Sean Gilder | |
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Born | Sean Brian Gilder[1] 1 March 1964 Brampton, Cumberland, England |
Alma mater | Queen Mary, University of London (BA (Hons)) Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art |
Occupation(s) | Actor, playwright |
Years active | 1989–present |
Spouse | Robin Weaver |
Children | 2 |
Sean Brian Gilder (born 1 March 1964) is an English stage, film and screen actor and playwright.
Gilder was born in Brampton, Cumberland, England. He is best known for his portrayal of Styles on Hornblower and Paddy Maguire on Shameless from 2005 to 2010. He has appeared in Doctor Who (as the Sycorax Leader) as well as New Tricks, Gangs of New York, The Fall and the 2004 film, King Arthur. In Mike Bassett: England Manager he was one of the journalists.[2] 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. More recently he appeared in a recurring role in Apple TV+’s Slow Horses, based on the book series by Mick Herron.