Sean Brian Gilder is an English stage, film and screen actor and playwright. He is best known for his portrayal of Styles on Hornblower and Paddy Maguire on Shameless from 2005 to 2010.
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Early life and education
Sean Brian Gilder was born in Brampton, Cumberland, England.
He attended Queen Mary, University of London, where he earned a BA (Hons) in Modern History and Third World Studies. He then trained at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art and entered the profession in 1987.
Career
Screen
In Mike Bassett: England Manager (2001), Glider was one of the journalists. He has appeared in Doctor Who (as the Sycorax Leader) as well as New Tricks, Gangs of New York, The Fall, and the 2004 film, King Arthur.
He portrayed Styles on Hornblower and Paddy Maguire on Shameless from 2005 to 2010. In March 2008, Gilder appeared as Paddy's gay twin brother Noel in Shameless; however, in a trick to viewers, Noel was credited as being played by Neil Grades, an anagram of Sean Gilder. On 3 April 2008, he appeared on The Paul O'Grady Show alongside fellow Shameless star Alice Barry, who played Lillian Tyler.
In June 2017, he appeared in the third series of the BBC drama Poldark, as Tholly Tregirls.
He has appeared in a recurring role in Apple TV+’s Slow Horses, based on the book series by Mick Herron.
Stage
In January 2014, Gilder played Bosola in The Duchess of Malfi, opposite Gemma Arterton, in the inaugural production at the Sam Wanamaker Theatre.
He appeared in the National Theatre production of Dear England in various roles in the England football team, including Physio Phil, and managers Sam Allardyce and Fabio Capello.
