Paul Gross

Infobox Actor


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name = Paul Gross
birthname = Paul Michael Gross
birthdate = birth date and age|1959|4|30
location = Calgary, Alberta, Canada
yearsactive = 1985-present
occupation = Film Actor
Film Producer
Film Writer
music composer
Film Director
othername =
homepage = http://www.paulgross.org
influences = David Keeley
spouse = Martha Burns (1988 - present)
children = Jack Gross
Hannah Gross
tv.com_id = 80578
imdb_id = 0343472
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geminiawards = Best Leading Actor - Drama Series
1995 "Due South"
1996 "Due South"
2004 "Slings and Arrows"
2007 "Slings and Arrows"
Canada's Choice Award
1999 "Due South"
Best Writing - Drama Series
1998 "Due South"
awards = Canadian Comedy Award for Pretty Funny Direction
2003 "Men With Brooms"

Paul Michael Gross (born April 30, 1959),cite web | title=filmreference.com| work=Paul Gross| url=http://www.filmreference.com/film/8/Paul-Gross.html |accessdate=2007-11-30] is a Canadian actor, producer, director, singer and writer born in Calgary, Alberta. He is known for his lead role as Constable Benton Fraser in the television series "Due South". During its final season, Gross acted as executive producer in addition to starring, wrote the season three opener and finale, the two part series finale and wrote and sang for the show, some of which can be found on the two Due South soundtracks. He currently has success with another Canadian show, "Slings and Arrows".

Early career

Gross studied acting at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, but he left during the third year of his study.cite web |title=TV.com| work=Paul Gross Biography |url=http://www.tv.com/paul-gross/person/80578/biography.html |accessdate=2007-11-30] He went back later to complete the half-credit needed to receive his fine arts degree. He appeared in several stage productions, such as "Hamlet" and "Romeo and Juliet".cite web | title=Paul's stage roles |work=Paul Gross website |url=http://www.paulgross.org/stage.htm |accessdate=2007-11-30] Other productions in which he appeared include "Observe the Sons of Ulster Marching Towards the Somme" and "As You Like It".

After the play "Successful Strangers", Gross starred in his first movie "Turning to Stone".

Due South

His role as upright Mountie Benton Fraser in the "Due South" television series brought him increased recognition. Like fellow actor David Marciano, he didn't want to do the show at first, and creator Paul Haggis didn't even know if he wanted Gross for the role, but following a meeting, Constable Benton Fraser was cast. [http://home.hiwaay.net/~warydbom/duesouth/bios/paul_gross.html "Due South"] . Retrieved on 2007-11-30.]

When "Due South" was resurrected for the third season, Gross returned as Benton Fraser and assumed duties as Executive Producer and writer. He earned an estimated salary of $2-3 million per season, and at the time was the highest paid performer in Canadian entertainment history.Fact|date=April 2008 He wrote several episodes of the last season of the series. His favorite episodes include "Gift of the Wheelman" and "All the Queen's Horses," and his episodes "Mountie on the Bounty" and "Call of the Wild" are of a similar style.

Personal life

Gross has two children, Jack and Hannah, with fellow actor Martha Burns whom he married in 1987. Paul is involved with many groups and charities trying to ensure no child goes hungry or homeless in all parts of the world.

Filmography

Films

Television

References

External links

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* [http://www.tv.com/paul-gross/person/80578/trivia.html Paul Gross at Tv.com]
* [http://www.paulgross.org PaulGross.org]
* Paul Gross at [http://www.northernstars.ca/actorsghi/gross.html Northern Stars]

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NAME= Gross, Paul
ALTERNATIVE NAMES= Gross, Paul Michael
SHORT DESCRIPTION= Film Actor, Film Producer, Film Writer, music composer, Film Director
DATE OF BIRTH= 1959-4-30
PLACE OF BIRTH= Calgary, Alberta Canada
DATE OF DEATH=
PLACE OF DEATH=