Paddy Considine is an English actor, director, screenwriter and musician best known for playing anti-heroes in acclaimed British independent films, King Viserys I Targaryen in House of the Dragon, and Kevin Harrigan in the Paramount+ crime drama MobLand. A frequent collaborator of director Shane Meadows, Considine has spent three decades moving between raw indie cinema and big Hollywood and prestige-TV productions.
Personal Information
| Category | Details |
| Full Name | Patrick George Considine |
| Date of Birth | September 5, 1973 |
| Age | 53 (as of September 2026) |
| Nationality | British (English) |
| Profession | Actor, Director, Screenwriter, Musician |
| Platforms | |
| Known For | House of the Dragon (King Viserys I Targaryen), MobLand (Kevin Harrigan), Dead Man’s Shoes, The Bourne Ultimatum, Hot Fuzz, Tyrannosaur (director) |
| Net Worth | Estimated at $4 million (estimate; no single publicly confirmed figure) |
| Spouse | Shelley Insley (married 2002) |
| Children | Three children, including son Joseph and daughter Eimer |
Body Measurements
| Measurement | Details |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) |
| Weight | Approximately 154 lbs (70 kg) — estimated, not officially confirmed |
| Body Measurements | Average, athletic build (specific figures not publicly documented) |
| Body Type | Athletic/Average |
| Eye Color | Green (sometimes listed as blue-green) |
| Hair Color | Brown |
Bio & Career
- Born September 5, 1973, in Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, England.
- Broke through in British independent cinema through his collaborations with director Shane Meadows, starting with A Room for Romeo Brass (1999).
- Earned critical acclaim for Dead Man’s Shoes (2004) and an award-winning turn in Jim Sheridan’s In America (2002).
- Took on major Hollywood supporting roles in Cinderella Man, The Bourne Ultimatum, Hot Fuzz, The World’s End, and The Death of Stalin.
- Wrote and directed the acclaimed drama Tyrannosaur (2011), earning a BAFTA nomination.
- Played King Viserys I Targaryen in HBO’s House of the Dragon, a role that introduced him to a huge new global audience.
- Played arms dealer Viktor Gradov in Amazon Prime Video’s action-comedy Heads of State (2025), starring Idris Elba and John Cena.
- Appeared as small-time crook Fly in Amazon Prime Video’s action-comedy Deep Cover (2025), alongside Bryce Dallas Howard and Orlando Bloom.
- Co-starred opposite Christina Hendricks as local doctor Seamus Proctor in Chris O’Dowd’s Sky Original dramedy Small Town, Big Story, which premiered on Sky and NOW in February 2026.
- Currently stars as Kevin Harrigan in Paramount+’s crime drama MobLand, alongside Tom Hardy, Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren.
- Joined the ensemble cast of Guy Ritchie’s thriller Wife & Dog, alongside Benedict Cumberbatch, Rosamund Pike, James Norton and Anthony Hopkins.
MobLand (TV Series): Full Cast & Crew
MobLand is a crime drama created by Ronan Bennett for Paramount+, following the Harrigans and Stevensons, two warring London crime families locked in a kill-or-be-killed battle. Caught in the middle is Harry Da Souza (Tom Hardy), the Harrigans’ street-smart “fixer,” as the show explores loyalty, power and betrayal within the criminal underworld. Season 1 premiered March 30, 2025, and Season 2 premiered September 18, 2026; the series has been renewed for a Season 3.
| Actor | Character |
| Tom Hardy | Harry Da Souza |
| Pierce Brosnan | Conrad Harrigan |
| Paddy Considine | Kevin Harrigan |
| Joanne Froggatt | Jan Da Souza |
| Anson Boon | Eddie Harrigan |
| Lara Pulver | Isabella “Bella” Harrigan |
| Helen Mirren | Maeve Harrigan |
| Mandeep Dhillon | Seraphina Harrigan |
| Teddie Allen | Gina Da Souza |
| Emmett J. Scanlan | Paul O’Donnell |
| Jasmine Jobson | Zosia |
| Janet McTeer | Katherine “Kat” McAllister |
| Role | Name |
| Creator / Writer | Ronan Bennett |
| Showrunner / Writer | Jez Butterworth |
| Director / Executive Producer | Guy Ritchie |
| Director | Anthony Byrne |
| Director | Daniel Syrkin |
| Director | Lawrence Gough |
| Executive Producer | Tom Hardy |
| Executive Producer | David C. Glasser |
| Composer | Matt Bellamy (Muse) |
| Composer | Ilan Eshkeri |
Popularity
Latest News – Paddy Considine (2026)
- MobLand Season 2 is airing weekly on Paramount+ (new episodes every Friday) since its September 18, 2026 premiere, with Considine reprising Kevin Harrigan alongside Tom Hardy, Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren; the season finale is set for November 20, 2026.
- MobLand has already been renewed for a Season 3, confirmed by Paramount+ in September 2026, with Tom Hardy set to return.
- Considine co-stars opposite Christina Hendricks in the Sky Original dramedy Small Town, Big Story, created by Chris O’Dowd, which premiered on Sky and NOW in February 2026.
- He has joined the ensemble cast of Guy Ritchie’s thriller Wife & Dog, alongside Benedict Cumberbatch, Rosamund Pike, James Norton and Anthony Hopkins, now confirmed for release on October 23, 2026.
- Off-screen, Considine continues performing with his band Riding The Low, which marked its 20th anniversary with a hometown show in Burton upon Trent in October 2026.
- MobLand co-star Tom Hardy was reportedly dropped from the show in late September 2026 amid on-set tension, but Paramount+ confirmed in early October 2026 the dispute was resolved and Hardy will return for Season 3 alongside Considine.
FAQs
Who is Paddy Considine?
Paddy Considine is an English actor, director, screenwriter and musician known for Dead Man’s Shoes, House of the Dragon, and MobLand.
How old is Paddy Considine?
He was born on September 5, 1973, making him 53 years old as of September 2026.
What role does Paddy Considine play in MobLand?
He plays Kevin Harrigan, the son of family patriarch Conrad Harrigan (Pierce Brosnan) and longtime criminal partner of Harry Da Souza (Tom Hardy).
What is Paddy Considine’s net worth?
His net worth is estimated at around $4 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
Is Paddy Considine married?
Yes, he has been married to Shelley Insley since 2002, and the couple has three children.
Where can I follow Paddy Considine?
He is active on Instagram at @paddy_considine.
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