Bill Paterson Net Worth 2023: Bio, Age, Wiki, Wife, Income (Updated)

What Is Bill Paterson’s Net Worth? (Recent Reports)

Net Worth $7 Million
BornJune 3, 1945
Age77 Years Old
BirthplaceGlasgow, Scotland
OccupationActor, and Radio Show Host
Last Updated2023

Bill Paterson is an actor and radio show host from Scotland. As of 2023, his net worth is approximately $7 million

Currently, he plays Lord Lyman Beesbury in the “Game of Thrones” prequel “House of the Dragon.

He has appeared in many films and TV series such as “Truly, Madly, Deeply” (1990), “Doctor Who” (2010), “Outlander” (2014), “Fleabag” (2016), and “Good Omens” (2019).

Would you like to know more about him? If yes, keep reading! 

Bill Paterson Biography/Wikipedia/Wiki

Real NameWilliam Tulloch Paterson
Known AsBill Paterson
Date of Birth June 3, 1945
Age77 Years Old
Gender Male
Horoscope Gemini
NationalityScottish 
EthnicityWhite
ReligionUnknown
Height 5 ft 7 in
Weight 70 kg
Marital StatusMarried
SpouseHildegard Bechtler
Children2
Net Worth$7 Million
ProfessionActor and Radio Show Host

How Was Bill Paterson’s Early Life And Education?

William Tulloch Paterson, known as Bill Paterson, was born on June 3, 1945, in Glasgow, Scotland. 

He was brought up in Dennistoun by his father, a plumber, and his mother, a hairstylist.

He stated that he developed an interest in acting after a school trip to the Citizens Theatre in the Gorbals in 1961.

After school, he initially chose to pursue a career in architecture and spent three years doing the same, before deciding to attend the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama.

How Did Bill Paterson Start His Career?

Paterson started acting professionally in the 60s with his debut in 1967, in Bertolt Brecht‘s “The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui” at the Glasgow Citizens Theatre

He later featured in John Byrne‘s first-ever play “Writer’s Camp” at the Edinburgh Festival. 

His most significant roles in 1978 were as a police Sergeant of Scotland Yard in “The Odd Job” and then in the award-winning drama “Licking Hitler.” 

Also in 1978, he gave the voice of the Assistant Arcturan Pilot in an episode of the original BBC Radio version of “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy.”

He played a man named Lopakhin in the BBC‘s “The Cherry Orchard” in 1981.

He was also featured in the Brecht play “Schweik in the Second World War. The play was organized at the National Theatre, and he was nominated for a Laurence Oliver Award for his performance. 

In the 1980s, he appeared in many movies including “The Killing Fields,” “Comfort and Joy” and “A Private Function” (1984), “Dutch Girls” (1985), and “The Adventures of Baron Munchausen” (1987).

He played major roles in the drama films “Truly, Madly, Deeply” (1990) and “Chaplin” (1992).

His prominent movies from the 2000s include “Bright Young Things” (2003), “Miss Potter” (2006), and “How to Lose Friends & Alienate People” (2008).

From 2009 to 2010, he was seen playing George Castle in the crime series “Law & Order: UK.

In 2010, Paterson starred in the long-running drama “Doctor Who” as Professor Edwin Bracewell. 

He portrayed lawyer Ned Gowan in the period TV series “Outlander” (2014). 

From 2016 to 2019, he was seen playing the father of the main character in the British TV show “Fleabag” and in 2019, Paterson also performed in the BBC drama “Guilt. 

Currently, he is part of the fantasy drama “House of the Dragon” as Lord Lyman Beesbur. 

Personal Life

Paterson married German stage designer Hildegard Bechtler in 1984. They have two children

The couple resides in North London near Tufnell Park.

How Does Bill Paterson Make Money?

The major sources of income through which Paterson makes his money are

  • Earning from acting in movies 
  • Earning from acting in television shows
  • Earning from hosting shows
  • Earning from selling books

Bill Paterson’s Career Highlights

  • Paterson won the Lifetime Achievement Award of the Scottish BAFTA.
  • He was nominated for the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Comedy Performance in 1982.
  • He was nominated for Screen Actors Guild Award for “Fleabag” in 2020.

Bill Paterson’s Social Media Handles

  • Facebook 
  • Instagram
  • Twitter

Success Lessons From Bill Paterson’s Life

  • Work hard.
  • Be courageous.

Summary

Bill Paterson is an actor known for his roles in movies and shows such as “Fleabag,” “Law & Order: London,” and “House of the Dragon.”

I hope you are inspired by his story.

As per recent updates, the net worth of Bill Paterson is $7 million…!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Here are a few questions that are asked about Bill Paterson, such as his career, family, early life… 

What is Bill Paterson’s age? 

Bill Paterson was born on June 3, 1945, which makes him 77 years old, as of 2023. 

Which John Byrne play did Bill Paterson first appear in? 

Bill Paterson appeared in John Byrne’s debut play titled “Writer’s Camp.”

What character does Bill Paterson portray in “House of the Dragon”? 

Bill Paterson plays the role of Lord Lyman Beesbury in the “Game of Thrones” prequel series “House of the Dragon.”

When did Bill Paterson get married? 

Bill Paterson got married to Hildegard Bechtler in 1984.

Where is Bill Paterson from?

He is from Glasgow, Scotland.

P.S. Paterson‘s net worth given in the article is just an approximate figure sourced from various high-quality sources. 

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