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Paul Ganus

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Paul Ganus
Watch Theatrical Demo Aug 2017
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Born and raised in Michigan, Paul started his diverse acting career as a stunt man in Chicago. His film credits include "The Mask of Zorro," "Rumor Has It," "Forever Young," "No Turning Back," and "Goodbye, Casanova." Some of his recent television appearances include "Harry's Law", "Dark Blue", "Big Love", "Bones", "Southland", "Heroes," "Nip/Tuck," "Fashion House," "C.S.I.," "Cold Case," "Brothers and Sisters," "The Mentalist," and "House."

Paul was affectionately known as "El Gringo Malo" in Mexico during the late 90's, starring in several television novellas and films there as antagonists, and was nominated for a best supporting actor Ariel for his work as 'Wilson' in director Carlos Garcia Agraz's "Ultima LLamada". Paul can be seen in the theatrical films "Alone Yet Not Alone", "To Have and To Hold", and the family Hallmark television film, "Cupid's Bed and Breakfast". He recently recurred on T.V. as 'Mr. Swanson' in MTV's "Hard Times of RJ Berger", Agent Tanner on TNT's "Perception", and wrapped his latest guest spots on "90210" and ABC Family Channel's, "Twisted.". Paul lives in Los Angeles with his wife of 24 years, actress Ellen Bradley Ganus, and his two children, who are young actors, musicians, and voice artists, Spencer Lacey Ganus and Tyler Ganus.
BornJuly 28, 1961
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BornJuly 28, 1961
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    • 21 wins & 1 nomination

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John Hurt and Paul Ganus in Monolith (1993)
Marg Helgenberger, Paul Ganus, and Madison McReynolds in CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000)
Paul Ganus in Brothers & Sisters (2006)
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Known for

Antonio Banderas in The Mask of Zorro (1998)
The Mask of Zorro
6.8
  • Prison Guard
  • 1998
Insomnia Theater (2022)
Insomnia Theater
TV Series
  • Narrator
ComicBooks for Kids! PSA (2020)
ComicBooks for Kids! PSA
TV Series
  • Spokesperson(voice)
  • 2020
Mel Gibson in Forever Young (1992)
Forever Young
6.3
  • Airbase Personnel, 1939
  • 1992

Credits

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Actor

  • Atlas
    • Ranger Rodman
    • Post-production
  • Insomnia Theater (2022)
    Insomnia Theater
    • Narrator
    • TV Series
    • 2022–2023
  • Maurice Benard, Ingo Rademacher, Julie Berman, Steve Burton, Tyler Christopher, Nancy Lee Grahn, Rebecca Herbst, Kelly Monaco, Kirsten Storms, Laura Wright, Dominic Zamprogna, and Chad Duell in General Hospital (1963)
    General Hospital
    • Kurt
    • Kurt Markovic
    • TV Series
    • 2022
  • Jaden Michael and Colin Kaepernick in Colin in Black & White (2021)
    Colin in Black & White
    • Stanford Coach
    • TV Mini Series
    • 2021
  • ComicBooks for Kids! PSA (2020)
    ComicBooks for Kids! PSA
    • Spokesperson (voice)
    • TV Series
    • 2020
  • Hidden Side (2019)
    Hidden Side
    • Dr. Drewell (voice)
    • TV Series
    • 2019–2020
  • Dominic Purcell, Olivia Swann, Shayan Sobhian, Nick Zano, Matt Ryan, Adam Tsekhman, Caity Lotz, Tala Ashe, Jes Macallan, and Lisseth Chavez in DC's Legends of Tomorrow (2016)
    DC's Legends of Tomorrow
    • Richard Nixon
    • TV Series
    • 2019
  • Ellen Bradley, Paul Ganus, Tyler Ganus, Jonah Mazer, Edaan Moskowitz, and Madi Monroe in Here After (2018)
    Here After
    • Thomas
    • Short
    • 2018
  • Shemar Moore in S.W.A.T. (2017)
    S.W.A.T.
    • Dr. Chandler
    • TV Series
    • 2018
  • Elisabeth Shue, Bill Pullman, Steve Carell, Sarah Silverman, and Emma Stone in Battle of the Sexes (2017)
    Battle of the Sexes
    • Frank Gifford
    • 2017
  • Days of Our Lives (1965)
    Days of Our Lives
    • Matt Rhodes
    • Scott Gamzon
    • Matt ...
    • TV Series
    • 1992–2017
  • Mark Harmon, Maria Bello, Wilmer Valderrama, Rocky Carroll, David McCallum, Sean Murray, Brian Dietzen, Emily Wickersham, and Diona Reasonover in NCIS (2003)
    NCIS
    • Doyle Roden, Deputy Director Department of Energy
    • TV Series
    • 2017
  • Hawaii Five-0 (2010)
    Hawaii Five-0
    • Fred Holland
    • TV Series
    • 2016
  • #ThisIsCollege (2016)
    #ThisIsCollege
    • Dad
    • TV Mini Series
    • 2016
  • Fallout 4 (2015)
    Fallout 4
    • Male Children of the Atom (voice)
    • Video Game
    • 2015
  • John Stamos, Layla Golfieri, and Emelia Golfieri in Grandfathered (2015)
    Grandfathered
    • VIP Guest
    • TV Series
    • 2015

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Theatrical Demo Aug 2017
Demo Reel 4:03
Theatrical Demo Aug 2017
Host Reel 2017
Demo Reel 2:00
Host Reel 2017
Demo Reel August, 2014
Demo Reel 4:54
Demo Reel August, 2014
Paul Ganus Demo reel, June 2014
Demo Reel 4:54
Paul Ganus Demo reel, June 2014
Paul Ganus - Desp. Housewives, RJ Berger, Big Love, Mentalist, etc
Demo Reel 4:17
Paul Ganus - Desp. Housewives, RJ Berger, Big Love, Mentalist, etc
Hosting Demo Reel
Demo Reel 1:39
Hosting Demo Reel
My Demo Reel
Demo Reel 4:12
My Demo Reel

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  • Alternative name
    • Paul E. Ganus
  • Born
    • July 28, 1961
    • Midland, Michigan, USA
  • Spouse
    • Ellen BradleyAugust 31, 1989 - present (2 children)

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    • Male

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    Paul has played professional Guts Frisbee as a hobby.

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