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Paul Riley

b. 1970

British actor

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About Paul Riley

Born 1970. Paul Riley is a British actor, comedian and television actor.

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.

Life and career He grew up in a housing estate in northern Glasgow. His father was a shipyard worker and his mother worked at the Tennent Caledonian brewery. He had a minor role in an episode of Taggart.

Riley 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. From 2002 to 2019, he played the character Winston Ingram, a pensioner in the long-running BBC comedy sitcom Still Game.

In 2023, he performed a personal show 'Auld Before my Time' at some UK entertainment venues.

Awards and recognition On 1 November 2006, it was announced that Riley had been nominated for a BAFTA Scotland award for his role 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.

In 2025, Riley as Winston from Still Game was represented in a public art mural in Glasgow.

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Dear Green Place; Still Game
Also known as
Paul William Riley

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Paul Riley?

British actor

When was Paul Riley born?

Paul Riley was born on 17 January 1970 in Glasgow.

What is Paul Riley's occupation?

Paul Riley is an actor, comedian and television actor.

What nationality is Paul Riley?

Paul Riley is British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Paul Riley

· Wikidata: Q7153234

· DBpedia: Paul Riley (actor)

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