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Gary Bakewell

Acting

Biography
Gary Bakewell (born December 1968) is a Scottish television actor who is best known for his role as Paul McCartney in the film Backbeat. As well as twice portraying Paul McCartney he has appeared in a number of television series including Chef!, Doctors and Spooks. He appears in the Gallifrey series of audio dramas, spin-offs of the television series Doctor Who by Big Finish Productions. Bakewell has done work as a voice-over artist and has worked as an Audio Describer.
The Funny Blokes of British Comedy poster

The Funny Blokes of British Comedy

as Donald (archive footage) (uncredited)
2005
First Target poster

First Target

as Ryan Nicholson
2000
The Linda McCartney Story poster

The Linda McCartney Story

as Paul McCartney
2000
Backbeat poster

Backbeat

as Paul McCartney
1994