Paul Reynolds(XL)
- Actor
Paul Geoffrey Reynolds was born and raised in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England. He is of English and Irish decent. His mother, Margaret Reynolds (Proctor), ran her own hairdressing business from home. His father, Alan Reynolds, worked as a Social Worker then Director in Adult Social Care, after retiring he became Chair for an independent charity providing a Homestore, Foodbank and local community wellbeing services in East Anglia. The eldest of two brothers. Paul was brought up in the small countryside town of Bury St Edmunds, and first studied at Guildhall Feoffment Primary School, followed by Horringer Court Middle School, and then King Edward's VI Upper School. His education subsequently continued at WSC and IUS, studying Art & Design, Fine Art, Graphic Design and Photography. He also played Basketball for his school and then County team in the regional league.
Paul spent his early twenties Deejaying Hip Hop, Soul and R&B, and built up quite a following under the name of 'DJ Ren', a nickname given to him by friends. Always having a strong passion and interest in Film & Theatre; Paul started acting in his mid twenties, training for 2 years before moving to Berlin, Germany. Where he lived in the Wilmersdorf borough of Berlin between 2008 and 2014. During this time he acted in various English speaking Theatre productions and Independent films. Including the Barcelona Film Festival Finalist 'Yesterdays'. The city which he called his second home, gave him creative freedom and great inspiration. Also during this period Paul spent many months of the year living in Barcelona, another city very dear to his heart. He loved dividing his time between these two beautiful European cities. After being classically trained and also spending some time training in New York, he moved back to London, to study the Meisner Technique with Acting Teacher Gary Condés. From 2015 onward, Paul continues to live and work in London.
Outside of his love for performing, Paul is a devoted animal lover and an avid supporter of the charities Choose Love, Unicef, WWF and Cats Protection.
Paul spent his early twenties Deejaying Hip Hop, Soul and R&B, and built up quite a following under the name of 'DJ Ren', a nickname given to him by friends. Always having a strong passion and interest in Film & Theatre; Paul started acting in his mid twenties, training for 2 years before moving to Berlin, Germany. Where he lived in the Wilmersdorf borough of Berlin between 2008 and 2014. During this time he acted in various English speaking Theatre productions and Independent films. Including the Barcelona Film Festival Finalist 'Yesterdays'. The city which he called his second home, gave him creative freedom and great inspiration. Also during this period Paul spent many months of the year living in Barcelona, another city very dear to his heart. He loved dividing his time between these two beautiful European cities. After being classically trained and also spending some time training in New York, he moved back to London, to study the Meisner Technique with Acting Teacher Gary Condés. From 2015 onward, Paul continues to live and work in London.
Outside of his love for performing, Paul is a devoted animal lover and an avid supporter of the charities Choose Love, Unicef, WWF and Cats Protection.
