Paul Sparks

Paul Sparks

54 · Born: Oct 16, 1971

Personal Details

BornOct 16, 1971 Lawton, Oklahoma, USA
Parents
  • Mike Sparks

Biography

Paul W. Sparks is a renowned American actor, acclaimed for his captivating performances in a wide range of film and television productions.

Notably, he has made a significant impact in the world of television, with standout roles in the HBO period drama series Boardwalk Empire, where he portrayed the complex and intriguing character of Mickey Doyle.

Furthermore, Sparks has also made a notable appearance in the Netflix political drama series House of Cards, bringing to life the character of Thomas Yates, a writer with a unique perspective on the world of politics.

In addition to his work in television, Sparks has also demonstrated his versatility as a film actor, starring in a diverse range of movies, including Deception (2008),Afterschool (2008),The Missing Person (2008),Mud (2012),Parkland (2013),Stealing Cars (2015),Thoroughbreds (2017),and The Greatest Showman (2017).

His impressive body of work has not gone unnoticed, as he has also appeared in the limited series The Night Of, showcasing his ability to adapt to a variety of roles and genres.

Moreover, Sparks has also had the opportunity to work on the Starz anthology drama series The Girlfriend Experience, where he portrayed the character of David Tellis, an attorney with a deep understanding of the legal system.

Throughout his career, Sparks has consistently demonstrated his ability to bring depth and nuance to his characters, making him a sought-after actor in the entertainment industry.

Career

2024
Lost on a Mountain in Maine
Lost on a Mountain in Maine as Mr. Donald Fendler
The Bikeriders
The Bikeriders as Gary Rogue Leader
Hands That Bind
Hands That Bind as Andy Hollis
Eric Larue
Eric Larue as Steve Calhan
2021
Physical
Physical as John Breem
2020
The Lovebirds
The Lovebirds as Moustache
2019
Castle Rock
Castle Rock as John "Ace" Merrill
2018
Waco
Waco as Steve Schneider
Sweetbitter
Sweetbitter as Howard
2017
The Greatest Showman
The Greatest Showman as James Gordon Bennett
2016
In the Radiant City
In the Radiant City as Michael Yurley
Midnight Special
Midnight Special as Agent Miller
Stealing Cars
Stealing Cars as Conrad Sean Lewis
The Night Of
The Night Of as Don Taylor
2015
House of Cards
House of Cards as Thomas Yates
2013
Mud
Mud as Carver
Parkland
Parkland as Harry McCormick
2012
Boardwalk Empire
Boardwalk Empire as Mieczysław "Mickey" Doyle
2011
2010
Please Give
Please Give as Blind Date
Edge of Darkness
Edge of Darkness as Northampton Police Detective
2009
The Missing Person
The Missing Person as Gus Papitos
2008
Afterschool
Afterschool as Detective Eclisse
Deception
Deception as Detective Burke
Rachel Getting Married
Rachel Getting Married as 12-Step Meeting Member
2007
Blackbird
Blackbird as Baylis
2006
Doris
Doris as Hubert
2005
Headspace
Headspace as Jason