Paul Barrand
Overview
- Ethnicity
- White / European Descent
- Age Range
- 61 - 71
- Height
- 5' 10" (1m 78cm)
- Weight
- 10st. 5lb. (66kg)
- Hair Colour
- Brown
- Eye Colour
- Blue
- Build
- Slim
Credits
Year | Job Title Project Type |
Project Name Director / Company |
Location |
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2009 |
Summer Course "Acting For The Camera"
Film |
Guildford School of Acting |
Education
Year | Qualification | Where |
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2009 | Acting for the Camera - Summer Course | Guildford School of Drama |
About me
I'm a versatile actor and voiceover artist who loves the challenge of taking on roles as wide ranging as White Rabbit in Alice in Wonderland to Thomas More in Man For All Seasons, whether it be on stage, in front of camera or laying down a track for an audiobook. When not acting I'm either digging into my ancestors past lives, digging at my wife's allotment, playing golf / badminton (if time allows!)License & Passport
Passport: | Yes |
Driver's License: | Yes |
Skills
Languages Spoken | English, French, German, Italian, Spanish |
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Accents/Dialects | Australian, English - Cockney, English - London, Irish, New York, Scottish, Southern American, Welsh |
Additional Skills | Acting, Hosting/Presenting |
Organisations / Memberships | BECTU (UK) |
Highlights
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Although I've not actually modelled clothing before, I have experience of stills and film shoots. Being an actor I learn fast and take direction well.
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In 2019:
*Played Hugo Morley a writer/critic in a Murder Mystery called “A Deadly Sin” by the Killing Game;
*Played Douglas the Butler in Film Pilot called “Rumi and the Rose” by Yayati Productions;
*Played Sir Humphrey Appleby in Stage Play “Yes, Prime Minister” in Oxford - a Fiasco Theatre Production from MB Entertainment;
*Played the Clerk of Court in Music Video produced by Tiddly Films;
*Attended six Improvisation Workshops in Oxford run by KEPOW Theatre Company;
*Attended Presenting Workshop & Showreel Production at Marketing Empire TV, Wokingham;
*Attended evening Acting Workshop in Oxford run by KEPOW Theatre Company;
*Played the Rebel Leader in Role Play HEAT & HiHEAT intensive training courses for NGO’s run by Safer Edge.
In 2018:
*Played Harold Davidson chairman of WADS in a Murder Mystery called “Dramatic Exit” by the Killing Game;
*Played the Therapist in a Short Film called “Cult of Personalities” by Conor Tychowski;
*Played an Imperial Officer (c/w dialogue) in a Feature Film called “Star Wars: Episode IX”; Release date Dec 19;
*Attended 1 day Acting Workshop in London run by The Reel Scene;
*Played Robert Shillingford (food & drink presenter) in 3 episodes of series 1 of Mockumentary web series “In Other News” by Arrow Productions – Premiered Oct 18; TX on YouTube ? (IMDb credit)
*Played the Rebel Leader in several Role Play HEAT & Hi HEAT intensive training courses for NGO’s, run by Safer Edge.
In 2017:
*Played Hot Dog Man (Improvisation & Scripted) in Michael McIntyre’s Big Show (Unexpected Star of the Show) - TX on BBC1 24/12/17;
*Played Hotel Concierge (Improvisation) in Michael McIntyre’s Big Show (Unexpected Star of the Show) - TX on BBC1 16/12/17;
*Player Restaurant Diner (Improvisation & Scripted) in Michael McIntyre’s Big Show (Unexpected Star of the Show) - TX on BBC1 25/11/17;
*Played Robert Shillingford in pilot episode of Web Mockumentary series “In Other News” by Arrow Productions which has achieved Kickstarter target - series 1 to filmed in 2018;
*Played the Headmaster in an educational Video & Photoshoot by MTJ Media;
*Played the Clerk of the Court in TV Soap “Doctors” ep.124, season 19, called “A Woman Goes To War” - TX on BBC1 Dec. ‘17;
*Played Father with MN disease in TV Soap “Doctors” ep.4, season 19, called “Love & Duty” - TX on BBC1 20/04/17;
*Played Colin (Townsman) in TV Comedy series “The Windsors” - TX on Ch.4 26/07/17;
*Played Donal (Club Owner) in a Murder Mystery called “Better Late Than Never” by the Killing Game;
*Played Gameshow Host in a Film called “The Hysterical Laughter of the Cartoon Villain” (working title) by LMFYFF Productions;
*Played various characters in several Role Play HEAT & HiHEAT intensive training courses for NGO’s run by Safer Edge;
*Played Ewan (Solicitor) several times in a Murder Mystery called “Flesh & Blood” by the Killing Game.
