Paul Julian Whitehouse, better known as Paul Whitehouse, is a multi-talented Englishman who is widely recognized for his contributions as an actor, comedian, writer, presenter, and producer.
His notable credits include appearances on sketch comedy shows such as Harry Enfield & Chums, The Fast Show and Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing.
Through his extensive body of work, Whitehouse has solidified his reputation in the industry as a skilled and versatile entertainer.
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- Full name: Paul Julian Whitehouse
- Stage name: Paul Whitehouse
- Date of Birth: May 17, 1958
- Age: 65
- Birthplace: Stanley, Glamorgan, Wales
- Nationality: Welsh
- Occupation: Actor
- Height: 1.73 m
- Parents: Harry and Anita Whitehouse
- Siblings: Unknown
- Spouse: Lisa Dwan
- Children: Lauren and Delilah
- Relationship: Married
- Net worth: $19 million
Early life and education
Paul Whitehouse is an English actor and comedian who was born on May 17, 1958 in Stanley, Glamorgan, Wales. He was raised by his loving parents, Harry and Anita Whitehouse.
Unfortunately, there are no detailed information about his siblings in the media. Starting his educational journey, Paul enrolled at the prestigious School of Global Development at the University of East Anglia and completed his studies at the University of East Anglia.
Profession
Whitehouse’s career began in the late 1980s when he appeared on popular shows such as The Craig Ferguson Show and Vic Reeves’ Night Life. However, in the early 1990s he gained recognition when he became a regular contributor to Harry Enfield’s television show.
Building on this success, Whitehouse and Enfield teamed up to create their sketch show, Harry Enfield and Friends. The show ran for four seasons from 1994 to 1997 and cemented Whitehouse’s status as a standout in the comedy world.
Whitehouse’s career took a major turn in 1994 when he co-created and starred in Fast & Furious, a sketch comedy show known for its quick wit that quickly became a major force in British comedy in the 1990s.
Whitehouse showcased his versatility in the play as he played a variety of characters, such as Ted, a simple-minded Irish gardener, Rowley Birkin QC, an upper-class lawyer, and Arthur Atkinson, a shopkeeper from the North.
After The Fast Show ended in 1997, Whitehouse remained active in the entertainment industry. He teamed up with Harry Enfield to appear in the BBC sketch show Harry and Paul (originally titled Hell Red! It’s Harry and Paul).
In addition, he also dabbled in sitcom writing, creating “Happiness”, and served as the writer and star of the series. Whitehouse’s talents also extended to the big screen, and he has appeared in films such as “Corpse Bride”, “Alice in Wonderland” and “The Death of Stalin”.
In recent years, Whitehouse has gained notoriety for his involvement in the BBC fishing show Mortimer and Whitehouse: Go Fishing, starring Bob Mortimer. The show has been widely praised for its heartwarming nature, comedic elements and emphasis on the value of friendship.
Awards and nominations
British Academy of Television Arts Awards
- Best Comedy Performance (Fast & Furious)
- Best Comedy Show (Harry and Paul)
- The Writers Guild Award
British Comedy Awards
- Best Comedy Actor (Fast & Furious)
- Best Comedy Show (Harry and Paul)
- National Film Awards
- Nominated for Best Performance in an Animated Film (Chuck Steel: Night of the Vampire)
- Nominated for Best Supporting Actor (Brian Penn: A Tribute)
Social Media
- Twitter: @paulwhitehouse
- Instagram: @paulwhitehouse1
- Facebook: Paul Whitehouse
Personal life
Whitehouse, 65, has been dating actress and author Lisa Dwan for more than 20 years, beginning in the early 2000s. During their relationship, they welcomed two beautiful daughters, Lauren and Delilah.
In addition to these two daughters, Whitehouse is also the proud father of Molly and Sophie, two children from his first marriage to Fiona Barton. Therefore, the Whitehouse family has four lovely daughters: Molly, Sophie, Lauren and Delilah.
Filmography
Movie
- Eat the Rich
- moment
- The Island of Dr. Moreau
- Spice World
- Chicken Run
- Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
- Corpse Bride
- Finding Neverland
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
- Alice in Wonderland
- Burke and Hale
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
- Alice Through the Looking Glass
- The Death of Stalin
- Ghost Stories
- Duke
- Why didn’t they ask Evans?
net worth
Paul Whitehouse is a multi-talented British celebrity who has a net worth of $19 million. He is known for his versatility and has excelled in several fields including acting, comedy, writing, hosting, and television production.
Whitehouse has gained widespread recognition for his outstanding contribution to sketch comedy through hit shows such as The Fast Show, Harry and Paul and Mortimer and Whitehouse: Go Fishing.
In addition, he has demonstrated his acting prowess in famous films such as “Corpse Bride”, “Alice in Wonderland” and “The Death of Stalin”.
