Born to a roofer and a psychiatric nurse, Paul was born on April 12,
1979, joining his sister, Kelly who was born in 1978. Paul started
acting at an early age of 10, when he joined the Oldham Theatre
Workshop, but had acted before that at Church Road Primary School,
Bolton and then Smithhills Dean High School. Still at the age of 10,
Paul had his first television role, in "Childrens Ward" on ITV, though
only saying 3 lines.
Later, he started appearing in TV shows like
The Biz (1995) and became UK
teenage girls' favourite pin-up when he joined the
EastEnders (1985) cast as Joe
Wicks. 12 record companies have reportedly offered Paul the opportunity
to record a single but they have all been turned down. Paul has
publicly stated that he will never record a single, adding that his
cat, Gizmo, is better at singing than him.
Phoenix Rise(2023)as Carl
EastEnders(1985)as Joe, Joe Wicks
Ackley Bridge(2017)as Steve Bell, Mr. Carter
Genesis(2018)as Lt. Sgt. Shane Frost
In the Club(2014)as Nathan
The Wolfman(2010)
Loose Women(1999)as Self
Weekend(2014)as Self - Guest
Daybreak(2010)as Self
The Real Hustle(2006)as Self - Narrator
The Beginner's Guide to(2006)as Self - Presenter
Granada Reports(1980)as Self
Julie Walters: A Life on Screen(2014)as Jerome
A Smooth Guide to Exotic Thailand(2004)as Jed
