Specific, lived-in characters who turn faster than expected.

Funny until they're not.

Paul is often cast as the guy who seems easy to understand at first glance: the young doctor, the loyal brother, the lovable goofball, the insecure friend, the prep school kid with a fuse.

Then something shifts.

Warmth with panic underneath. Intelligence that does not always save him. A bad decision made with total conviction.

The through line is specificity. He finds the real person inside the role, then builds from there.

The Actors Studio, and the work it shapes.

A Lifetime Member of The Actors Studio in both New York and Los Angeles, Paul continues to work on stage alongside some of the most respected actors, directors, and writers in the American theater.

Recent Studio work has included sessions moderated by Ellen Burstyn and Alec Baldwin, with artists including Melissa Leo, Marsha Regis, John Rothman, Lyle Kessler, and Con Horgan.

Paul recently played Martini in Francisco Solorzano's ensemble production of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest at Studio 17 in New York City. The production completed a sold-out three-week run and was praised on BroadwayRadio, where Peter Filichia called it "astonishing."

Before becoming a member of The Actors Studio, Paul trained closely with the late Jack Garfein, working with him as both an actor and assistant director in acting intensives in New York, England, and Poland. That foundation continues to shape his approach: close attention to text, ensemble responsibility, and respect for the actor's process.

Built from the inside out.

Paul comes from a Brooklyn family of performers, athletes, and artists: the son of a Broadway performer and a Balanchine ballet dancer, and the brother of a Ringling Brothers trapeze artist, an underwater cinematographer, and a dance instructor. Movement, timing, humor, discipline, and storytelling were part of the household long before they became part of the work.

That background shows up in the roles: physically alive, emotionally available, alert under pressure. Whether the world is a network one-hour, an independent film, or a rehearsal room, Paul looks for behavior first.

An actor-centered director.

He is the co-founder of Cabin Collective Studios, which produced five short films in 2025, two of which Paul directed. He also serves as producer and director of The Jewish Dating Game, a live theatrical dating show blending comedy, matchmaking, improvisation, and audience participation.

Across mediums, his work is guided by the same principle: build a room safe enough for artists to take real risks.

Part of the national conversation on artist rights.

Paul has also become part of the national conversation around artist rights, consent, and AI voice cloning. His work and advocacy have been covered by The New York Times, The Hollywood Reporter, Variety, CNN, CBS Mornings, BBC, Fox Business, and the Los Angeles Times.

He advocates for artists because he is one. The work always comes first.