Biography

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.
- IMDb mini biography by: Cezzie

Was trapped alone for 3 days at the foot of a waterfall in July 2017 after breaking his leg and ripping his kneecap trying to take a selfie whilst on holiday in Koh Samui, Thailand before being rescued by emergency services.

Interests include Skateboarding, kickboxing, and Basketball and Surfing in Newquay, Cornwall (which he used to do with his family)

Paul left school at 16 after gaining 7 GCSE's, including an A in Drama.

Paul supports Bolton Wanderers Football Club.