Paul Blackthorne wowed fans with his portrayal of Lagaan's villain Captain Russell, following which the actor has had an eventful career in Hollywood
Lagaan, which released in 2001, is one of the most iconic films of Indian cinema. Not only was it a box office success, but it reached the doorsteps of the Oscars too. Most actors in the film went on to have successful Bollywood careers. But the British cast went back to the West. Paul Blackthorne, who played the antagonist Captain Russell, went on to have a successful career in Hollywood
1. Who is Paul Blackthorne?
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Paul Blackthorne is a British actor for whom Lagaan was his film debut. He had only appeared in a handful of TV shows before the film
2. Paul Blackthorne in Lagaan
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In Lagaan, Blackthorne played the evil Captain Russell, who forces the villagers of Champaner into a cricket match and captains the British side as well
3. Paul Blackthorne after Lagaan
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After the success of Lagaan, Blackthorne did a few British and American films such as Special and Mindcrime
4. As a TV superstar
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But it was on television that Blackthorne found fame, first as the lead of The Dresden Files in 2007 and then in a supporting role in the DC superhero show Arrow (2012-20)
5. When Paul Blackthorne quit films
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Barring a few voice roles in A Christmas Carol and a cameo in Dumb and Dumber To, Blackthorne has stayed away from films since 2008
6. Paul Blackthorne today
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After exiting Arrow in its seventh season, Blackthorne appeared in a few other TV shows such as Magnum PI
