Don Michael Paul

About Don Michael Paul

g. "Aloha Summer" and "Aliens from L.A.", both 1988, "Dangerously Close" 1986, "Winner Take All" 1987 and "Rich Girl" 1991). The one notable exception to the rule was the offbeat Arctic romance "Winter People" (1989), in which Paul played the supporting role of Kelly McGillis' brother. He later took an interest in writing, and his first screenplay to be filmed was the road movie, "Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man" (1991).

Education

California State University, Fullerton , California

Career Milestones

Acted in local children's theatre of native Newport Beach, California

Discovered by an agent at a college production

1984

Made professional acting debut in the feature, "Lovelines"

1985

TV debut on the CBS Schoolbreak Special, "War Between the Classes"

1986

Starred in the action film, "Dangerously Close"

1987

Hired by producer Jere Henshaw to rewrite script of "Winner Take All" also starred in film

1988

Starred in the Sci-fi comedy, "Alien from L.A."

1988

Starred in the teen drama, "Aloha Summer" about six friends from different backgrounds

1989

Played the supporting role of Kelly McGillis' brother in the offbeat romance "Winter People"

1991

Co-produced his original screenplay, "Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man" with Mickey Rourke and Don Johnson

1991

Signed four-picture deal with MGM/Pathe to write and direct

1994

Cast in a recurring role as Craig Bodi on the FOX series "Models, Inc."

2002

Made feature directing debut with his screenplay "Half Past Dead"; also starred

2006

Directed second film, "The Garden" starring Lance Henriksen and Sean Young

2007

Helmed the golf comedy, "Who's Your Caddy"