Sean Gilder

Biography

Sean Brian Gilder (born 1 March 1964) is an English stage, film and screen actor, he is also a playwright Gilder was born in Brampton, Cumberland, 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.

Career Overview

Sean Gilder has 55 screen credits in a career dating back to 1986. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Hornblower Collection with 8 titles. Signature works include Bad Apples, The Fall, Rust. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For

Acting

Gender

male

Known Credits

55

Birth Date

1964-03-01 00:00:00

Birth Place

Brampton, Cumberland, England, UK

Known For

• 

  Bad Apples
• 

  The Fall
• Rust
• 

  The Selfish Giant
• 

  Faithless
• 

  Starve Acre

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

• Hornblower Collection (8 titles)
• King Arthur Series (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

• Robert Emms (3 collaborations)
• Saoirse Ronan (1 collaborations)
• Jacob Anderson (1 collaborations)
• Rakie Ayola (1 collaborations)
• Kerry Howard (1 collaborations)
• Jaye Jacobs (1 collaborations)
• Joanna van Kampen (1 collaborations)
• Kirris Riviere (1 collaborations)
• Dorian Simpson (1 collaborations)
• Jack Ashton (1 collaborations)

Credits

• actors (55 credits)

  • Bad Apples

    Frank

    actor

    actors
    2026
  • Starve Acre

    Gordon

    actor

    actors
    2024
  • Mary & George

    - The Hunt (2024) ... Sir Thomas Compton actor actors

    - The Second Son (2024) ... Sir Thomas Compton actor actors
    2024
  • The Undertaker

    Kelly

    actor

    actors
    2023
  • The Gold

    - I'll Be Remembered (2023) ... DI Neville Carter actor actors

    - The Boy You Were (2023) ... DI Neville Carter actor actors

    - Vengeance Is Easy, Justice Is Hard (2023) ... DI Neville Carter actor actors

    - The Consequences Are Mine (2023) ... DI Neville Carter actor actors

    - There's Something Going on in Kent (2023) ... DI Neville Carter actor actors
    2023
  • The Road Dance

    Peter

    actor

    actors
    2022
  • Slow Horses

    - Hello Goodbye (2024) ... Sam Chapman actor actors

    - Returns (2024) ... Sam Chapman actor actors

    - Penny for Your Thoughts (2024) ... Sam Chapman actor actors

    - Hard Lessons (2023) ... Sam Chapman actor actors

    - Drinking Games (2022) ... Sam Chapman actor actors
    2022
  • Sherwood

    - Episode 6 (2022) ... Dean Simmons actor actors

    - Episode 4 (2022) ... Dean Simmons actor actors

    - Episode 3 (2022) ... Dean Simmons actor actors

    - Episode 1 (2022) ... Dean Simmons actor actors
    2022
  • The Amazing Mr. Blunden

    Dave Tucker

    actor

    actors
    2021
  • Shadow and Bone

    - No Shelter But Me (2023) ... Dressen actor actors

    - A Searing Burst of Light (2021) ... Dressen actor actors
    2021
  • His Dark Materials

    - The Scholar (2020) ... Father Graves actor actors

    - The Cave (2020) ... Father Graves actor actors

    - The City of Magpies (2020) ... Father Graves actor actors
    2019
  • The Good Soldier Schwejk

    actor

    actors
    2018
  • Faithless

    Det. McIlveny

    actor

    actors
    2017
  • Atlanta

    - Cancer Attack (2022) ... Folk actor actors
    2016
  • Rust

    Richard

    actor

    actors
    2015
  • Poldark

    - Episode 3 (2018) ... Tholly Tregirls actor actors

    - Episode 2 (2018) ... Tholly Tregirls actor actors

    - Episode 9 (2017) ... Tholly Tregirls actor actors

    - Episode 7 (2017) ... Tholly Tregirls actor actors

    - Episode 5 (2017) ... Tholly Tregirls actor actors
    2015
  • The Last Kingdom

