Paul Ganus

Paul Ganus

64 · Born: Jul 28, 1961

Personal Details

BornJul 28, 1961 Midland, Michigan, USA

Biography

Paul was born and raised in Michigan, where he began his journey as a stunt man in Chicago. This marked the starting point of his diverse and extensive acting career, which has spanned numerous films and television shows.

Some of his notable film credits include "The Mask of Zorro," "Rumor Has It," "Forever Young," "No Turning Back," and "Goodbye, Casanova." In addition to his film work, Paul has also made appearances on various television shows, such as "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's international career took off in the late 1990s, when he was affectionately known as "El Gringo Malo" in Mexico. He starred in several television novellas and films, often playing the role of the antagonist. His outstanding performance in the film "Ultima Llamada" earned him a nomination for best supporting actor Ariel.

In recent years, Paul has appeared 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 has also recurred on several television shows, including "Hard Times of RJ Berger" as 'Mr. Swanson', "Perception" as Agent Tanner, and made guest appearances on "90210" and ABC Family Channel's, "Twisted."

In his personal life, Paul has been married to his wife, actress Ellen Bradley Ganus, for 24 years. Together, they have two children, Spencer Lacey Ganus and Tyler Ganus, who are also young actors, musicians, and voice artists. Paul and his family reside in Los Angeles.

Career

2024
Atlas
Atlas as Ranger Rodman
2016
Days of Our Lives
Days of Our Lives as Scott Mitchell
2014
Sweet Surrender
Sweet Surrender as Chief Kip Caldwell
To Have and to Hold
To Have and to Hold as Pirate Adam Crampton
Drive Thru
Drive Thru as Bill Carpenter
2005
2002
Sin retorno
Sin retorno as Dr. David Knight
1998
The Mask of Zorro
The Mask of Zorro as Prison Guard
1996
Managua
Managua as Frank
1993
Monolith
Monolith as Connor
1992
Lethal Weapon 3
Lethal Weapon 3 as Desk Cop #2
1990
Crash and Burn
Crash and Burn as Tyson Keen
1988