Paul Gross: Canadian film actor, successful screenwriter, director and producer

The Canadian actor, director, producer Paul Gross (pictured on the page) was born on April 30, 1959 in the city of Calgary, in the Canadian province of Alberta. Became famous for the role of Benton Fraser, constable of the mounted police in the television series "Strictly to the South." In addition to the main role, the actor still acted as a producer of the first three series, and then the final one.

First successes

The next series "Sling and Arrows", where Paul Gross played one of the fundamental roles, added the actor popularity. Even then, the charismatic handsome man began to receive invitations from the directors of dramatic stories.

The art of acting was studied by Paul Gross at the University of Edmonton, but he did not complete the course, he left his studies in the third year. A few years later he returned to the university to complete his studies.

Paul did not have money, he had to work part-time, filming in a variety of commercials. To pay for studying this earnings somehow enough, otherwise the future actor tried to lead a Spartan lifestyle.

After graduating from the university, Paul Gross went to work in the theater, where he quickly became the most sought-after actor, playing only classics. In his repertoire were the roles of Hamlet, Romeo Montague and many other characters of William Shakespeare.

Once Paul Gross acted as Hamlet in the theater, which once sold admission tickets.

A great movie

On the screen, Paul made his debut as a screenwriter, writing a dramatic play "In this corner." The film was directed by Atom Egoyan.

Subsequently, Gross will write many scenarios that will be awarded prizes.

At the turn of the 80's and 90's, Paul starred in the thriller "Cold Trap" directed by Vic Sarin and in the comedy "In Grief and in Joy" staged by Arthur Hiller, followed by a comedy film directed by Paul Donovan called "Northern Extremes".

Music

Gross, among other things, was also a talented performer of hits. Sometimes he even acted as a songwriter, and wrote both music and lyrics. He collaborated with The Bonemen, toured as a vocalist. In 1997, I recorded my first album called "Two Houses", and in 2001 I released another CD "Love and the Bloody Massacre".

Wide popularity

The character of Benton Fraser in the series "Strictly to the South" was for Paul a push to popularity. Constable fell in love with the whole female part of the globe. The policeman in the eyes of the admirers became the embodiment of an impeccable, ideal man.

In March 2002, Gross, along with the famous Leslie Nielsen, received the title of "Honorary Citizen of Winnipeg." The reason for this was a new film called "Boys with Brooms", dedicated to players in curling. At the same time, both actors became honorary members of the local curling club, although neither of them could play.

The painting "Boys with Brooms" became Gross's debut as a director. The script was written by Paul, he also starred in the film. Moreover, the actor and music wrote for this film project.

In 2004, Gross starred in the comedy directed by McAyvor, entitled "Wilby the Magnificent."

His next major film project Paul released on the big screen in 2008. It was a drama of military-historical content "Paschendal", dedicated to the brutal battles of the First World War. And this time Gross took on almost all the functions to create the film. He wrote the script, acted as a director, played the main role, fulfilled the duties of the producer.

Gross was repeatedly invited to Hollywood, but he invariably answered all offers with a polite refusal, remaining true to his hometown of Calgary. Only once he accepted an offer from American studios, starred in secondary roles and left for home, without waiting for the films with his participation to go on the rental.

Personal life

The actor was married only once. With his wife, actress Martha Burns, he met in the fall of 1988 in the theater, when they were working on the production of the play "Welsh." Creative tandem has survived until now, from time to time the couple together come to the scene. The couple have two children: Jack's son, born in 1990, and Hannah's daughter, four years younger than his brother. Parents photographed their heirs many times, but each time someone dropped out of the frame.

Pictures called "Paul Gross, photo with his family in full force" he does not work. Son Jack can not stand being photographed. In a word, family photos of the actor are not yet ready, you need to wait.

But Paul Gross photo with his wife is in abundance, the actor is wearing pictures of the beloved wife in every pocket.

Filmography

During his career, Gross has appeared in more than thirty films. Below is a selective list of films with his participation:

• "Cold trap" (1989), Stefan Miller;
• "Boys with Brooms" (2002), Chris Cutter;
• "Wilby the Magnificent" (2004), Buddy French;
• "The Trojan Horse" (2007), Thomas;
• "Paschendal" (2008), Michael Dunn;
• "Unarmed" (2010), Barney;

Currently, Paul is working on the next film project.