Paul Ready

Paul Ready is a British character actor. He is known principally for his work on stage, but he has also appeared in television, radio and films. He received a commendation at the 2004 Ian Charleson Awards.

Ready was born in Birmingham and attended King Edward VI Five Ways school within the city. He trained at LAMDA.

He is a regular at the National and Royal Court theatres. Recent appearances have included leading parts in Major Barbara and Saint Joan (both plays by George Bernard Shaw) and Time and the Conways. His West End credits include One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest which starred Christian Slater. Also appearing on television, Ready received notability in 2013 for appearing on the television show Utopia.

Film, Television and Radio

• The Terror (2017, TV)
• The Circuit (2016, TV)
• Home Front (2016, BBC Radio 4)
• Cuffs (2015, TV)
• The Once and Future King (2014, BBC Radio 4)
• Utopia (2013-2014, TV)
• The Tunnel (2013, TV)
• Sword of Honour (2013, radio)
• Private Peaceful (2012, film)
• Holby City (2006, TV)
• Tipping the Velvet (2002, TV)
• Maybe Baby (2000, feature film)
• Angels and Insects (1995, feature film)

Theatre

• Much Ado About Nothing (Royal Exchange, Manchester, 2014)
• Noises Off (2011–2012)
• A Woman Killed with Kindness (2011)
• London Assurance (2010)
• Time and the Conways (2009)
• Saint Joan (2007)
• Attempts on her Life (2007)
• Waves (2006)
• Crazyblackmuthafuckin'self (2002)
• Romeo and Juliet (2002)
• Mother Clap's Molly House (2001–2002)