Paul Gross: Canadian film actor, successful screenwriter, director and producer

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Canadian actor, director, producer Paul Gross (photos are presented on the page) was born on April 30, 1959 in the city of Calgary, in the Canadian province of Alberta. He became famous for his role as Benton Fraser, a mounted police constable in the television series Due South. In addition to the main role, the actor also acted as a producer of the first three episodes, and then the final one.

First successes

The next series "Slings and Arrows", where Paul Gross played one of the fundamental roles, added to the actor's popularity. Even then, the charismatic handsome man began to receive invitations from directors of dramatic plots.

The art of acting Paul Gross studied at the University of Edmonton, but did not complete the course, he left his studies in the third year. A few years later, he returned to the university to complete his studies.

Paul had no money, he had to earn extra money by acting in various commercials. This income was somehow enough to pay for his studies, otherwise the future actor tried to lead a Spartan imagelife.

After graduating from university, Paul Gross went to work in the theater, where he quickly became the most sought-after actor, playing exclusively classics. His repertoire included the roles of Hamlet, Romeo Montecchi and many other characters of William Shakespeare.

Paul Gross once acted as Hamlet in a theater where he once sold entrance tickets.

Big Movie

On the silver screen, Paul made his screenwriting debut with the dramatic play In This Corner. The film was directed by Atom Egoyan.

Subsequently, Gross will write many award-winning scripts.

At the turn of the 80s and 90s, Paul starred in the thriller "Cold Trap" directed by Vic Sarin and in the comedy "For Grief and Fortune" directed by Arthur Hiller, followed by a comedy film directed by Paul Donovan called "Northern extremes".

Music

Gross, among other things, was also a talented hit performer. Sometimes he even acted as a songwriter, and wrote both music and lyrics. Collaborated with The Bonemen, toured as a vocalist. In 1997 he recorded his first album called "Two Houses", and in 2001 he released another disc "Love and Carnage".

Wide fame

The character of Benton Fraser in the series "Due South" became the impetus for Paul's popularity. Constable fell in love with the entire female half of the globe. Cop inin the eyes of admirers became the embodiment of an impeccable, ideal man.

In March 2002, Gross, together with the famous Leslie Nielsen, received the title of "Honorary Citizen of Winnipeg". The reason for this was a new film called "Guys with broomsticks" dedicated to curling players. At the same time, both actors became honorary members of the local curling club, although neither of them knew how to play.

The picture "Guys with broomsticks" was the debut of Gross as a director. The script was also written by Paul, he also played a major role in the film. Moreover, the actor wrote the music for this film project.

In 2004, Gross starred in the MacIvor-directed comedy Wilby the Magnificent.

Paul released his next major film project on the big screen in 2008. It was a drama of military-historical content "Paschendal", dedicated to the fierce battles of the First World War. And this time, Gross took over almost all the functions of creating the film. Wrote the screenplay, acted as a director, played a leading role, fulfilled the duties of a producer.

Gross was repeatedly invited to Hollywood, but he invariably answered all offers with a polite refusal, remaining faithful to his hometown of Calgary. Only once did he accept an offer from American film studios, starred in minor roles and left for his homeland, without waiting for films with his participation to be released.

Private life

The actor was married only once. With his actress wifeHe met Martha Burns in the fall of 1988 at the theater when they were working on a production of the play Welsh. The creative tandem has survived to this day, from time to time the spouses go on stage together. The couple has two children: son Jack, born in 1990, and daughter Hannah, four years younger than her brother. Parents took pictures of their heirs many times, but every time someone fell out of the frame.

Shoots titled "Paul Gross, photo with family in full force" he can't get it done. Son Jack hates being photographed. In a word, the actor's family photos are not ready yet, we need to wait.

But Paul Gross has a photo with his wife in abundance, the actor wears pictures with the image of his beloved wife in every pocket.

Filmography

During his career, Gross starred in more than thirty films. Below is a selective list of his films:

• "Cold Trap" (1989), Stefan Miller;
• "Broom Boys" (2002), Chris Cutter;
• "Wilby the Magnificent" (2004), Buddy French;
• "Trojan Horse" (2007), Thomas;
• "Paschendal" (2008), Michael Dunn;
• "Unarmed" (2010), Barney;

Paul is currently working on his next film project.