Person Biography:
Paul Jene, a native of Racine, Wisconsin, has had a multifaceted career in Hollywood, California, spanning sports, magic, and acting. After graduating from Greenfield High School in 1994, Paul joined the Wisconsin Air National Guard during his senior year. He then attended St. Cloud State University in Minnesota, where he studied to become a United States Army Cavalry Scout.
However, Paul's passion for theatre led him to return to the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's Peck School of the Arts, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in theatre in 2003. During his studies, Paul modeled and worked in Milwaukee and Chicago to gain experience.
Paul's family has been a significant influence on his life. His father, Jeffrey Sr., is a Senior Draftsman at Rockwell Automation and an avid train enthusiast. His mother, Mary, is a published poet and an award-winning cake decorator and florist.
Paul has two older siblings, Jeffrey Jr. and Barbara. His brother, Jeffrey Jr., is an award-winning magician and master illusionist of over 20 years, who has won two Houdini awards. Barbara, Paul's sister, was a top ten semi-finalist in the 1997 Miss Wisconsin USA pageant.
Growing up in Greenfield, Wisconsin, Paul was fascinated by the world of entertainment, which led him to join his brother's magic production. He became Jeffrey's stage manager, handling security, special effects, music, lighting, and even performing on the main stage at Summerfest.
Today, Paul continues to work in TV and film in Hollywood, California, where he has appeared in various projects, including co-starring roles on ABC's The Practice and Pro's vs. Joe's on Spike TV.
