Personal Info
Birth date
1971-05-27 (54 Years)
Gender
Male
Known for
Acting
Place of birth
London, England, UK
Also known as
پال بتانی
Paul Bettany
Biography
Paul Bettany (born 27 May 1971) is an English actor. He is best known for his roles as J.A.R.V.I.S. and Vision in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, including the Disney+ series WandaVision (2021) and the upcoming Vision Quest (2026), the former of which garnered him a Primetime Emmy Award nomination. Bettany first gained popularity for appearing in the films Gangster No. 1 (2000), A Knight's Tale (2001) and A Beautiful Mind (2001). He was nominated for a BAFTA Award for playing Stephen Maturin in Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003). Other films in which Bettany has appeared include Dogville (2003), Wimbledon (2004), The Da Vinci Code (2006), The Tourist (2010), Margin Call (2011), Legend (2015) and Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018). He made his directorial debut with the film Shelter (2014), which he also wrote and co-produced. In television and theatre, Bettany has portrayed Ian Campbell, 11th Duke of Argyll in the series A Very British Scandal and Andy Warhol in the play The Collaboration in the West End, which later came to Broadway. Description above from the Wikipedia article Paul Bettany, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Filmography
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
5.8
Overview:
After Jay Leno's second retirement from the program, Jimmy Fallon stepped in as his permanent replacement. After 42 years in Los Angeles the program was brought back to New York.Late Night with Seth Meyers
5.323
Overview:
Seth Meyers, who is "Saturday Night Live’s" longest serving anchor on the show’s wildly popular "Weekend Update," takes over as host of NBC’s "Late Night" — home to A-list celebrity guests, memorable comedy and the best in musical talent. As the Emmy Award-winning head writer for "SNL," Meyers has established a reputation for sharp wit and perfectly timed comedy, and has gained fame for his spot-on jokes and satire. Meyers takes his departure from "SNL" to his new post at "Late Night," as Jimmy Fallon moves to "The Tonight Show".The Avengers
7.8
Overview:
When an unexpected enemy emerges and threatens global safety and security, Nick Fury, director of the international peacekeeping agency known as S.H.I.E.L.D., finds himself in need of a team to pull the world back from the brink of disaster. Spanning the globe, a daring recruitment effort begins!Avengers: Infinity War
8.2
Overview:
As the Avengers and their allies have continued to protect the world from threats too large for any one hero to handle, a new danger has emerged from the cosmic shadows: Thanos. A despot of intergalactic infamy, his goal is to collect all six Infinity Stones, artifacts of unimaginable power, and use them to inflict his twisted will on all of reality. Everything the Avengers have fought for has led up to this moment - the fate of Earth and existence itself has never been more uncertain.The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
6.243
Overview:
Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the #1 show in late night, where he talks with an eclectic mix of guests about what is new and relevant in the worlds of politics, entertainment, business, music, technology, and more. Featuring bandleader Jon Batiste with his band Stay Human, the Emmy Award-nominated show is broadcast from the historic Ed Sullivan Theater.Iron Man 2
6.849
Overview:
With the world now aware of his dual life as the armored superhero Iron Man, billionaire inventor Tony Stark faces pressure from the government, the press and the public to share his technology with the military. Unwilling to let go of his invention, Stark, with Pepper Potts and James 'Rhodey' Rhodes at his side, must forge new alliances – and confront powerful enemies.The One Show
4.607
Overview:
A topical magazine-style daily television programme broadcast live on BBC One.What If...?
