Don Deforest Paul

A native of Chattanooga, Tennessee. Don Paul is a graduate of the University of Tennessee with a major in theatre. He spent seven years in the '70s in New York, winning a scholarship to study with Lee Strasberg. A professional actor for 40 years, he has appeared on Broadway, Off Broadway, in 22 Off Broadway productions, winter stock, summer stock, dinner theatre, tours, and in 42 productions in Los Angeles. Don has appeared nine times at the Long Beach Performing Arts Center - International City Theatre Long Beach. Don has performed two solo shows in Los Angeles, continues his solo role as composer Richard Wagner onstage nationally, and appears in feature films and network television. He is the recipient of a Drama-Logue award for performance and shares both a Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award and an Ovation award.