In the career of each actor, a breakthrough occurs - the main role, box office success, public recognition. Often, Hollywood stars have to be in the background for a long time before being noticed. Paul Schneider refers himself to such people. Surely you saw him in many films, but, like any star, he wants to boast of the main roles. Fortunately, they are also on the hero list of our article.
Education above all
Paul's acting career began when he was twenty-one years old. He did not plan to become a screen star, but when he starred in the short film “Pleasant Grove”, he set about trying to become an actor. A late career start was also associated with long studies - Paul Schneider (you will also find a photo of the actor in this article) wanted to get an education, and his parents contributed to this, believing that it is better to get a guarantee, and then choose what you like. He entered the University of the Arts in his native North Carolina, where he spent his childhood.
In 2000, Paul Schneider got a small role in the teenage drama “George Washington,” and three years later, after a series of secondary images, the main role is finally! - in the melodrama “All Real Girls”, where Zoe Deschanel became his partner. His character in the story was also called Paul. Schneider’s game was liked by critics, and he began to receive more and more new offers from producers.
To get a better feel for his character in the 2005 drama “Elizabethtown,” Schneider, on the advice of director Cameron Crowe, joined the band My Morning Jacket and went on a short tour. And then he played in the pictures “Hello to the family!” and “Live Free or Die” until you got one of the most memorable roles in the drama “How the Cowardly Robert Ford Killed Jesse James,” where Casey Affleck and Brad Pitt became his partners.
Also a director
The experience gained over the years of filming gave Schneider the opportunity to try himself "on the other side of the camera." In 2008, he wrote the script and directed the comedy The Birdie. He himself appeared in the film in a small role. The tape was nominated at the Sundance Festival.
A year later, Paul Schneider received an award from the National Society of Film Critics of the USA for Best Supporting Actor in the drama Bright Star.
Best years
In 2011, the actor joins the cast of the drama “Water for Elephants!”, Noted by both viewers and critics. And then it is decided to accept the invitation to play in the Hong Kong action movie Flowers of War and the French drama Beloved.
The next few years were marked by a return to the States and a series of successful films, including the appearance on various TV shows. As the actor later admitted, he was more impressed with the drama genre, although his works include comedic roles. The 2014 drama “Say Goodbye to All This” tells about difficult relationships within the family, when the couple are going to divorce, worrying about how this will affect their daughter. In 2016, Woody Allen collects stars for his new film “High Life”, which also includes the actor. Paul Schneider (the photo of the actor from this film is attached) praised the work with the director: "He is a real professional. I was very lucky to have experience working with such a master as Woody." In the same year, the hero of our article starred in the popular series "American Crime History."
Life today
During his career, Paul Schneider starred in forty films. Many of them were featured at film festivals. Despite his love of drama, the actor always enjoyed participating in films of various genres - historical films, action films, comedies. In 2016, he married Theresa Avila Schneider and pushed the acting profession to the background. Now Paul devotes a lot of time to social projects. His wife is a co-founder of The World Lens Foundation. In addition, Schneider runs the Innocence Project Ambassador. Unfortunately for fans, it appears on the screens less and less.