    - Episode 8 (2015) ... Wulfhere actor actors

    - Episode 7 (2015) ... Wulfhere actor actors

    - Episode 6 (2015) ... Wulfhere actor actors

    - Episode 5 (2015) ... Wulfhere actor actors
    2015
  • The Duchess of Malfi

    Bosola

    actor

    actors
    2014
  • The Selfish Giant

    Kitten

    actor

    actors
    2013
  • Treasure Island

    Black Dog

    actor

    actors

    - Part Two (2012) ... Black Dog actor actors

    - Part One (2012) ... Black Dog actor actors
    2012
  • Death in Paradise

    - Somewhere in Time (2021) ... Skip Marsden actor actors
    2011
  • Vera

    - Tuesday's Child (2016) ... Bobby actor actors
    2011
  • The 9/11 Faker

    Self - Narrator US (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2008
  • The Fall

    Walt Purdy

    actor

    actors
    2006
  • Life on Mars

    - Episode 8 (2007) ... Leslie Johns actor actors
    2006
  • Doctor Who: The Christmas Invasion

    Sycorax Leader

    actor

    actors
    2005
  • Desire Management

    Crying Man

    actor

    actors
    2005
  • Doctor Who Confidential

    - Fear Factor (2006) ... actor actors
    2005
  • King Arthur

    Jols

    actor

    actors
    2004
  • Shameless

    - Episode 16 (2010) ... Paddy Maguire actor actors

    - Episode 15 (2010) ... Paddy Maguire actor actors

    - Episode 14 (2010) ... Paddy Maguire actor actors

    - Episode 13 (2010) ... Paddy Maguire actor actors

    - Episode 12 (2010) ... Paddy Maguire actor actors
    2004
  • New Tricks

    - Ice-Cream Wars (2006) ... actor actors
    2004
  • Hornblower: Duty

    Styles

    actor

    actors
    2003
  • Hornblower: Loyalty

    Styles

    actor

    actors
    2003
  • Gangs of New York

    Rat Pit Game Master

    actor

    actors
    2002
  • AKA

    Tim Lyttleton

    actor

    actors
    2002
  • Mike Bassett: England Manager

    Journalist

    actor

    actors
    2001
  • Hornblower: Retribution

    Styles

    actor

    actors
    2001
  • Hornblower: Mutiny

    Styles

    actor

    actors
    2001
  • Honest

    The Hawk

    actor

    actors
    2000
  • Don Quixote

    Captain

    actor

    actors
    2000
  • Hornblower: The Frogs and the Lobsters

    Styles

    actor

    actors
    1999
  • Hornblower: The Duchess and the Devil

    Styles

    actor

    actors
    1999
  • Hornblower: The Examination for Lieutenant

    Styles

    actor

    actors
    1998
  • Hornblower: The Even Chance

    Styles

    actor

    actors
    1998
  • Far from the Madding Crowd

    Joseph Poorgrass

    actor

    actors
    1998
  • Clancy's Kitchen

    Nick

    actor

    actors
    1997
  • The Investigator

    actor

    actors
    1997
  • Dual Balls

    actor

    actors
    1997
  • Midsomer Murders

    - The Ballad of Midsomer County (2015) ... Danny Carver actor actors
    1997
  • Touching Evil

    - What Amathus Wants (2) (1997) ... Steve Carroll actor actors

    - What Amathus Wants (1) (1997) ... Steve Carroll actor actors

    - The Lost Boys (2) (1997) ... Steve Carroll actor actors

    - The Lost Boys (1) (1997) ... Steve Carroll actor actors
    1997
  • Circles of Deceit: Kalon

    Tarleton

    actor

    actors
    1996
  • The Innocent Sleep

    Police Constable

    actor

    actors
    1996
  • Rich Deceiver

    Sean Murphy

    actor

    actors
    1995
  • A Touch of Frost

    - Unknown Soldiers (1996) ... Cpl Devenish actor actors
    1992
  • Casualty

    - Love Hurts (2003) ... DS Langen actor actors

    - Flight (2003) ... D.I. Langen actor actors

    - Trials and Tribulations (1995) ... D.S. Hennessy actor actors

    - Crossing the Line (1994) ... DS Hennessy actor actors

    - In the Black (1994) ... D.S. Hennessy actor actors
    1986