Paddy Considine
Awards & Honours
36
Awards Won
3
Honours
2
Rankings
2
Covers
2
Records
Considine's career is marked by a rare combination of acting and directing awards. He is one of the few British filmmakers to win both a BAFTA for a short film and a BAFTA for a feature debut. His Silver Lion at Venice placed him among international auteurs. On stage, he earned nominations for both the Olivier and Tony Awards for the same role in The Ferryman, a feat achieved by few actors. His body of work, particularly Dead Man's Shoes and Tyrannosaur, is frequently cited in lists of the best British films of the 2000s and 2010s.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Honorary Doctor of Arts
Awarded for his contributions to film and theatre.
Freedom of Burton upon Trent
Honorary freedom of his hometown.
Retrospective at BFI Southbank
A career retrospective showcasing his work as actor and director.
Rankings & Lists
10 Directors to Watch
The 100 Most Influential People in British Culture
Magazine Covers
Radio Times
August 2022
House of the Dragon: The New King
Total Film
September 2022
The Crown of Viserys
Records & Feats
First person to win both a BAFTA for Best Short Film and a BAFTA for Outstanding Debut
Considine won Best Short Film for 'Dog Altogether' (2008) and Outstanding Debut for 'Tyrannosaur' (2012), a unique double in BAFTA history.
Only actor to earn Olivier and Tony nominations for the same role in the same play on both sides of the Atlantic
Nominated for Best Actor for 'The Ferryman' at the Oliviers (2013) and Tonys (2017).