In Conversation With Actor Paul Blackthorne
Paul Blackthorne is an English actor. Although born in Shropshire, England, he spent his early childhood on British Military bases in both England and Germany and briefly attended school in Abingdon, Oxfordshire. Blackthorne broke into acting via television commercials in England.
His breakthrough commercial in the UK came in the Grim Reaper commercial for Virgin Atlantic, which was hugely successful. Numerous radio commercials followed.
Blackthorne’s first film role was as Captain Andrew Russell in the Oscar-nominated Bollywood film Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001). He spent six months learning Hindi for the role.
Since then, he has appeared mostly in American films and television shows: ER, 24, The Dresden Files in which he played the title character of Harry Dresden, as well as Lipstick Jungle.
In 2012, Blackthorne joined the main cast of The CW superhero drama series Arrow as Detective Quentin Lance. He left the series at the end of the sixth season in May 2018, but returned in the eighth and final season in the episode “Fadeout”.
Blackthorne produced and directed the documentary This American Journey (2013) and Save the Rhino Vietnam (2016) He has had photo exhibitions in London and New York, raising money for GreenPeace, British Red Cross and the Tibetan children’s villages of India.
More in Leisure
Ingram ‘incredibly proud’ after going down fighting in Brands Hatch decider
There was no fairytale ending for Tom Ingram in the 2024 British Touring Car Championship finale at Brands Hatch last weekend (5-6 October), but the former champion went down fighting with a characteristically heroic performance as circumstances cruelly conspired against him.
Ingram: We’re in the strongest position we’ve ever been
Tom Ingram is bullish about his prospects of reclaiming the biggest prize in national motorsport this weekend (5-6 October), as he prepares to go toe-to-toe for title glory in the British Touring Car Championship season finale at Brands Hatch.
Frilford Heath International – September 2024
Leading Oxfordshire Golf Club puts on amazing showcase of golfing and non-golfing activities for the business community.
From this author
The Importance of Storytelling – How It Can Help Your Business
By sharing your business story thoughtfully, you show potential customers that you’re not just another company trying to sell something, but a trusted partner with a history and purpose. In a world of ‘fake news’ and scams, it’s important for every business to demonstrate its authenticity.
10 Reasons why Deeper Business Connections Help to Build Trust
Deeper business connections offer a range of significant benefits that can contribute to long-term success. Developing deeper connections in business is not just about transactional benefits but about creating a network of support that nurtures growth, collaboration, and resilience. At B4, we help businesses make connections and build relationships. Some of our Members have been with us for well over 15 years as being part of a trusted community of people and organisations that understand the value of trust is a crucial part of their network building strategy.
Raise’24 Demonstrates the Power of Collaboration and Team Effort
At Keble College on Friday 13th December, one hundred representatives of Oxfordshire’s business and charitable communities came together to celebrate months of incredible fundraising efforts and as they all stood at the threshold of the hugely impressive Great Hall, they had already raised well over £20,000. That total has now soared to £37,500 thanks to the generosity of well over 500 donors and the hard work of 33 fundraisers.