“It was the only thing I could do at school: I was rubbish at everything else but I could read aloud. It was the only thing I didn't get caned for or told I was stupid. So I've loved doing it all my life.”

English actor and author

Paterson Joseph is an English actor and author. He is known for his stage, screen, and television work, and for his writing. Joseph has built a wide career across performance and books, and has appeared in a range of dramatic roles. As an author, he is also associated with storytelling in prose, while his public profile reflects both acting and literary work.