Dominic Brunt

Dominic Adam Brunt (born 15 April 1970) is an English actor, director, and producer, best known for his portrayal of Paddy Kirk in the ITV soap opera Emmerdale. Born in Macclesfield, Cheshire, Brunt attended Accrington Moorhead Sports College and later studied at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, where he met his wife Joanne Mitchell. Brunt has received nominations for his role as Paddy at the British Soap Awards, Inside Soap Awards, and the National Television Awards. In addition to his acting career, Brunt produces and directs horror films, often collaborating with Mitchell. He co-hosts an annual zombie film festival in Leeds with Emmerdale co-star Mark Charnock.