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Don Michael Paul
Donald Michael Paul (born April 17, 1963)[1] is an actor, director, writer, and producer.[2]
Don Michael Paul | |
|---|---|
| Born | Donald Michael Paul April 17, 1963 Newport Beach, California United States |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, director, writer, producer |
| Years active | 1983–present |
| Children | Jett Jones Paul |
Biography
He starred in the films Heart of Dixie and Rich Girl with Jill Schoelen and appeared in Aloha Summer. He wrote the screenplay for Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man. He acted in the short-lived 1992 CBS detective series The Hat Squad. He played a prominent role in Models Inc. and Robot Wars.
He has directed several films, including Half Past Dead in 2002,[2] Lake Placid: The Final Chapter (2012), and Tremors 5: Bloodlines.[3]
Filmography
Films
Filmmaking credits
| Year | Name | Director | Writer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Cyborg | No | Additional | Also assistant sound editor |
| 1991 | Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man | No | Yes | Also co-producer |
| 2002 | Half Past Dead | Yes | Yes | Directorial debut |
| 2006 | The Garden | Yes | No | |
| 2007 | Who's Your Caddy? | Yes | Yes | |
| 2013 | Company of Heroes | Yes | No | Direct-to-video |
| 2014 | Jarhead 2: Field of Fire | Yes | No | |
| Sniper: Legacy | Yes | Yes | ||
| 2015 | Tremors 5: Bloodlines | Yes | No | |
| 2016 | Kindergarten Cop 2 | Yes | No | |
| Sniper: Ghost Shooter | Yes | No | ||
| Beyond Valkyrie: Dawn of the 4th Reich | No | Yes | ||
| 2018 | Tremors: A Cold Day in Hell | Yes | No | |
| Death Race: Beyond Anarchy | Yes | Yes | ||
| The Scorpion King: Book of Souls | Yes | No | ||
| 2019 | Jarhead: Law of Return | Yes | Yes | |
| 2020 | Bulletproof 2 | Yes | No | |
| Tremors: Shrieker Island | Yes | No |
Also creative consultant and second unit director in 2011 Seven Days in Utopia.
Acting credits
| Year | Name | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Lovelines | Jeff | |
| 1986 | Dangerously Close | "Ripper" | |
| 1987 | Winners Take All | Rick Melon | |
| Down Twisted | Airplane Mechanic | ||
| Rolling Vengeance | Joey Rosso | ||
| 1988 | Alien from L.A. | Robbie | |
| Aloha Summer | Chuck | ||
| 1989 | Winter People | Young Wright | |
| Heart of Dixie | "Boots" Claibourne | ||
| 1991 | Rich Girl | Rick Asbury | |
| 1993 | Robot Wars | Captain Marion Drake | |
| 2002 | Dead Above Ground | Tom Bradley | |
| Half Past Dead | SWAT Captain | ||
| 2005 | The Island | Bar Guy | |
| 2009 | You | Jack | |
| 2011 | Europa | Grant Clarke | Short |
Television
Filmmaking credits
| Year | Name | Director | Writer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Renegade | Yes | No | Episode: "Stationary Target" |
| Pacific Blue | Yes | No | Episode: "The Daystalker" | |
| 1996–1998 | Silk Stalkings | Yes | Yes | Director episodes: "Family Values" & "Runway Strip" / Writer episode: "Behind the Music" |
| 1999 | The Disciples | No | Yes | Television film |
| 2000 | The Magnificent Seven | No | Yes | Episode: "Penance" |
| 2012 | Lake Placid: The Final Chapter | Yes | No | Television films |
| 2013 | Taken: The Search for Sophie Parker | Yes | No |
Acting credits
| Year | Name | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Trauma Center | Unknown | Episode: "Trail's End" |
| 1985 | The Best Times | Luke Malloy | Episode: "The Crash" |
| CBS Schoolbreak Special | Adam Tarcher | Episode: "The War Between the Classes" | |
| 1986 | The Brotherhood of Justice | Collin | Television film |
| 1988 | J.J. Starbuck | Unknown | Episode: "The Circle Unbroken" |
| 1992-1993 | The Hat Squad | Buddy | 13 episodes |
| 1993 | The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. | Juno Dawkins | Episode: "Steel Horses" |
| 1994 | Search for Grace | Dave / Sam | Television film |
| 1994 | Renegade | Sergeant Carrick O'Quinn | Episode: "Carrick O'Quinn" |
| 1994–1995 | Models Inc. | Craig Bodi | 17 episodes |
| 1997 | Pacific Blue | Roger Jackson | Episode: "Avenging Angel" |
| 2000 | Celebrity | Craig | Television film |
| 2001 | The Beast | Peter Daschle | Episode: "Travinia: Part 2" |
| 2001-2002 | Strong Medicine | Harry Burr | 4 episodes |
| 2003 | CSI: Miami | Mason Shaw | Episode: "Hard Time" |
| 2005 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Mark Horvatin Sr. | Episode: "Gum Drops" |
| 2013 | Jet Stream | Major Shaw | Television film |
Music video
- 2011 I Wish, I Wish for Lauren Bennett
Commercials
| Year | Name | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| 2010–2011 | Pepsi Max two commercials | Pepsi |
| 2011 | Sierra Mist Natural | |
| 2012 | Live For Now |
References
- ^ . Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. Baseline & All Movie Guide. 2014. Archived from the original on 2014-05-14.
- ^ a b . Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. Baseline & All Movie Guide. 2014. Archived from the original on 2014-05-14.
- ^ Tremors 5
External links
- Don Michael Paul at IMDb