Paul Louis Harrell is a multifaceted American film and theater actor, as well as a skilled character impersonator, boasting a rich heritage of English and German descent. Born in Louisville, Kentucky, he spent his formative years in Bardstown, Kentucky, also known as the Bourbon Capital of the World.
Harrell's mother, Susan Jean Knoppe (Huber),is a retired Printing Machine Specialist, while his father, Ronald Harrell, is a retired General Electric Maintenance Technician who also served in the National Guard. He has two younger siblings, Suzanne and Ross.
At the tender age of 15, Harrell joined the Bethlehem High School Drama Club, marking the beginning of his foray into the world of acting. Later, he relocated to Orlando, Florida, where he attended Full Sail University and earned an Associate of Science Degree in Video Game Design & Development. During this period, he also landed his first independent feature film roles in "The Dead Walk" and "Blood Ties: The Legend of Hammerhead," ultimately deciding to take a leap of faith and move to Los Angeles with a mere $360 in his pocket and a dream.
Harrell has since appeared in a diverse range of films, including faith-based and rockabilly productions. His notable roles include Scott Turner in the adventure fantasy TV series "The Journeys," Jack Pruitt in Director John A. Coulter's period piece "The Old Winter," and a gunshot surgeon in Director Jeremy Fultz's "The Greed of Men."
In addition to his film work, Harrell has also showcased his impressive impersonation skills on "Jimmy Kimmel Live" and appeared in Director Shuja Paul's "Tie the Knot" alongside Tara Reid, a film that explores the complexities of prearranged marriage and family.
In late 2016, Harrell was introduced to Czech Drive Film Factory Co-Directors Daniel Minovsky and Matej Pichler, who cast him in the feature film "Daria," which was entirely shot in the Czech language.
In 2019, Harrell made his theatrical debut on stage at The Hollywood Fringe Festival, starring in the absurd relationship dramedy "Siren Call," which received an Encore Producer's Award.
