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Paul Alexander Nolan
Paul Alexander Nolan is a Canadian actor who appeared in Jeremy O. Harris’ Slave Play at New York Theatre Workshop. He was nominated for a Drama Desk Award for his performance in the musical Bright Star.[1][2]
Early life
Nolan grew up in Rouleau, Saskatchewan, a small rural community in Canada. His love of music was developed by listening to folk, opera, show tunes, and classical music as a child.[3] He then attended the Randolph College for the Performing Arts.[4] Following college, he took a gig with Disney Cruise Line, performing abbreviated versions of animated movies like “Hercules."[5]
Personal life
He is a hockey fan, with his favorite team being the Toronto Maple Leafs.[6]
Nolan is married to actress Keely Hutton.[7]
Broadway credits
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Jesus Christ Superstar | Jesus | Broadway, Debut |
| 2013 | Once | Guy | Broadway, Replacement |
| 2015 | Doctor Zhivago | Pasha Antipov/Stelinkov | Broadway, Original |
| 2015 | Daddy Long Legs | Jervis Pendleton | Off Broadway, Original |
| 2016 | Bright Star | Jimmy Ray Dobbs | Broadway, Original |
| 2016 | Chicago | Billy Flynn | Broadway, Replacement |
| 2018 | Escape to Margaritaville | Tully | Broadway, Original |
| 2019; 2021 | Slave Play | Jim | Broadway, Original |
| 2022 | Life After | Frank Carter | Regional, Original |
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Uncle | Paul Nolan | Short |
| 1998 | Strike! | Charles Schumacher | Film |
| 1999 | Shapeshifter | Alex | Film |
| 2003 | The Visual Bible: The Gospel of John | Bridegrom | Film |
| 2003 | The Root | Donovan Kinder | Short |
| 2018 | Madam Secretary | Captain David Paley | TV Series, 1 Episode |
| 2019 | Instinct | Jonathan James | TV Series, 1 Episode |
| 2019 | The Code | Major Daniel Arcineaux | TV Series, 1 Episode |
| 2019 | The Scottish Play | Lucas | Film |
References
- ^ "Paul Alexander Nolan Biography | Broadway Buzz | Broadway.com". www.broadway.com. Retrieved 2021-01-13.
- ^ "Paul Alexander Nolan Theatre Credits, News, Bio and Photos". www.broadwayworld.com. Retrieved 2021-01-13.
- ^ Hoffman, Barbara (2018-05-08). "How a pale Canadian opera-lover wound up in 'Margaritaville'". New York Post. Retrieved 2021-01-14.
- ^ Blog, Edward Willett in; Music (2017-05-03). "Paul Alexander Nolan: From small-town Saskatchewan to Broadway's bright lights". Edward Willett. Retrieved 2021-01-14.
- ^ Hoffman, Barbara (2018-05-08). "How a pale Canadian opera-lover wound up in 'Margaritaville'". New York Post. Retrieved 2021-01-14.
- ^ "Five Burning Questions with Bright Star's Paul Alexander Nolan". BroadwayBox.com. Retrieved 2021-01-13.
- ^ Blog, Edward Willett in; Music (2017-05-03). "Paul Alexander Nolan: From small-town Saskatchewan to Broadway's bright lights". Edward Willett. Retrieved 2021-01-13.