriesCrimeMystery
A detective team apply new techniques to old crimes as they solve cold cases.
Wolf HallWolf Hall · 2015
Wolf Hall
7.52015
SeriesDrama
England in the 1520s is a heartbeat from disaster. If the King dies without a male heir, the country could be destroyed by civil war. Henry VIII wants to annul his marriage of twenty years and marry Anne Boleyn. The Pope and most of Europe oppose him. Into this impasse steps Thomas Cromwell: a wholly original man, a charmer, and a bully, both idealist and opportunist, astute in reading people, and implacable in his ambition. But Henry is volatile: one day tender, one day murderous. Cromwell helps him break the opposition, but what will be the price of his triumph?
The Hollow CrownThe Hollow Crown · 2012
The Hollow Crown
7.42012
SeriesDramaHistory
A series of British television films featuring William Shakespeare's History Plays.
No OffenceNo Offence · 2015
No Offence
7.52015
SeriesMysteryCrime
Keeping these streets clean is a Herculean task, enough to demoralize even the keenest rookie – but there’s a reason why this hotchpotch of committed cops are on this force, on this side of town. Drug labs, arsonists, neo-Nazis and notorious murderers are all in a day’s work for this close-knit team, led by the dizzyingly capable but unquestionably unhinged DI Vivienne Deering. But when a particularly twisted serial killer emerges it leaves even the most hardened of these seasoned coppers reeling.
LovesickLovesick · 2014
Lovesick
7.22014
SeriesComedy
After finding out he has an STI, Dylan must get back in touch with every girl he has ever had sex with to let them know the bad news.
Philip K. Dick's Electric DreamsPhilip K. Dick's Electric Dreams · 2017
Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams
7.02017
SeriesSci-Fi & FantasyDrama
A diverse anthology of ambitious, moving tales inspired by Philip K Dick's short stories.
PlebsPlebs · 2013
Plebs
7.32013
SeriesComedy
Sitcom about three desperate young men from the suburbs who try to get laid, hold down jobs and climb the social ladder in the big city - which just happens to be ancient Rome.
Urban MythsUrban Myths · 2017
Urban Myths
7.42017
SeriesComedyDrama
Our Urban Myths are stories that have been passed down over time and have now become part of urban folklore. But are they true? We take a slightly tongue in cheek, mischievous – and deliberately ambiguous – look at what might have happened...
Friday Night DinnerFriday Night Dinner · 2011
Friday Night Dinner
7.92011
SeriesComedy
Two siblings share their Friday night dinners at their parents home and, somehow, something always goes wrong.
Houdini & DoyleHoudini & Doyle · 2016
Houdini & Doyle
6.52016
SeriesDramaCrime
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Harry Houdini and Stratton are tasked with the cases that nobody else can solve. It challenges their sense of what is real and what is not. Houdini is a skeptic, while Doyle believes in the unseen. Their diverse viewpoints make solving crime a challenge and often Stratton is put in the middle. The trio will take on cases that involve vampires, ghosts, monsters and poltergeists…or are they a ruse to conceal murder?
Great ExpectationsGreat Expectations · 2011
Great Expectations
7.32011
SeriesDrama
Orphan Pip discovers through lawyer Mr. Jaggers that a mysterious benefactor wishes to ensure that he becomes a gentleman. Reunited with his childhood patron, Miss Havisham, and his first love, the beautiful but emotionally cold Estella, he discovers that the elderly spinster has gone mad from having been left at the altar as a young woman, and has made her charge into a warped, unfeeling heartbreaker.
Catherine the GreatCatherine the Great · 2019
Catherine the Great
6.72019
SeriesDrama
This four-part historical drama follows the end of Catherine the Great's reign and her affair with Russian military leader Grigory Potemkin that helped shape the future of Russian politics.
Neil Gaiman's Likely StoriesNeil Gaiman's Likely Stories · 2016
Neil Gaiman's Likely Stories
6.22016
SeriesSci-Fi & FantasyDrama
An anthology for Sky Arts, adapting four standalone, surreal, and dark fantasy short stories by Neil Gaiman.
Hang UpsHang Ups · 2018
Hang Ups
6.42018
SeriesComedy
After the collapse of his previous group therapy practice, Richard is no longer able to conduct the traditional 50-minute sessions most therapists have with their patients. Instead, he's developed a new form of therapy - weekly quick-fire sessions with his patients which take place online, through a webcam.
The GameThe Game · 2014
The Game
7.32014
SeriesDrama
"The Game" is a 1970s Cold War spy thriller set in the world of espionage. It tells the story of the invisible war fought by MI5 as it battles to protect the nation from the threats of the Cold War.
The Bletchley CircleThe Bletchley Circle · 2012
The Bletchley Circle
7.62012
SeriesDramaMystery
The Bletchley Circle follows the journey of four ordinary women with extraordinary skills that helped to end World War II. Set in 1952, Susan, Millie, Lucy and Jean have returned to their normal lives, modestly setting aside the part they played in producing crucial intelligence, which helped the Allies to victory and shortened the war. When Susan discovers a hidden code behind an unsolved murder she is met by skepticism from the police. She quickly realises she can only begin to crack the murders and bring the culprit to justice with her former friends. The Bletchley Circle paints a vivid portrait of post-war Britain in this fictional tale of unsung heroes.
Dirk GentlyDirk Gently · 2012
Dirk Gently
7.02012
SeriesComedy
Detective Dirk Gently operates based on the fundamental interconnectedness of all things.
The Trial of Christine KeelerThe Trial of Christine Keeler · 2019
The Trial of Christine Keeler
6.72019
SeriesDrama
The minister, his mistress, and her lover the spy. The story of the woman at the centre of one of the 20th century's biggest scandals – which changed Britain forever.