Paul Gross
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| Paul Gross | |
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| Born | Paul Michael Gross April 30, 1959 Calgary, Alberta Canada |
| Occupation | Film Actor Film Producer Film Writer music composer Film Director |
| Years active | 1985-present |
| Spouse(s) | Martha Burns |
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Paul Michael Gross (born April 30, 1959),[1] 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.
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[edit] Early career
Gross studied acting at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, but he left during the third year of his study.[2]}} 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.[3] Other productions in which he appeared include Observe the Sons of Ulster Marching Towards the Somme and As You Like It.[3]
After the play Successful Strangers, Gross starred in his first movie Turning to Stone.
[edit] Due South
His role as upright Mountie Benton Fraser 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.[4]
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.[citation needed] 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[4].
[edit] 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.
[edit] Filmography
[edit] Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1985 | Turning to Stone | Billy | Debut |
| 1988 | Chasing Rainbows | Jake Kincaid | |
| 1989 | Cold Comfort | Stephen Miller | |
| Divided Loyalties | Walter Butler | ||
| 1990 | Getting Married in Buffalo Jump | Alex Bresnyachuk | |
| 1991 | Married to It | Jeremy Brimfield | |
| 1992 | Buried on Sunday | Augustus Knickel | |
| 1993 | Aspen Extreme | T.J. Burke | |
| Tales of the City | Brian Hawkins | ||
| 1994 | Whale Music | Daniel Howl | |
| XXX's & OOO's | 'Bucky Dean | ||
| Paint Cans | Morton Ridgewell | ||
| 1997 | 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea | Ned | |
| 1999 | Murder Most Likely | Patrick Kelly | |
| 2002 | Men with Brooms | Chris Cutter | also Writer and Director |
| 2004 | Wilby Wonderful | Buddy French | |
| H2O: The Last Prime Minister | Thomas David Mclaughlin | also Writer and Producer | |
| 2005 | Burnt Toast | Scott | |
| 2007 | The Trojan Horse | Thomas David McLaughlin | completed |
| 2008 | Passchendaele | Michael Dunne | also Writer, Producer and Director |
[edit] Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1989 | Street Legal | Steven Hines | 2 episodes |
| 1990 | The Ray Bradbury Theater | Skip | 1 episode |
| 1996-1998 | The Red Green Show | Kevin Black | 5 episodes |
| 1994-1999 | Due South | Constable Benton Fraser | |
| 2004 | Monday Report | Prime Minister Thomas David McLaughlin | One Episode |
| 2003-2005 | The Eleventh Hour | Tony Joel | 2 Episodes |
| 2003-2006 | Slings and Arrows | Geoffrey Tennant | 18 Episodes |
| 2006 | Prairie Giant: The Tommy Douglas Story | John Diefenbaker | |
| Hockey: A People's History | Narrator | 10 episodes |
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- Paul Gross at the Internet Movie Database
- Paul Gross at Allmovie
- Paul Gross at Tv.com
- PaulGross.org
- Paul Gross at Northern Stars
| Persondata | |
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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 | |
