Paddy Considine Age, Height, Weight, Wife, Net Worth 2026
Paddy Considine is an English actor, director, screenwriter, and musician known for intense, emotionally complex performances in independent films and major television roles. He gained widespread recognition for playing King Viserys I Targaryen in HBO’s House of the Dragon and has a long collaboration with director Shane Meadows.
Patrick George Considine was born on September 5, 1973, in Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, England. he is 53 years old. He grew up in the Winshill area of Burton on a council estate as the youngest of six children (one brother and four sisters). His father, Martin Joseph Considine, was of Irish descent; his mother is Pauline. He has spoken about a difficult childhood.
Considine made his feature film debut in Shane Meadows’ A Room for Romeo Brass (1999). He continued working with Meadows on Dead Man’s Shoes (2004), a critically acclaimed revenge drama that solidified his reputation for portraying damaged, intense characters.
Other notable film roles include:
In America (2002)
Cinderella Man (2005)
The Bourne Ultimatum (2007)
Hot Fuzz (2007) and The World’s End (2013) — part of the Three Flavours Cornetto trilogy
Macbeth (2015)
The Death of Stalin (2017)
As a filmmaker, he wrote and directed the short Dog Altogether (2007), which won a BAFTA and a Silver Lion at Venice. His feature directorial debut, Tyrannosaur (2011), earned a BAFTA for Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer.
On television he has appeared in Peaky Blinders, The Outsider, The Third Day, and most prominently as King Viserys I Targaryen in House of the Dragon (2022–2024). He later took a lead role in the Paramount+ series MobLand (2025–).
Paddy Considine Wife
Paddy Considine married Shelley Insley in 2002; the couple had been together since their late teens. They have three children and continue to live in the Burton upon Trent area.
Physical Appearance
Height
5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Hair Color
Brown
Eye Color
Often described as blue/dark
Build
Lean / average
Paddy Considine Net Worth
Paddy Considine’s net worth is estimated at around $4 million. This figure reflects his long career in independent film, supporting roles in major Hollywood productions, television work (including House of the Dragon), and directing. Exact personal finances are not publicly detailed.
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How old is Paddy Considine?
He was born on September 5, 1973, and is 53 years old.
