Paul Blackwell

from Adelaide, South Australia

Artwork for Candy

Biography

Paul Blackwell was a well-known Australian stage actor and occasional film actor. He attended the National Institute of Dramatic Arts from 1980 to 1982 and has appeared in many productions from some of Australia's best-known theatre companies, including Company B, Sydney Theatre Company, State Theatre Company of South Australia, Patch Theatre and Opera Australia. He has appeared in several films, though often in small parts. His only major film role was the 1996 film The Quiet Room directed by Rolf De Heer; it was critically acclaimed and was screened as part of the main competition of the 1996 Cannes Film Festival. His recent film appearances include Candy, directed by Neil Armfield and starring Heath Ledger, Geoffrey Rush and Abbie Cornish; December Boys, starring Daniel Radcliffe; Hey Hey its Esther Blueburger and the silent film Dr. Plonk, another collaboration with Rolf De Heer. 

Timeline

2019Aged 65

  • Poster for Storm Boy

    Cal Evans

2014Aged 60

  • Poster for The Last Showing

    Police Officer

2013Aged 59

  • Poster for The Boy Castaways

    Theatre Manager

2012Aged 58

  • Poster for 100 Bloody Acres

    Charlie Wick

2008Aged 54

  • Poster for Hey Hey It's Esther Blueburger

    Mr. Duke

2007Aged 53

  • Poster for Dr. Plonk

    Paulus

  • Poster for December Boys

    Watson

2006Aged 52

  • Poster for Candy

    Phillip Dudley (uncredited)

  • Poster for Like Minds

    Geoff Burns

2000Aged 46

  • Poster for Cut

    Vanessa's Manager

1996Aged 42

  • Poster for The Quiet Room

    Father

1982Aged 28

  • Poster for Sweet Dreamers

    Train Lout