8.087
Overview:
Taking inspiration from the comic books of the same name, each episode of this animated anthology series questions, revisits and twists classic Marvel Cinematic moments.Iron Man
7.653
Overview:
After being held captive in an Afghan cave, billionaire engineer Tony Stark creates a unique weaponized suit of armor to fight evil.Iron Man 3
6.93
Overview:
When Tony Stark's world is torn apart by a formidable terrorist called the Mandarin, he starts an odyssey of rebuilding and retribution.Avengers: Age of Ultron
7.3
Overview:
When Tony Stark tries to jumpstart a dormant peacekeeping program, things go awry and Earth’s Mightiest Heroes are put to the ultimate test as the fate of the planet hangs in the balance. As the villainous Ultron emerges, it is up to The Avengers to stop him from enacting his terrible plans, and soon uneasy alliances and unexpected action pave the way for an epic and unique global adventure.Margin Call
6.864
Overview:
A thriller that revolves around the key people at an investment bank over a 24-hour period during the early stages of the financial crisis.Captain America: Civil War
7.448
Overview:
Following the events of Age of Ultron, the collective governments of the world pass an act designed to regulate all superhuman activity. This polarizes opinion amongst the Avengers, causing two factions to side with Iron Man or Captain America, which causes an epic battle between former allies.The Ellen DeGeneres Show
5.698
Overview:
The Ellen DeGeneres Show, often shortened to just Ellen, is an American television talk show hosted by comedian/actress Ellen DeGeneres.WandaVision
8.211
Overview:
Wanda Maximoff and Vision—two super-powered beings living idealized suburban lives—begin to suspect that everything is not as it seems.Late Night with Conan O'Brien
7.191
Overview:
Stepping into the late-late slot vacated by David Letterman, Conan O'Brien stars in a show that far outdoes its competition in sheer strangeness. Along with the celebrity interviews and musical numbers typical of late-night talk shows, this program make frequent use of odd walk-on characters and frequent "visits" from celebrity guests.Marvel Studios Legends
7.4
Overview:
Revisit the epic heroes, villains and moments from across the MCU in preparation for the stories still to come. Each dynamic segment feeds directly into the upcoming series — setting the stage for future events. This series weaves together the many threads that constitute the unparalleled Marvel Cinematic Universe.The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
5.405
Overview:
Jay Leno hosts some of the biggest celebrities in the world.Solo: A Star Wars Story
6.6
Overview:
Through a series of daring escapades deep within a dark and dangerous criminal underworld, Han Solo meets his mighty future copilot Chewbacca and encounters the notorious gambler Lando Calrissian.The Da Vinci Code
6.728
Overview:
A murder in Paris’ Louvre Museum and cryptic clues in some of Leonardo da Vinci’s most famous paintings lead to the discovery of a religious mystery. For 2,000 years a secret society closely guards information that — should it come to light — could rock the very foundations of Christianity.A Beautiful Mind
7.855
Overview:
From the heights of notoriety to the depths of depravity, John Forbes Nash Jr. experiences it all. As a brilliant but socially awkward mathematician, he made a groundbreaking discovery early in his career and stands on the brink of international acclaim. But as the handsome and arrogant Nash accepts secret work in cryptography, he becomes entangled in a mysterious conspiracy. His life takes a nightmarish turn and he soon finds himself on a painful and harrowing journey of self-discovery.Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World
7.2
Overview:
After an abrupt and violent encounter with a French warship inflicts severe damage upon his ship, a captain of the British Royal Navy begins a chase over two oceans to capture or destroy the enemy, though he must weigh his commitment to duty and ferocious pursuit of glory against the safety of his devoted crew, including the ship's thoughtful surgeon, his best friend.Wycliffe
6
Overview:
Wycliffe is a British television series, based on W. J. Burley's novels about Detective Superintendent Charles Wycliffe. It was produced by HTV and broadcast on the ITV Network, following a pilot episode on 7 August 1993, between 24 July 1994 and 5 July 1998. The series was filmed in Cornwall, with a production office in Truro. Music for the series was composed by Nigel Hess and was awarded the Royal Television Society award for the best television theme. Wycliffe is played by Jack Shepherd, assisted by DI Doug Kersey and DI Lucy Lane. Each episode deals with a murder investigation. In the early series, the stories are adapted from Burley's books and are in classic whodunit style, often with quirky characters and plot elements. In later seasons, the tone becomes more naturalistic and there is more emphasis on internal politics within the police.Legend
