Chad Paetznick

Chad Paetznick is an actor, music teacher, and musician represented by McCray Agency. Chad's training includes Nashville Acting Studio under the direction of Rebecca Lines and Caroline Locorriere, as well as coaching with actors Jesse James Locorriere and Dean Alan Feldman. Chad recently landed speaking roles on several independent films and has appeared in over 15 student university films. Chad gained initial experience by appearing on student university films and doing extensive work in background acting. Chad was utilized as a background and featured background actor on the set of Stranger Things seasons 3-5, including most recently in the series finale season 5 Ep. 8 as a featured school administrator on stage for character Dustin's graduation scene. Chad was also featured with Issa Rae in the bar scene on Little, The Movie and has done work on Ozark 3, Undercover Brother 2, Clint Eastwood's Richard Jewel, Sweet Magnolias, StargirlDC series, and Mel Gibson's 2022 release Last Looks. Chad has toured as a drummer with several artists over the years, including American Idol Finalist Jessica Meuse and has contributed to music education for over 25 years.