Gold Coast Background Actor

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film & tv productions and counting

Stephen Paul — Gold Coast background actor represented by Extra Edge Talent

Bio

With multiple background appearances to his name: Mortal Kombat 2, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, Balls Up and more — Stephen brings a quiet depth and genuine presence to every set. Rooted in Myanmar and Yorkshire, shaped by decades of global travel, and settled on the Gold Coast since the mid-eighties, Stephen's background as a tradesperson and lifelong experience gives him a natural versatility that reads on camera.


Film & Television

Feature film and television background work on productions from directors Simon McQuoid, Patrick Hughes, Peter Farrelly, and Matt Shakman. Some role details are withheld at production request.

  • Honeymoon with Harry | Dir. Glen Ficarra • John Requa

    Confidential

  • Mike Thornton | Dir. Patrick Hughes

    Confidential

  • Allen | Dir. Daley Pearson • Jeffrey Walker

    Confidential

  • 2 Years Later | Dir. Emma Freeman

    Confidential

  • FING | Dir. Jeffrey Walker

    Confidential

  • Monarch: Legacy of Monsters S2 | Dir. Matt Shakman

    College Professor 1968

  • Balls Up | Dir. Peter Farrelly

    Brazilian Soccer Fan

  • Apples Never Fall | Dir. Dawn Shadforth • Chris Sweeney

    Tennis Club Patron

  • Mortal Kombat 2 | Dir. Simon McQuoid

    Edenian Villager

Training & Workshops

Ongoing screen acting training across advanced performance, audition technique, and essential acting skills — committed to continuous growth on and off set.

  • The Warehouse Workshop Screen Acting Studio : Advanced Acting for the Screen
  • NIDA OPEN Acting - Ngoc Phan
  • Introduction to Acting Auditions: Emma Paunil
  • The Acting Series with Emma Paunil
  • Essential Acting Skills: Sam Cole

Interests

I'm a sci-fi enthusiast, a nerd, a dreamer. Fascinated with the concept of time travel and alternate reality. I loove to cook, preferably with a good red wine in-hand - to read a book or endlessly practice italian.

  • Sci-Fi Fantasy
  • Cooking
  • Languages
  • Photography
  • Acoustic Guitar
  • Representation

© Stephen Paul 2026