Paul Shearman

Atlanta-based actor known for nuanced, emotionally resonant performances in both stage and screen roles. Currently filming (2025) as Samuel in the vertical drama Fake Princess and rehearsing Jim Swain in Riverside Drive with Beijing English Theatre. A two-time "Best Actor" nominee (DC Theater Arts), he began with featured roles opposite Jodie Foster, Jessica Lange, and Gwyneth Paltrow in Contact, Deep Impact, and Hush, before evolving into leading and supporting roles in international film and TV. MFA in Shakespeare and Performance (Mary Baldwin University), with advanced training from Stella Adler, Ivanna Chubbuck Studio, and Manhattan Comedy School. A world traveler, ex-flight attendant, and travel agency owner, he's also a four-time marathoner, ski instructor, and cancer survivor-bringing lived experience and quiet strength to every role he plays.