Paul Copley

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Characters played by Paul Copley

Albert Mason — Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale (2025)

Hall boy at Downton Abbey, young servant representing the next generation.

Station Master — Enola Holmes (2020)

Railway official who briefly interacts with Enola during her travels.

Mason — Downton Abbey: A New Era (2022)

Local worker or contact in France, assists with villa restoration.

Mathews — Hornblower: Mutiny (2001)

Royal Navy officer, serves as a competent peer in naval operations.

Bakey — Alfie Darling (1975)

Alfie's truck-driving partner and friend.

Matthews — Hornblower: Duty (2003)

Naval officer serving under Hornblower, noted for his competence and adherence to duty.

Paton — The Shadow in the North (2007)

Minor assistant helping with logistical or administrative investigative tasks.

Matthews — Hornblower: The Even Chance (1998)

Early subordinate on Indefatigable who assists Hornblower during the prize crew mission. Later returns as the Boatswain of HMS Hotspur, proving himself a seasoned, reliable, and loyal officer essential to Hornblower's command structure.

Matthews — Hornblower: Loyalty (2003)

Royal Navy officer, assists Hornblower in navigation and tactical planning.

Mathews — Hornblower: The Examination for Lieutenant (1998)

Naval officer involved in examinations and fleet operations, serves as peer to Hornblower.

Matthews — Hornblower: The Duchess and the Devil (1999)

Naval officer serving under Hornblower, participates in court-martial and tactical ops.

Career Overview

Paul Copley has 87 screen credits in a career dating back to 1965. Their work spans 6 cinematic universes — most prominently Hornblower Collection with 8 titles. Signature works include Happy, Ticker, Mucking Out. 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
87
Birth Date
1944-11-25
Birth Place
Denby Dale, West Yorkshire, England, UK

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 6 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q15463457), public domain (CC0).