Paul Alexander Nolan

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Paul Alexander Nolan is a Canadian actor who appeared in Jeremy O. Harris’ Slave Play at New York Theater Workshop. He was nominated for a Drama Desk Award for his performance in the musical Bright Star.[1][2]

Early life[]

Nolan grew up in Rouleau, Saskatchewan, a small rural community in Canada. His love of music was developed by listening to folk, opera, show tunes, and classical music as a child.[3] He then attended the Randolph College for the Performing Arts.[4] Following college, he took a gig with Disney Cruise Line, performing abbreviated versions of animated movies like “Hercules."[5]

Personal life[]

He is a hockey fan, with his favorite team being the Toronto Maple Leafs.[6]

Nolan is married to actress Keely Hutton.[7]

Broadway credits[]

Year Title Role Notes
2012 Jesus Christ Superstar Jesus Broadway, Debut
2013 Once Guy Broadway, Replacement
2015 Doctor Zhivago Pasha Antipov/Stelinkov Broadway, Original
2015 Daddy Long Legs Jervis Pendleton Off Broadway, Original
2016 Bright Star Jimmy Ray Dobbs Broadway, Original
2016 Chicago Billy Flynn Broadway, Replacement
2018 Escape to Margaritaville Tully Broadway, Original
2019 Slave Play Jim Broadway, Original

Filmography[]

Year Title Role Notes
1997 Uncle Paul Nolan Short
1998 Strike! Charles Schumacher Film
1999 Shapeshifter Alex Film
2003 Bridegrom Film
2003 The Root Donovan Kinder Short
2018 Madam Secretary Captain David Paley TV Series, 1 Episode
2019 Instinct Jonathan James TV Series, 1 Episode
2019 The Code Major Daniel Arcineaux TV Series, 1 Episode
2019 The Scottish Play Lucas Film

References[]

  1. ^ "Paul Alexander Nolan Biography | Broadway Buzz | Broadway.com". www.broadway.com. Retrieved 2021-01-13.
  2. ^ "Paul Alexander Nolan Theatre Credits, News, Bio and Photos". www.broadwayworld.com. Retrieved 2021-01-13.
  3. ^ Hoffman, Barbara (2018-05-08). "How a pale Canadian opera-lover wound up in 'Margaritaville'". New York Post. Retrieved 2021-01-14.
  4. ^ Blog, Edward Willett in; Music (2017-05-03). "Paul Alexander Nolan: From small-town Saskatchewan to Broadway's bright lights". Edward Willett. Retrieved 2021-01-14.
  5. ^ Hoffman, Barbara (2018-05-08). "How a pale Canadian opera-lover wound up in 'Margaritaville'". New York Post. Retrieved 2021-01-14.
  6. ^ "Five Burning Questions with Bright Star's Paul Alexander Nolan". BroadwayBox.com. Retrieved 2021-01-13.
  7. ^ Blog, Edward Willett in; Music (2017-05-03). "Paul Alexander Nolan: From small-town Saskatchewan to Broadway's bright lights". Edward Willett. Retrieved 2021-01-13.
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