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About Paul

“Honest, a little quirky.”
That’s how audiences and directors often describe Paul Cram, a Twin Cities-based character actor with over 15 years of experience on screen. Paul’s work spans independent features, national films, and select stage productions, including roles alongside Woody Harrelson, Susan Sarandon, and Cillian Murphy.

Known for his expressive performances and unique voice work, Paul brings a distinctive presence to every role. His voice, often described as calming and ASMR-friendly, has been featured in narrations ranging from creepy speculative fiction to classic literature. His love of storytelling extends beyond film — he’s also a graphic designer, content creator, and self-confessed scent nerd, often blending themes of story, sound, and smell in his creative projects.

Paul’s face and voice have popped up across local and national media, including live appearances on The Jason Show, WCCO’s Mid-Morning, and MyTalk107.1’s Lori & Julia Show. As well as pre-recorded appearances with This Queer Book Saved My Life, and more.

Off camera, Paul is the founder of the nonfiction book club “Men-Who-Read,” which has grown to over 85 members since 2019. He previously served as Board Chair of SAG-AFTRA Twin Cities, leading Education & Outreach to support actors in the region.

When he’s not acting or editing, Paul can be found elbow-deep in his flower garden, bantering pop culture with his brother, or frying chicken wings with his sister. He also volunteers weekly with an English Language Learning group at his library — a commitment he’s kept for over a decade.

Actor-Specific Bio

Paul Cram began working on student films in the Twin Cities while he was still in high school. His Twin Cities stage appearances include Everywhere Signs Fallwritten by Allen Burk, directed by Leah Cooper at Gremlin Theater; The Proposal directed by Markel Kiefer at Bryant Lake Bowl Theater; Ensemble appearances include Peer Gynt directed by Robert Neu with the Minnesota Orchestra, The Great Gatsby directed by Mark Lamos at the Guthrie Theater, Edgardo Mine directed by David Esbjornson at The Guthrie Theater.

Films, Cram stars in ANNIVERSARY directed by Jim Cole; TUSCALOOSA directed by Philip Harder, with Natalia Dyer (Stranger Things) Tate Donovan (The Man in the High Castle) Devon Bostick (Okja, The 100) YG (Bright); THE SOVIET SLEEP EXPERIMENT directed by Barry Andersson, with Chris Kattan (Saturday Night Live) Rafal Zawierucha (Once Upon A Time in Hollywood) and Eva De Dominici (Sangre En La Boca); Paul has been nominated for Best Actor at Z-Fest for his work on the short film TO MYSELF directed by Dan Stewart. Other films include WILSON with Woody Harrelson, Laura Dern; PEACOCK with Cillian Murphy, Ellen Paige and Susan Sarandon; IMPERFECT SKYE with Blake Scott Lewis (Trial by Fire) Tim Bagley (Will & Grace), CONTRACT KILLERS, INTERMEDIO with Amber Benson, Edward Furlong; 13 HOURS IN A WAREHOUSE, LIVING ARRANGEMENTS, and HAIR RULES with Sasha Andreev (The Soviet Sleep Experiment).

He is a proud SAG-AFTRA union member, and even served as the Twin Cities SAG-AFTRA Local chair of Education & Outreach.

Speaking Engagements

Full List Coming Soon

Let’s Talk About the Purpose of Your Brand 
TCWEP
Majestic Oaks Golf Club, Ham Lake, 2020

Brand + Marketing Panel
Event Planner’s Collaborative
Minneapolis, 2019

Effectively Communicating with Your Actors
Director’s Graduating Class
Minneapolis Community Technical College, 2014, 2015

The Business-Side of Acting
Twin Cities Community Education 
Various locations, 2009, 2010, 2011

Published Writing

Backstage
“A Kick to the Head” 

Screen Magazine Chicago
My 6 Tips to Take Filmmakers from Amateur to Pro

Travel + Leisure
Best Cities for Nightowls

Backstage
A Kick to the
Head

Pioneer Press
MN Actor Goes Behind Bars