Paddy McGuinness - Actor Profile

Paddy McGuinness

Acting
Updated: Apr 17, 2026
21Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 14, 1973
Birth Place: Farnworth, Lancashire, England, UK

About Paddy McGuinness

​Patrick Joseph "Paddy" McGuinness is an English stand-up comedian, comedy actor, television personality and presenter. Born in Farnworth, Bolton, he is best known for his performances alongside comedian Peter Kay, and as the host of dating programme Take Me Out.

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Paddy McGuinness Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Paddy McGuinness reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 21 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Paddy McGuinness's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 29% of Paddy McGuinness's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Top Gear: A Tribute to Sabine Schmitz, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Paddy McGuinness Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Paddy McGuinness's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0
Top Gear: A Tribute to Sabine Schmitz (2021) movie poster
★9.0

Top Gear: A Tribute to Sabine Schmitz: Top Gear will pay tribute to Queen of the Nürburgring Sabine Schmitz, who died last month aged 51, with a half-hour spec

Top Gear: A Tribute to Sabine Schmitz

2021•TV Movie
★8.0
Comic Relief 2023 (2023) movie poster
★8.0

Comic Relief 2023: David Tennant is joined in the studio by Paddy McGuinness, Zoe Ball, Joel Dommett and AJ Odudu. Comedians Flo and Joan

Comic Relief 2023

2023•Family
★8.0
Channel 4's Comedy Gala 2013 (2013) movie poster
★8.0

Channel 4's Comedy Gala 2013: A host of great comic talents, on stage and in sketches, gather together at London's O2 Arena to play to an audience of

Channel 4's Comedy Gala 2013

2013•Comedy
★7.0
Peter Kay: 20 Years of Funny (2015) movie poster
★7.0

Peter Kay: 20 Years of Funny: Documentary looking at the career to date of Peter Kay, from Bolton schoolboy to award-winning, record-breaking comic, a

Peter Kay: 20 Years of Funny

2015•Comedy
★6.5
Keith Lemon's Back t'Future Tribute (2015) movie poster
★6.5

Keith Lemon's Back t'Future Tribute: A one-off 90 minute special in which Keith Lemon pays tribute to the iconic Back To The Future films.

Keith Lemon's Back t'Future Tribute

2015•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie Paddy McGuinness has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2024 Comic Relief 2024: Funny for Money Self Flop Similar →
2023 Comic Relief 2023 Self - Host Super Hit Similar →
2022 Paddy and Christine McGuinness: Our Family and Autism Self - Presenter Flop Similar →
2021 Top Gear: A Tribute to Sabine Schmitz Self Super Hit Similar →
2020 The Big New Year's In Presenter Flop Similar →
2020 Top Gear: Motors, Mischief & Mayhem Self - Host Flop Similar →
2017 Miranda: Morecambe & Wise and Me Self Flop Similar →
2015 Peter Kay: 20 Years of Funny Self Hit Similar →
2015 The Abba Christmas Party Self Flop Similar →
2015 Keith Lemon's Back t'Future Tribute Biff Tannen Hit Similar →
2015 You Can't Beat a Bit of Bully Self - Narrator (voice) Flop Similar →
2013 Channel 4's Comedy Gala 2013 Self Super Hit Similar →
2013 The Security Men PC Clarke Flop Similar →
2012 Keith Lemon: The Film Gary Flop Similar →
2012 The Greatest Footie Ads Ever Host Flop Similar →
2011 Celebrity Juice: Too Juicy For TV! Self Flop Similar →
2011 Paddy McGuinness - Saturday Night Live Himself Flop Similar →
2008 Paddy McGuinness - Plus You! Live Himself Flop Similar →
2006 Paddy McGuinness - Live! Himself Flop Similar →
2005 Max & Paddy's The Power of Two Paddy O' Shea Flop Similar →
2000 Peter Kay: Live at the Top of the Tower Merch Stall Man #2 Hit Similar →

Paddy McGuinness - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Paddy McGuinness?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Paddy McGuinness is "Top Gear: A Tribute to Sabine Schmitz" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Paddy McGuinness acted in?

Paddy McGuinness has been featured in at least 21 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Paddy McGuinness?

Other notable films include "Comic Relief 2023", "Channel 4's Comedy Gala 2013", and "Peter Kay: 20 Years of Funny".

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