Paul Riley (actor)
Paul William Riley 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.
Paul Riley | |
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| Born | Paul William Riley 17 January 1970 Glasgow, Scotland |
| Occupation(s) | Actor and comedian |
| Years active | 1990–present |
| Known for | Chewin' the Fat (1999–2005) Still Game (2002–2019) Dear Green Place (2007–2008) |
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Awards
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]
References
- "BAFTA Scotland". Award Winners 2006. Retrieved 2 November 2006.
- "Chortle, the UK comedy guide". Game on – Still Game scoops Scottish Bafta. Retrieved 3 December 2006.
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