Paul Calderon

Born:1952. január 25.

Place of Birth:Puerto Rico

Known For:Acting

Biography

Paul Calderon, a seasoned actor with a diverse background, was born in Puerto Rico in 1959. At the young age of six, he and his family moved to New York, where he navigated the streets of the Lower East Side and Spanish Harlem. After a brief stint in college, Calderon enlisted in the United States Army, serving as an infantryman overseas before returning to pursue his passion for acting.

His journey in the entertainment industry began on the New York stage, where he showcased his talent and dedication. Calderon's performance in Blade to the Heat at the Public Theatre earned him an Obie Award, setting the stage for a successful career. He graced Broadway alongside acting legend Robert De Niro in Cuba and His Teddy Bear, leaving a lasting impression on audiences.

Despite narrowly missing out on the iconic role of Jules Winnfield in Pulp Fiction, Calderon's versatility and skill as an actor shone through in various projects. He brought depth to his character as Paul the bartender in a memorable dialogue scene between Butch Coolidge and Marsellus Wallace. Additionally, he co-wrote the acclaimed crime drama Bad Lieutenant, further showcasing his multifaceted talents.

Throughout his career, Calderon has appeared in a myriad of films, including The Last Castle, Out of Sight, and Cop Land, among others. His contributions to the industry extend beyond the big screen, with notable guest appearances on television series like Law & Order and Miami Vice. Calderon's dedication to his craft and ability to embody diverse roles have solidified his reputation as a respected actor in the entertainment world.

As a founding member of esteemed theatre companies such as the Touchstone Theatre and the Labyrinth Theatre Company, Calderon has left an indelible mark on both stage and screen. His passion for storytelling and commitment to his characters have endeared him to audiences and critics alike. In 2010, he took on the role of The Businessman in Sanzhar Sultanov's crime drama, The Story, showcasing his enduring talent and continued relevance in the industry. Paul Calderon's contributions to the world of entertainment continue to captivate and inspire audiences worldwide.

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Pulp Fiction

Paul

1994

A burger-loving hit man, his philosophical partner, a drug-addled gangster's moll and a washed-up boxer converge in this sprawling, comedic crime caper. Their adventures unfurl in three stories that ingeniously trip back and forth in time.

Cop Land

Hector - Medic

1997

Freddy Heflin is the sheriff of a place everyone calls “Cop Land” — a small and seemingly peaceful town populated by the big city police officers he’s long admired. Yet something ugly is taking place behind the town’s peaceful facade. And when Freddy uncovers a massive, deadly conspiracy among these local residents, he is forced to take action and make a dangerous choice between protecting his idols and upholding the law.

The Firm

Thomas Richie

1993

Mitch McDeere is a young man with a promising future in Law. About to sit his Bar exam, he is approached by 'The Firm' and made an offer he doesn't refuse. Seduced by the money and gifts showered on him, he is totally oblivious to the more sinister side of his company. Then, two Associates are murdered. The FBI contact him, asking him for information and suddenly his life is ruined. He has a choice - work with the FBI, or stay with the Firm. Either way he will lose his life as he knows it. Mitch figures the only way out is to follow his own plan...

The Sentinel

Deputy Director Cortes

2006

Veteran Secret Service agent Pete Garrison investigates a colleague's murder and is subsequently framed as a mole in an assassination attempt on the President due to the machinations of a blackmailer who knows the secret he is hiding. Disgraced, dismissed, and now a fugitive with two relentless federal investigators hot on his heels, Garrison must both clear his name and save the president from assassination.

The Last Castle

Dellwo

2001

A court-martialed general rallies together 1200 inmates to rise against the system that put him away.

Four Rooms

Norman

1995

It's Ted the Bellhop's first night on the job...and the hotel's very unusual guests are about to place him in some outrageous predicaments. It seems that this evening's room service is serving up one unbelievable happening after another.

King of New York

Joey Dalesio

1990

A former drug lord returns from prison determined to wipe out all his competition and distribute the profits of his operations to New York's poor and lower classes in this stylish and ultra violent modern twist on Robin Hood.

Out of Sight

Raymond Cruz

1998

Meet Jack Foley, a smooth criminal who bends the law and is determined to make one last heist. Karen Sisco is a federal marshal who chooses all the right moves … and all the wrong guys. Now they're willing to risk it all to find out if there's more between them than just the law.

Clockers

Jesus at Hambones

1995

Strike is a young city drug pusher under the tutelage of drug lord Rodney Little. When a night manager at a fast-food restaurant is found with four bullets in his body, Strike’s older brother turns himself in as the killer. Detective Rocco Klein doesn’t buy the story, however, setting out to find the truth, and it seems that all the fingers point toward Strike & Rodney.

Bad Lieutenant

Cop #1

1992

While investigating a young nun's rape, a corrupt New York City police detective, with a serious drug and gambling addiction, tries to change his ways and find forgiveness.

Sea of Love

Serafino

1989

Seen-it-all New York detective Frank Keller is unsettled - he has done twenty years on the force and could retire, and he hasn't come to terms with his wife leaving him for a colleague. Joining up with an officer from another part of town to investigate a series of murders linked by the lonely hearts columns he finds he is getting seriously and possibly dangerously involved with Helen, one of the main suspects.