- Born
- Birth namePaula Sue Hensley
- Height5′ 8″ (1.73 m)
- Paula is a multi-faceted individual and has a diverse background that blends military discipline, global exposure, academic credentials, and the thoughtful study of acting. She is notably well traveled; she has been around the world 17 times, experienced military and deployment life, lived in varied housing environments including barracks, hotels, trailers, farms, and even a shipping container in Afghanistan. Her experiences have been shaped by being present in three historic revolutions.
Paula grew up traveling, having lived in places such as Tehran during the Iranian Revolution, Berlin before the fall of the Berlin Wall, Puerto Rico, Portugal, the Philippines, Oahu, and Afghanistan, among others. As an adult, she served in the U.S. Army Reserves and Texas Army National Guard. She completed a 28 month deployment in Afghanistan supporting NATO forces. She has advanced training in defensive driving maneuvers (like J-Turns and PIT), and weapons qualifications (M-16, AK-47, M-15, pistols). Her education and her service background inform a real life depth that enriches her performances. She has contributed to several short films and TV projects since beginning her acting studies in 2016.
Paula has 2 grown children and a master's degree in geography. She is known for her smile and ability to relate to people.
- IMDb mini biography by: Paula Rafferty
- Gender / Gender identityFemale
- Paula is a veteran of the United States Army Reserves and the Texas Army National Guard.
- Paula lived in Tehran, Iran as the Islamic revolution was beginning.
- Paula helped people coming through checkpoints in Berlin before the Berlin Wall fell in 1989.
- Received Masters of Science in geography.
- Paula spent 28 months in Afghanistan as part of Operation Freedom's Sentinel and was one of the last groups to leave Kabul before the military evacuation.
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