Paul Bown - Actor Profile

Paul Bown

Acting
Updated: Apr 16, 2026
16Total Films
7.2 Highest Rated
Born: Oct 11, 1957
Birth Place: Fenton, Staffordshire, England, UK

About Paul Bown

Paul Bown is an English actor. Bown is best known for playing Malcolm Stoneway in the Granada Television sitcom Watching.

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

Paul Bown Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Paul Bown reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 16 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 25% of Paul Bown'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 The Damned United, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Paul Bown Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Paul Bown's career based on audience ratings.

★7.2
The Damned United (2009) movie poster
★7.2

The Damned United: Taking over Leeds United, Brian Clough's abrasive approach and his clear dislike of the players' dirty style of play mak

The Damned United

2009•Drama
★6.8
Peterloo (2018) movie poster
★6.8

Peterloo: An epic portrayal of the events surrounding the infamous 1819 Peterloo Massacre, where a peaceful pro-democracy rally at

Peterloo

2018•History
★6.7
The History of Mr Polly (2007) movie poster
★6.7

The History of Mr Polly: When Alfred Polly fails to find fulfilment as a shop keeper, he leaves his wife and sets out on the open road to see whe

The History of Mr Polly

2007•Drama
★6.6
The Carer (2016) movie poster
★6.6

The Carer: Dorottya is a young Hungarian actress with a burning desire: to make it on the English stage. Legendary actor, Sir Micha

The Carer

2016•Comedy
★6.4
The Hippopotamus (2017) movie poster
★6.4

The Hippopotamus: Disgraced poet Ted Wallace is summoned to his friend's country manor to investigate a series of unexplained miracles.

The Hippopotamus

2017•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie Paul Bown has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2018 Peterloo Richard Wainwright, a Mill Owner Hit Similar →
2017 The Hippopotamus Roddy Average Similar →
2016 The Carer Head Examiner Hit Similar →
2013 The Arbiter Peter Flop Similar →
2009 The Damned United Mike Bamber Hit Similar →
2008 Caught in a Trap Mr. Thornton Average Similar →
2007 The History of Mr Polly Teacher Hit Similar →
2005 Planespotting Ralph Flop Similar →
2001 High Heels and Low Lifes Barman (as Paul Brown) Average Similar →
1996 Jude Uncle Jim Average Similar →
1995 Butterfly Kiss Gary Average Similar →
1988 Reasonable Force Prynne Flop Similar →
1987 Up Line Victor Technology Flop Similar →
1987 Coast to Coast Police Constable Average Similar →
1985 Transmutations Nygaard Flop Similar →
1985 Morons from Outer Space Julian Tope Flop Similar →

Paul Bown - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Paul Bown?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Paul Bown is "The Damned United" with a rating of 7.2/10.

How many movies has Paul Bown acted in?

Paul Bown has been featured in at least 16 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Paul Bown?

Other notable films include "Peterloo", "The History of Mr Polly", and "The Carer".

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