Paul Andrew Schneider was born on March 16, 1976, in Asheville, North Carolina. From an early age, he demonstrated a strong interest in creative pursuits. This inclination led him to pursue a degree in arts at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, where he developed his skills in filmmaking and performance.
Schneider began his acting career in 1997 with the short film Pleasant Grove, followed by another short, Physical Pinball, in 1998. His feature film debut came in 2000 with David Gordon Green's critically acclaimed George Washington, in which he played the role of Rico Rice. The film marked the start of a frequent collaboration with Green and launched Schneider's professional momentum.
In 2003, Schneider appeared in two notable films: All the Real Girls and Security, Colorado. Remarkably, his character was named Paul in both films, and he also co-wrote All the Real Girls, showcasing his writing talents. He continued to build his filmography with roles in Crude (2003), 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover (2005), and Cameron Crowe’s Elizabethtown (2005), where he portrayed Jesse Baylor. To prepare for this role, he spent five days on the road with the rock band My Morning Jacket, as advised by Crowe, to immerse himself in the character's lifestyle and tone.
Schneider secured supporting roles in films such as Live Free or Die and The Family Stone. His portrayal of outlaw Dick Liddil in the 2007 film The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford was particularly well received. Demonstrating his evolving craft, he made his directorial debut with the 2008 film Pretty Bird, in which he also played a role. The same year, Variety recognized him in its “Ten Actors to Watch” list, affirming his rising status in the industry.
| Birth Date: | 16 Mar, 1976 |
| Age: | 44 yrs |
| Occupations: | Television actor Film actor Screenwriter |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Oakland |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American film actor |
| Net Worth 2021: | 1 million |
