Role Film actor | Name Sean Gilder Years active 1989–present | |
Full Name Sean Brian Gilder Education Queen Mary University of London Children Thomas Gilder, Violet Gilder Movies and TV shows Similar People Clio Barnard, Robin Weaver, Tina Malone, C S Forester, Paul Abbott | ||
Poldark, Season 3: Tholly Tregirls
Sean Brian Gilder (born 1 March 1964) is an English stage, film and screen actor, he is also a playwright.
Contents
- Poldark Season 3 Tholly Tregirls
- The Selfish Giant QA
- Other media appearances
- Personal life
- Filmography
- References
Gilder was born in Brampton, Cumbria, England. He is best known for his portrayal of Paddy Maguire on Shameless from 2005 to 2010, and as Styles on Hornblower. He has appeared in Doctor Who (as the Sycorax Leader) as well as New Tricks, Gangs of New York, and the 2004 film, King Arthur. In Mike Bassett: England Manager he was one of the journalists. According to The Sun newspaper Gilder left Shameless after series 7 with the reason rumoured to be his bad relationship with actress Tina Malone, who played his character's on screen wife Mimi. Also starring in Poldark as Tholly Tregirls
The Selfish Giant Q&A
Other media appearances
In March 2008 Sean appeared as Paddy's gay twin brother Noel in Shameless, however in a trick to viewers, Noel was credited as being played by Neil Grade, an anagram of Sean Gilder. On 3 April 2008 He appeared on The Paul O'Grady Show alongside fellow Shameless star Alice Barry, who played Lillian Tyler.
In January 2014 he was Bosola in The Duchess of Malfi, playing opposite Gemma Arterton in the inaugural production at the Sam Wanamaker Theatre.
In June 2017 he appeared in the third series of the BBC drama Poldark, as Tholly Tregirls.
Personal life
Gilder attended Queen Mary, University of London where he earned a BA (Hons) in Modern History and Third World Studies. He then trained at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art and entered the profession in 1987. He is married to the actress Robin Weaver and they have two children named Thomas and Violet.
Filmography
Actor
2024
Mary & George (TV Series) as
Sir Thomas Compton
- Episode #1.5 (2024) - Sir Thomas Compton
- The Hunt (2024) - Sir Thomas Compton
- The Second Son (2024) - Sir Thomas Compton
2024
National Theatre Live: Dear England as
Sam Allardyce
2022
Slow Horses (TV Series) as
Sam Chapman
- Hard Lessons (2023) - Sam Chapman
- Drinking Games (2022) - Sam Chapman
2023
The Undertaker as
Kelly
2023
Starve Acre as
Gordon
2021
Shadow and Bone (TV Series) as
Dreesen
- No Shelter But Me (2023) - Dreesen
- A Searing Burst of Light (2021) - Dreesen
2023
The Gold (TV Series) as
DI Neville Carter
- I'll Be Remembered (2023) - DI Neville Carter
- The Boy You Were (2023) - DI Neville Carter
- Vengeance Is Easy, Justice Is Hard (2023) - DI Neville Carter
- The Consequences Are Mine (2023) - DI Neville Carter
- There's Something Going on in Kent (2023) - DI Neville Carter
- To Be a King (2023) - DI Neville Carter
2022
Sherwood (TV Series) as
Dean Simmons
- Episode #1.6 (2022) - Dean Simmons
- Episode #1.4 (2022) - Dean Simmons
- Episode #1.3 (2022) - Dean Simmons
- Episode #1.1 (2022) - Dean Simmons
2022
Atlanta (TV Series) as
Folk
- Cancer Attack (2022) - Folk
2021
The Amazing Mr Blunden (TV Movie) as
Dave Tucker
2021
The Road Dance as
Peter
2021
Death in Paradise (TV Series) as
Skip Marsden
- Somewhere in Time (2021) - Skip Marsden
2020
His Dark Materials (TV Series) as
Father Graves
- The Scholar (2020) - Father Graves
- The Cave (2020) - Father Graves
- The City of Magpies (2020) - Father Graves
2020
Out of Her Mind (TV Series) as
Simon
- The Beautiful Garden (2020) - Simon
- Pants on Fire (2020) - Simon
- Pop! (2020) - Simon
2020
Cursed (TV Series) as
Bors
- Alone (2020) - Bors
- Cursed (2020) - Bors
- Nimue (2020) - Bors
2016
Our Girl (TV Series) as
Max Lane
- Episode #4.1 (2020) - Max Lane
- Episode #2.5 (2016) - Max Lane
- Episode #2.4 (2016) - Max Lane
- Episode #2.3 (2016) - Max Lane
- Episode #2.1 (2016) - Max Lane
2020
Grantchester (TV Series) as
Russell Finch
- Episode #5.6 (2020) - Russell Finch
2020
The Murders at White House Farm (TV Mini Series) as
CS George Harris
- Episode #1.5 (2020) - CS George Harris
- Episode #1.4 (2020) - CS George Harris
- Episode #1.3 (2020) - CS George Harris
- Episode #1.2 (2020) - CS George Harris
- Episode #1.1 (2020) - CS George Harris
2019
Alien: Isolation (TV Series) as
Marlow
2018
The Good Soldier Schwejk as
Judge Bernis / Mr Wendler / Sergeant at Station / ...
