Paul Shearman

I am an Actor, Father, and Entrepreneur passionate about Travel, Adventure, and Learning.

“Acting is not about being someone different. It’s finding the similarity in what is apparently different, then finding myself in there..”

– Meryl Streep

22

Film & TV

6

Industrials

10

Commercials

31

Plays

22

Film & TV

6

Industrials

10

Commercials

31

Plays

Paul Shearman

Actor

Born into a military family in Virginia, raised in California, and educated in Oregon, I discovered theatre in high school and never let it go. Though I earned a degree in Political Science and International Affairs, the stage kept calling. Work in Washington, D.C. and NYC reignited a passion for performance across theatre, film, and television.

My Story

Twice set aside, acting always returned—this time to stay. Years as an entrepreneur gave me resilience and business acumen I now bring to the craft.

Weekly training keeps my work sharp, while collaborations on stage and set fuel inspiration.

Today, my performances span China, the United States, and the United Kingdom, with London as the newest chapter. Each role deepens my commitment to storytelling.

Résumé (CV) & Acting Clips

Television

The Flying Man — Supporting, Dir. Peng Fei
Signs of Your Heart — Co-Star, HBO Originals
The Prince and the PA — Guest Star, Hallmark
Lies My Babysitter Told — Co-Star, Lifetime
Reborn: Melody of Second Chances — Lead, LeiQ Studio

Film

Love Beijing (Short) — Lead, North Gate Productions
Carved in Stone — Supporting, Gatekeeper Motion Pictures
L’Enfer — Lead, SCAD
My Truth (Visual Album) — Supporting, Dir. Creed
Dying Laughing — Supporting, Dir. Tyler Young

Theatre

Love Beijing (Short) — Lead, North Gate Productions
Carved in Stone — Supporting, Gatekeeper Motion Pictures
L’Enfer — Lead, SCAD
My Truth (Visual Album) — Supporting, Dir. Creed
Dying Laughing — Supporting, Dir. Tyler Young

Commercials

Conflicts available upon request

Training

Ivana Chubbuck Technique – Frantz Turner
Ivana Chubbuck Studio, Los Angeles

Commercial Acting – Laurie Records
Laurie Records Casting, Los Angeles

On-Camera Audition Technique – Matt Cornwell
Get Worked, Atlanta

Improv – Jack Novak
Washington Improv Theater, DC

Meisner Technique – Bruce Burgun
Indiana University MFA Acting Program

Stunts – Brian Krainson
ATL Stunts

Stage Combat & Fencing – Allen Thomas
Indiana University MFA Acting Program

Speech – Susan Patrick
HB Studios, NYC

Shakespeare Intensive (Voice, Stage Combat, Scene Study, Verse, Movement)
Stella Adler Studio, NYC

Special Skills

Archery • Baseball • Billiards/Pool • Bowling • Stage Combat • Cycling • Equestrian • Fencing • Golf • Ice Skating • Ping Pong • Racquetball • Roller Skating • Long-Distance Running • Segway • Firearms (Revolver/Automatic) • Snorkeling • Downhill Skiing • Jazz Dance • Ear Prompter • Hosting • Improvisation • Juggling • Licensed Driver • Magician • Modeling • Teleprompter • Voiceover • British (BBC English) Accent

Additional Experience: Travel agency owner & former flight attendant.

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