Biography
Who is Paul Guilfoyle?
Early life and education
Paul Guilfoyle Vincent Guilfoyle was born in Boston, Massachusetts. He attended Boston College High School and later served as a commencement speaker for the school's seniors in 2005. His connection to the school continued when he appeared in the film Spotlight, which prominently features the institution.
After high school, he pursued higher education at Lehigh University. He graduated from the institution in 1972 before beginning his professional acting career.
Theatrical and early career
Before finding mainstream television success, Paul established a strong reputation in the theater world. He is a member of The Actors Studio and spent 12 years performing with the Theatre Company of Boston. His theatrical resume includes well-known Broadway productions such as David Mamet's Glengarry Glen Ross and Richard III, where he performed alongside Al Pacino.
His early screen career involved a variety of film and television roles. He appeared in the comedy Three Men and a Baby and took on a guest role in the series Crime Story as a criminal involved in a hostage shootout. These early performances helped him build a diverse portfolio before he became widely known.
CSI and television work
The actor is most widely known for his portrayal of Captain James Jim Brass on the CBS crime drama CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. He joined the cast at the show's inception in 2000 and remained a regular for 14 years. Although he departed the series in 2014, he returned for the two-hour finale titled Immortality in 2015. He also reprised the character for two episodes of the sequel series CSI: Vegas.
Outside of his work on CSI, he has appeared in numerous other television programs. His credits include guest roles on Miami Vice, Law & Order, Wiseguy, New York Undercover, and Ally McBeal. He also provided the voice for Travis Morgan in the animated series Justice League Unlimited. In 2020, he appeared in the Star Trek: Discovery two-part story Terra Firma as the character Carl.
Film credits and personal life
His filmography spans nearly three decades with appearances in many well-known projects. These credits include roles in Howard the Duck, Wall Street, Mrs. Doubtfire, Air Force One, L.A. Confidential, and Amistad. Also, he appeared in the HBO original film Live from Baghdad and featured in the music video for the Alter Bridge single Broken Wings.
In his personal life, Paul married choreographer and aerial artist Lisa Giobbi in 1989. The couple has one child together and resides in New York City.
Birthday and age
Paul Guilfoyle was born on April 28, 1949, which makes Paul 77 years old today. That birthday falls under the Taurus sign. Paul shares the date with 38 other famous people.
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