2017
Poldark (TV Series) as
Tholly Tregirls
- Episode #4.3 (2018) - Tholly Tregirls
- Episode #4.2 (2018) - Tholly Tregirls
- Episode #3.9 (2017) - Tholly Tregirls
- Episode #3.7 (2017) - Tholly Tregirls
- Episode #3.5 (2017) - Tholly Tregirls
- Episode #3.4 (2017) - Tholly Tregirls
- Episode #3.3 (2017) - Tholly Tregirls
- Episode #3.2 (2017) - Tholly Tregirls
2017
Faithless (Short) as
Det. McIlveny
2016
Penny Dreadful (TV Series) as
Marshall Franklin Ostow
- No Beast So Fierce (2016) - Marshall Franklin Ostow
- This World Is Our Hell (2016) - Marshall Franklin Ostow
- Good and Evil Braided Be (2016) - Marshall Franklin Ostow
- Predators Far and Near (2016) - Marshall Franklin Ostow
2016
Vera (TV Series) as
Bobby
- Tuesday's Child (2016) - Bobby
2016
Jericho (TV Series) as
Moses Kemble
- Episode #1.3 (2016) - Moses Kemble
2015
The Last Kingdom (TV Series) as
Wulfhere
- Episode #1.8 (2015) - Wulfhere
- Episode #1.7 (2015) - Wulfhere
- Episode #1.6 (2015) - Wulfhere
- Episode #1.5 (2015) - Wulfhere
2015
Rust (Short) as
Richard
2015
SunTrap (TV Series) as
Pirate Pete
- Overboard (2015) - Pirate Pete
2015
Midsomer Murders (TV Series) as
Danny Carver
- The Ballad of Midsomer County (2015) - Danny Carver
2015
Sons of Liberty (TV Mini Series) as
Thomas Hutchinson
- The Uprising (2015) - Thomas Hutchinson
- A Dangerous Game (2015) - Thomas Hutchinson
2015
Silent Witness (TV Series) as
Jim Clout
- Sniper's Nest: Part 2 (2015) - Jim Clout
- Sniper's Nest: Part 1 (2015) - Jim Clout
2014
Alien: Isolation (Video Game) as
Marlow (voice)
2014
The Duchess of Malfi (TV Movie) as
Bosola
2013
The Selfish Giant as
Kitten
2012
Monroe (TV Series) as
Mike Monkford
- Episode #2.2 (2012) - Mike Monkford
2012
Them from That Thing (TV Mini Series) as
Various
- Episode #1.2 (2012) - Various
- Episode #1.1 (2012) - Various
2012
Kidnap and Ransom (TV Series) as
Sean Cooper
- Episode #2.3 (2012) - Sean Cooper
- Episode #2.2 (2012) - Sean Cooper
- Episode #2.1 (2012) - Sean Cooper
2012
Treasure Island (TV Mini Series) as
Black Dog
- Treasure Island: Part 2 (2012) - Black Dog
- Treasure Island: Part 1 (2012) - Black Dog
2011
Inspector George Gently (TV Series) as
Joe Claverton
- Gently Upside Down (2011) - Joe Claverton
2011
The Shadow Line (TV Mini Series) as
Robert Beatty
- Episode #1.7 (2011) - Robert Beatty
- Episode #1.6 (2011) - Robert Beatty
- Episode #1.4 (2011) - Robert Beatty
- Episode #1.3 (2011) - Robert Beatty
2005
Shameless (TV Series) as
Paddy Maguire / Paddy / Patrick Maguire
- Secret Relations (2010) - Paddy Maguire
- Keep It in the Family (2010) - Paddy Maguire
- Boxer (2010) - Paddy Maguire
- Fallen Heroes (2010) - Paddy Maguire
- Great Dangers (2010) - Paddy Maguire
- The Wild Tales (2010) - Paddy Maguire
- Marry Me (2010) - Paddy Maguire
- Reunited (2010) - Paddy Maguire
- From Chatsworth To Cuba (2010) - Paddy Maguire
- The Things You Do For Love (2010) - Paddy Maguire
- Toyboy (2010) - Paddy Maguire
- Out of Control (2010) - Paddy Maguire
- Gunshot (2010) - Paddy Maguire
- Perfectly Frank (2010) - Paddy Maguire
- It's Over (2009) - Paddy Maguire
- Confession (2009) - Paddy Maguire
- Haunted by the Past (2009) - Paddy Maguire
- What About Me? (2009) - Paddy Maguire
- Cold Turkey (2009) - Paddy Maguire
- Powerless (2009) - Paddy Maguire
- To The Future (2009) - Paddy Maguire
