Paul Copley was born in 1944 in West Yorkshire.   He seems to specialise in North Country types.   Most recent appearance was in “Downton Abbey”.   Films include “A Bridge Too Far” in 1977, “Zulu Dawn” and “The Remains of the Day”.   He has an extensive CV including television and the stage.   He is married to actress Natasha Pyne.

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Paul Copley was born on November 25, 1944 in Denby Dale, West Yorkshire, England. He is an actor, known for The Remains of the Day (1993), A Bridge Too Far (1977) andHoratio Hornblower: The Duel (1998).