7.058
Overview:
Suave, charming and volatile, Reggie Kray and his unstable twin brother Ronnie start to leave their mark on the London underworld in the 1960s. Using violence to get what they want, the siblings orchestrate robberies and murders while running nightclubs and protection rackets. With police Detective Leonard "Nipper" Read hot on their heels, the brothers continue their rapid rise to power and achieve tabloid notoriety.Manhunt
7.587
Overview:
Inspired by actual events, this true crime anthology series takes a deep dive into the dark, twisted minds of terrorists and follows the brave souls who hunt them down.A Knight's Tale
6.869
Overview:
William Thatcher, a knight's peasant apprentice, gets a chance at glory when the knight dies suddenly mid-tournament. Posing as a knight himself, William won't stop until he's crowned tournament champion—assuming matters of the heart don't get in the way.Marvel Studios Assembled
7.196
Overview:
Go behind the scenes of the shows and movies of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, following the filmmakers, cast and crew, and Marvel heroes every step of the way.Acting
TBAAmadeus (5 Episodes) as Antonio Salieri
TBAUntitled Vision Series (4 Episodes) as The Vision
TBAThe Collaboration as Andy Warhol
TBAHarvest Moon as Unknown
2024Here as Al
2023Funny Or Die's High Science (5 Episodes) as Dr. Oh (voice)
2021A Very British Scandal (3 Episodes) as Ian Campbell
2021Marvel Studios' 2021 Disney+ Day Special as Vision / White Vision (archive footage)
2021What If...? (1, 1 Episode) as Vision (voice), Jarvis (voice)
2021Marvel Studios Assembled (1 Episode) as Self - Vision
2021WandaVision (9 Episodes) as Vision / The Vision
2021Marvel Studios Legends (3, 3 Episode) as Vision (archive footage) (uncredited), J.A.R.V.I.S. (voice )(archive footage) (uncredited)
2020Uncle Frank as Frank
2019Celebrating Marvel's Stan Lee as Self
2019Marvel Studios: Expanding the Universe as Self
2018Solo: A Star Wars Story as Dryden Vos
2018Avengers: Infinity War as Vision
2018GQ Presents: Iconic Characters (1 Episode) as Self
2017Journey's End as Osborne
2017Manhunt (8 Episodes) as Ted Kaczynski
2016Captain America: Civil War as Vision
2015Legend as Charlie Richardson
2015The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2 Episodes) as Self
2015IMDb on the Scene (1 Episode) as Self
2015Avengers: Age of Ultron as Jarvis / Vision
2015Mortdecai as Jock Strapp
2014Transcendence as Max Waters
2014Late Night with Seth Meyers (2 Episodes) as Self
2014The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (1 Episode) as Self
2013Iron Man 3 as Jarvis (voice)
2012Blood as Joe Fairburn
2012The Avengers as Jarvis (voice)
2011Talking Dead (1 Episode) as Unknown
2011A Man's Story as Self
2011Margin Call as Will Emerson
2011Priest as Priest
2010The Tourist as Inspector John Acheson
2010Conan (2 Episodes) as Self
2010Iron Man 2 as Jarvis (voice)
2010Legion as Michael
2009Creation as Charles Darwin
2009The Young Victoria as Lord Melbourne
2008Inkheart as Dustfinger
2008The Secret Life of Bees as T. Ray Owens
2008Broken Lines as Chester
2008Iron Man as Jarvis (voice)
2006The One Show (1 Episode) as Self
2006The Da Vinci Code as Silas
2006Firewall as Bill Cox
2004Stories of Lost Souls as Y
2004Wimbledon as Peter Colt
2004Dogville Confessions as Self
2004The Hundred Days as Self
2004The Reckoning as Nicholas
2004The Heart of Me as Rickie
2004Euston Road as Y
2003Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World as Dr. Stephen Maturin
2003The Ellen DeGeneres Show (1 Episode) as Self
2003Dogville as Tom Edison
2002A Knight's Tale: Making Of as Self
2001David Copperfield as James Steerforth
2001A Beautiful Mind as Charles Herman
2001Kiss Kiss (Bang Bang) as Jimmy
2001Friday Night with Jonathan Ross (3 Episodes) as Self - Guest
2001A Knight's Tale as Geoffrey Chaucer
2000Dead Babies as Quentin
2000Gangster No. 1 as Younger Gangster
2000The Suicide Club as Shaw
1999After the Rain as Steph Oosthuizen
1998The Land Girls as Philip
1998Killer Net (4 Episodes) as Joe Hunter
1998Coming Home (2 Episodes) as Edward Carey-Lewis
1998Coming Home as Edward Carey-Lewis
1997Bent as Captain
1997Sharpe: The Legend as Prince of Orange
1997Sharpe's Waterloo as Prince William of Orange
1994Wycliffe (1 Episode) as Ian Greaves
1993Late Night with Conan O'Brien (2 Episodes) as Self - Guest
1992The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (2 Episodes) as Unknown
Production
TBAThe Collaboration ... Executive Producer
TBAHarvest Moon ... Producer
2023Funny Or Die's High Science (5 Episodes) ... Executive Producer
2014Shelter ... Producer
Directing
2014Shelter ... Director