Paul Barnhill

Actor Paul Barnhill (born in Knutsford, Cheshire) appeared on Coronation Street as PC Mullen of the Cumbrian Constabulary in February 2010, speaking to Gail McIntyre and her son David Platt during inquiries into the theft of a motorboat moored up at Lake Windermere.

He attended Knutsford High School and frequently appeared in the town's Little Theatre Christmas productions as a youngster before moving to Salford at the age of sixteen to join drama school "East 15". His break came following relocation to London where he made his 1994 debut playing the comedy role of Frosh in Die Fledermaus at Sadler's Wells. He has worked for over twenty in theatre, television, radio and film, toured extensively in the UK and abroad, and worked with many different companies including the Royal Shakespeare Company, Headlong and Northern Broadsides.

On screen, his other credits include appearances in Peak Practice, Anorak of Fire, The Fabulous Bagel Boys, Rescue Me, Holby City, The Afternoon Play and Doctors.