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<h2>Early Life and Education</h2>
<p>Paul Adelstein was born on April 29, 1969, in Chicago, Illinois, into a Reform Jewish family. He attended the progressive <em>Francis W. Parker School</em> in Chicago, which is known for its emphasis on the arts and liberal education. He later enrolled at Bowdoin College in Maine, where he became a member of the <em>Phi Beta Kappa</em> honor society. Adelstein graduated <em>summa cum laude</em> with a major in English and a minor in music.</p>

<h2>Early Career in Theater</h2>
<p>Adelstein began his acting career with <a href="/biography/john-cusack">John Cusack</a>’s production company, <em>New Crime Productions</em>. From there, he joined the renowned <em>Steppenwolf Theatre Company</em>, grounding his craft in stage performance before transitioning more heavily into television and film.</p>

<h2>Breakthrough Roles: 'Prison Break' and 'Private Practice'</h2>
<p>Paul Adelstein is best known for his role as <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Kellerman">Secret Service Agent</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Kellerman">Paul Kellerman</a> in the television series <em>Prison Break</em>, a character who became iconic among fans of the show. He initially auditioned for the lead role of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lincoln_Burrows">Lincoln Burrows</a> but was instead cast as <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Kellerman">Kellerman</a>, a government operative with a complex moral arc. His performance received critical praise and contributed significantly to his rising profile.</p>

<p>In 2007, Adelstein joined the cast of <em>Private Practice</em>, the medical drama and <em>Grey’s Anatomy</em> spin-off created by <a href="/biography/shonda-rhimes">Shonda Rhimes</a>. He played <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cooper_Freedman">Dr.</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cooper_Freedman">Cooper Freedman</a>, a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cooper_Freedman">pediatrician</a>, until the series concluded in 2013 after six seasons.</p>

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<h2>Expanding Television and Film Career</h2>
<p>Adelstein made his film debut in 1990 with a small role in <em>The Grifters</em>. He went on to appear in various television series throughout the late 1990s and early 2000s, including <em>Cupid</em>, <em>ER</em>, <em>Without a Trace</em>, and <em>Scrubs</em>. In cinema, he took supporting roles in films like <em>Bedazzled</em> (2000), the Coen Brothers' <em>Intolerable Cruelty</em> (2003), <em>Memoirs of a Geisha</em> (2005), and <em>Be Cool</em> (2005).</p>

<p>Between 2014 and 2017, he played Leo Bergen, a political strategist, on <em>Scandal</em>, another <a href="/biography/shonda-rhimes">Shonda Rhimes</a> project. During this time, he also portrayed Jake Novak, the estranged husband of lead character Abby McCarthy, in Bravo’s <em>Girlfriends’ Guide to Divorce</em>. In 2016, Adelstein co-starred alongside <a href="/biography/hugh-laurie">Hugh Laurie</a> in the Hulu series <em>Chance</em>, playing the character Raymond Blackstone.</p>

<h2>Personal Life</h2>
<p>In 2003, Adelstein moved to Los Angeles to further pursue his career in film and television. He married <a href="/biography/liza-weil">actress</a> <a href="/biography/liza-weil">Liza Weil</a> in November 2006. <a href="/biography/liza-weil">Weil</a> is well-known for her roles as <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paris_Geller">Paris Geller</a> in <em><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gilmore_Girls">Gilmore Girls</a></em> and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bonnie_Winterbottom">Bonnie Winterbottom</a> in <em>How to Get Away with Murder</em>. The couple welcomed a daughter in April 2010. After nearly a decade of marriage, Adelstein and <a href="/biography/liza-weil">Weil</a> filed for divorce in March 2016, citing irreconcilable differences. They agreed to share joint custody of their daughter and chose not to pursue spousal support.</p>

<h2>Music and Doris Band</h2>
<p>In addition to acting, Paul Adelstein is also a <a href="/biography/paul-adelstein">musician</a>. He leads a band called Doris, named after his mother. Formed in the late 1990s, Doris showcases Adelstein as the lead vocalist, pianist, and guitarist. Despite modest musical training—he began piano lessons at age 10—Adelstein admits he primarily plays by ear and focuses on the emotional resonance of sounds rather than formal musical theory. The band's music serves as a creative outlet and a form of personal relaxation.</p>

<h2>Net Worth</h2>
<p>Over the course of his career in television, film, and music, Paul Adelstein has achieved a net worth estimated at approximately $2 million. His wealth reflects a sustained presence in a variety of high-profile roles across mainstream entertainment platforms.</p>

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