In 2016:
*Played “Dean Mansford” PTA Treasurer - on two occasions - in a Murder Mystery called “The Deep End” by the Killing Game;
*Played Company CRO & CDO in a Corporate Video for Misys International;
*Played the Village Elder on five occasions in Role Play HEAT intensive training course for NGO’s, run by Safer Edge;
*Played Art Gallery Guest (Improvisation) in Michael McIntyre’s Big Show (Unexpected Star of the Show) - TX on BBC1;
*Played Cocktail Bar Guest (Improvisation) in Michael McIntyre’s Big Show (Unexpected Star of the Show) - TX on BBC1 03/12/16;
*Played Steven - Office Manager- in a Short Film called “Superclaims” by CRO Productions - Available on Amazon Prime;
*Played Wine Waiter in TV Comedy series “Loaded” episode 1 - TX on Ch.4 in 2017;
*Played Foreman of the Jury in TV Drama “Against The Law” - TX on BBC1 26/07/17;
*Played Noel Coward in Royal Murder Mysteries TV Drama Recon. Ep1 by Like A Shot Entertainment for UKTV - TX on Yesterday 26/06/17;
*Played a Rebel Soldier in Role Play HEAT intensive training course for NGO’s, run by Safer Edge.
In 2015:
* Won Best Actor at the Henley Drama Festival May 2015 for playing "Commander Peter Gilpin, RN" in "Hands Across The Sea" by Noel Coward performed by Breakaleg Productions;
* Played "Party Host" (introduced (c/w dialogue) Miss Jean Leckie to Arthur Conan Doyle) in episode 1 of TV drama "Arthur & George" - TX on ITV1 on 02/03/15;
* Provided the voiceover for the Tom Jakeman story which is part of the Churchill exhibition at Blenheim Palace which runs from 14/02/15 to 31/12/15;
In 2014:
* Played Pop Show host in video for The Yearning's song "If I Can't Have You" produced by Croftwerk (video is on youtube);
* Provided Voiceover for Insurance Brokers produced by purplecarrot.tv;
* Provided Voiceover (auto cue) for testimonial type video for Lyfeclub;
* Played a Serious Fraud Officer in Dramatised Documentary called “Kidnapped: Betrayed by Britain? – Panorama” – TX on BBC1 on 24/02/14;
In 2013:
* Played "ExComm member" in Dramatised Doc. called "JFK - Seven Days that made a President" by Blast Films - shown Nov 2013 on National Geographic;
* Played "OCD" in Inquisitive Pictures short film "T-Time";
* Played "Cuigy" & a "Cadet" in Oxford Theatre Guild's production of "Cyrano de Bergerac" at Oxford Playhouse on 5th to 9th March 2013;
* Played "Master" (villainous mastermind) in Inquisitive Pictures short film "Five-R";
In 2012:
* Played "Glen Matlock" of the "Sex Pistols" in "It's Kevin - Amish Sex Pistols" comedy sketch shown on BBC2 on 31/03/13;
* Attended Voiceover workshop & recording session at Cut Glass Productions;
* Played "Richard Castle" in a dramatisation of 1999 Paddington Rail Crash (broadcast on National Geographic channel - "Seconds from Disaster" series);
In 2009:
* Attended Guildford School of Acting summer school course "Acting For The Camera”. -
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