- The Darkest Hour (2009) - Paddy Maguire
- Damaged (2009) - Paddy Maguire
- Always Leave Them Wanting More (2009) - Paddy Maguire
- Breaking Point (2009) - Paddy Maguire
- Miscarriage of Marriage (2009) - Paddy Maguire
- Loving Wife (2009) - Paddy Maguire
- All Rise (2009) - Paddy Maguire
- Trouble In Paradise (2009) - Paddy Maguire
- Remember Me (2009) - Paddy Maguire
- The Ninth Time Around (2008) - Paddy Maguire
- Assault (2008) - Paddy Maguire
- The Ties That Blind Us (2008) - Paddy Maguire
- Date A Death (2008) - Paddy Maguire
- Twin (2008) - Paddy Maguire
- Old Friends, New Enemies (2008) - Paddy Maguire
- Absent Parents (2008) - Paddy Maguire
- I Love Frank (2008) - Paddy Maguire
- Nowhere To Go (2008) - Paddy Maguire
- Frank's Big Win (2008) - Paddy Maguire
- Happy Birthday, Ma Maguire (2008) - Paddy Maguire
- Other Paddy (2008) - Paddy Maguire
- Revelations (2007) - Paddy
- Terrorist Target (2007) - Paddy
- Dangerous Situation (2007) - Paddy
- Boys, Boys, Boys (2007) - Paddy
- The Runaway (2007) - Paddy
- You Decide (2007) - Paddy
- New Romances (2007) - Paddy
- New Beginnings (2007) - Paddy
- Baby (2006) - Patrick Maguire
- Welcome to the Family (2005) - Patrick Maguire
2007
Life on Mars (TV Series) as
Leslie Johns
- Episode #2.8 (2007) - Leslie Johns
2006
The Fall as
Walt Purdy
2006
New Tricks (TV Series) as
Andy Benton
- Ice Cream Wars (2006) - Andy Benton
2005
Doctor Who (TV Series) as
Sycorax Leader
- The Christmas Invasion (2005) - Sycorax Leader
2005
The Brief (TV Series) as
DS Dearlove
- Blame (2005) - DS Dearlove
2005
Desire Management (Short) as
Crying man
1995
The Bill (TV Series) as
John Kirkby / Jerry Mulligan / Nigel Carter / ...
- The Perfect Alibi (2004) - John Kirkby
- A Different Kind of Justice (2004) - John Kirkby
- Hot Money (1999) - Jerry Mulligan
- Lies and Statistics (1996) - Nigel Carter
- Done Is Done (1995) - Billy McRae
2004
Conejo en la luna as
Mad Dog Mulligan
2004
King Arthur as
Jols
2004
Murphy's Law (TV Series) as
Mawson
- Ringers (2004) - Mawson
2003
State of Play (TV Mini Series) as
DS Mark 'Chewy' Cheweski
- Episode #1.6 (2003) - DS Mark 'Chewy' Cheweski
- Episode #1.5 (2003) - DS Mark 'Chewy' Cheweski
- Episode #1.3 (2003) - DS Mark 'Chewy' Cheweski
1994
Casualty (TV Series) as
D.S. Hennessy / D.I. Langen
- Love Hurts (2003) - D.I. Langen
- Flight (2003) - D.I. Langen
- Trials and Tribulations (1995) - D.S. Hennessy
- Crossing the Line (1994) - D.S. Hennessy
- In the Black (1994) - D.S. Hennessy
2003
Hornblower: Duty (TV Movie) as
Styles
2003
Hornblower: Loyalty (TV Movie) as
Styles
2002
Gangs of New York as
Rat Pit Game Master
2002
Ultimate Force (TV Series) as
Mick Sweeney
- The Killing of a One-Eyed Bookie (2002) - Mick Sweeney
2002
AKA as
Tim Lyttleton
2001
Mike Bassett: England Manager as
Independent Journalist
2001
Horatio Hornblower: Retribution (TV Movie) as
Styles
2001
Hornblower: Mutiny (TV Movie) as
Styles
2001
The Vice (TV Series) as
Officer Sam Shepley
- Force of Nature (2001) - Officer Sam Shepley
2000
The Knock (TV Series) as
Mark Lythgoe
- Episode #5.1 (2000) - Mark Lythgoe
2000
Honest as
The Hawk
2000
Don Quixote (TV Movie) as
Captain
1999
Dangerfield (TV Series) as
Kevin Bishop
- Instinct (1999) - Kevin Bishop
1999
Horatio Hornblower: The Wrong War (TV Movie) as
Styles
1999
