Paul Clayton

Paul Clayton is a familiar face on screen, best known for his roles as Sophie’s dad in the BAFTA-winning Peep Show and Graham in the acclaimed Him & Her. Recently, he appeared as Drew Peacock in EastEnders, Dennis in Disney’s sequel to The Full Monty and has featured in Brian and Maggie, Wolf Hall, House of the Dragon, and over 300 stage and screen roles


Beyond acting, Paul is an internationally recognised creative event director and sought-after presentation coach.

His previous thrillers, The Punishment and The Hoax, have gripped readers, while his books for actors—So You Want to Be a Corporate Actor? and The Working Actor (both published by Nick Hern Books)—offer invaluable industry insight.


He lives in London with his partner.