Born and raised in Michigan, Paul started his diverse career in the entertainment industry as a stunt man in Chicago. His film credits include “Atlas”, "The Mask of Zorro," "Battle of the Sexes," "Rumor Has It," and "Goodbye, Casanova." Some of his recent television appearances include "S.W.A.T.", "Legends of Tomorrow", "Big Love", "Hawaii 5-0", "NCIS", "Heroes," "Nip/Tuck," "Perception," "C.S.I.," "Cold Case," "Brothers and Sisters," "The Mentalist," and "House."
Paul was affectionately known as "El Gringo Malo" in Mexico during the late 90's, starring in several television novellas and films there as antagonists, and was nominated for a best supporting actor Ariel for his work as 'Wilson' in director Carlos Garcia Agraz's "Ultima LLamada". Paul can be seen in the theatrical films "Alone Yet Not Alone", "To Have and To Hold", and the family Hallmark television film, "Cupid's Bed and Breakfast". He recently recurred on T.V. as 'Mr. Swanson' in MTV's "Hard Times of RJ Berger", Agent Tanner on TNT's "Perception", and wrapped his latest guest spots on "Hawaii 5-0", “NCIS” and as Pres. Nixon in WB’s "Legends of Tomorrow."
Paul lives in Los Angeles with his wife of 33 years, actress Ellen Bradley Ganus, and his two children, who are young actors, musicians, and voice artists, Spencer Lacey Ganus and Tyler Ganus.