Horatio Hornblower: The Duchess and the Devil (TV Movie) as
Styles
1998
Horatio Hornblower: The Fire Ship (TV Movie) as
Styles
1998
Horatio Hornblower: The Duel (TV Movie) as
Styles
1998
Far from the Madding Crowd (TV Movie) as
Joseph Poorgrass
1997
The Investigator (TV Movie) as
SIB SSGT Jamie Kennedy
1997
Dual Balls (Short)
1997
Clancy's Kitchen as
Nick
1997
Touching Evil (TV Series) as
Steve Carroll
- Deadly Web: Part 2 (1997) - Steve Carroll
- Deadly Web: Part 1 (1997) - Steve Carroll
- Through the Clouds: Part 2 (1997) - Steve Carroll
- Through the Clouds: Part 1 (1997) - Steve Carroll
1996
Circles of Deceit: Kalon (TV Movie) as
Tarleton
1996
Soldier Soldier (TV Series) as
Cpl Ewan Dalglish
- Flash Point (1996) - Cpl Ewan Dalglish
1996
Bugs (TV Series) as
Kristo
- Gold Rush (1996) - Kristo
1996
Our Friends in the North (TV Mini Series) as
PC Lukoschek
- 1984 (1996) - PC Lukoschek
1996
A Touch of Frost (TV Series) as
Cpl. Devenish
- Unknown Soldiers (1996) - Cpl. Devenish
1995
The Innocent Sleep as
Police Constable
1995
Rich Deceiver (TV Movie) as
Sean Murphy
1995
Resort to Murder (TV Mini Series) as
PC Graham
- Episode #1.5 (1995) - PC Graham
- Episode #1.4 (1995) - PC Graham
- Episode #1.3 (1995) - PC Graham
- Episode #1.2 (1995) - PC Graham
- Episode #1.1 (1995) - PC Graham
1995
Tears Before Bedtime (TV Series) as
Income Support Clerk
- Episode #1.3 (1995) - Income Support Clerk
1994
Between the Lines (TV Series) as
DS Barry Mitchell
- A Face in the Crowd (1994) - DS Barry Mitchell
1994
Knowing Me, Knowing You with Alan Partridge (TV Series) as
Liam Partridge
- Show 5 (1994) - Liam Partridge
1990
On the Up (TV Series) as
Policeman
- Walking Out (1990) - Policeman
1990
The Return of Shelley (TV Series) as
Constable Victor
- Help! (1990) - Constable Victor
1989
May to December (TV Series) as
Shop Assistant
- Send in the Clowns (1989) - Shop Assistant
1988
A Gentlemen's Club (TV Series) as
Charlie
- The Perfect Match (1988) - Charlie
Soundtrack
2003
Hornblower: Duty (TV Movie) (performer: "Yankee Doodle")
Self
2013
Dispatches (TV Series documentary) as
Self - Narrator
- Syria: Across the Lines (2013) - Self - Narrator (voice)
2009
Doctor Who Greatest Moments (TV Mini Series documentary) as
Self
- The Enemies (2009) - Self
2008
Cutting Edge (TV Series documentary) as
Self - Narrator
- The 9/11 Faker (2008) - Self - Narrator (voice)
2008
The Paul O'Grady Show (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #8.14 (2008) - Self
2006
Doctor Who Confidential (TV Series documentary) as
Self
- Fear Factor (2006) - Self
Archive Footage
2014
TV's Nastiest Villains (TV Movie documentary) as
Paddy Maguire
2014
Doctor Who: The Ultimate Companion (TV Movie documentary) as
Sycorax Leader (uncredited)
2013
The Culture Show (TV Series documentary) as
Leader
- Me, You and Doctor Who (2013) - Leader (uncredited)
2009
Doctor Who Greatest Moments (TV Mini Series documentary) as
Sycorax Leader
- The Doctor (2009) - Sycorax Leader
2006
Doctor Who Confidential (TV Series documentary) as
Sycorax Leader
- The Eleventh Doctor (2009) - Sycorax Leader (uncredited)
- The Fright Stuff (2006) - Sycorax Leader
- New New Doctor (2006) - Sycorax Leader
2007
Doctor Who (TV Series) as
Sycorax Leader
- Utopia (2007) - Sycorax Leader (uncredited)
References
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