Adrian Paul
Biography
Adrian Paul Hewett, born on May 29, 1959, in London, England, is an English actor, martial artist, and director. He is best known for his television role as Duncan MacLeod on Highlander: The Series. His career credits include work in television and film, with notable appearances in projects such as Little Chicago, S.W.A.T., and Dark Shadows, as well as playing the character Paul Holland in the criminal comedy Susan's Plan. Before beginning his career as an actor, he worked professionally as a soccer player. In 1997, he established the Peace Fund charitable organization. He is also recognized by the alternative names Adrian Paul Едріан Пол Г'юїтт.
Career overview
Adrian Paul Hewett, born on May 29, 1959, in London, England, is an English actor, martial artist, and director. He is best known for his television role as Duncan MacLeod on the series Highlander: The Series. His career credits span numerous television shows and movies, with some of his work including appearances in films such as Little Chicago, S.W.A.T., and Temné stíny, as well as a role in the criminal comedy Susanin plán directed by J. Landis, where he played Paul Holland opposite Nastassja Kinská.
Before establishing himself as an actor, he worked professionally as a football player. In addition to his acting and directing career, he founded the Peace Fund charitable organization in 1997.
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67 titles- Addicted to Change (2026) as Clive Leighton
- Dante's Inferni (2025) as Speaker – 8th Circle: The Sowers of Discord
- Wildfire: The Legend of the Cherokee Ghost Horse (2024) as Parker Nichols
- The Prey: Legend of Karnoctus (2022) as Gunnar
- Wild League (2019) as Parker
- S.W.A.T. (2017) as Galloway
- Christmas Crime Story (2017) as David Carlisle
- The Fast and the Fierce (2017) as Coleman
- The Secrets of Emily Blair (2016) as Roizman
- Stormageddon (2015) as Brian McTeague
- Kids vs Monsters (2015) as Greg Lovett
- Apocalypse Pompeii (2014) as Jeff Pierce
- Black Rose (2014) as Matt Robinson
- Alien Outpost (2014) as General Dane
- AE: Apocalypse Earth (2013) as Lt. Frank Baum
- Deadly Descent (2013) as Mark Foster
- Beverly Lewis' The Confession (2013) as Dylan Bennett
- Arrow (2012) as Dante
- War of the Worlds: Goliath (2012) as Patrick O'Brien (voice)
- Cold Fusion (2011) as Unger
- The Heavy (2010) as Christian Mason
- Eyeborgs (2009) as R. J. 'Gunner' Reynolds
- Nine Miles Down (2009) as Thomas 'Jack' Jackman
- The Immortal Voyage of Captain Drake (2009) as Sir Francis Drake
- Highlander: The Source (2007) as Duncan MacLeod
- Highlander: The Source (2007) Producer
- Lost Colony: The Legend of Roanoke (2007) as Ananias Dare
- Séance (2006) as Spence
- Little Chicago (2005) as Frank Newcome
- Throttle (2005) as Gavin Matheson
- Tides of War (2005) as Frank Habley
- Moscow Heat (2004) as Andrew Chambers
- Alien Tracker (2003) as Cole / Daggun
- Alien Tracker (2003) Executive Producer
- Nemesis Game (2003) as Vern
- Storm Watch (2002) as Neville
- Tracker (2001) as Cole / Daggon
- Tracker (2001) Producer
- The Breed (2001) as Aaron Gray
- The Void (2001) as Prof. Steven Price
- Highlander: Endgame (2000) as Duncan MacLeod
- Merlin: The Return (2000) as Lancelot
- Convergence (2000) as Brady Traub
- Relic Hunter (1999) as Lucas Blackmer
- Charmed (1998) as Jeric
- Susan's Plan (1998) as Paul Holland
- Dead Men Can't Dance (1997) as Shooter
- Highlander: Counterfeit (1994) as Duncan MacLeod
- Highlander: Unholy Alliance (1994) as Duncan MacLeod
- Highlander: The Gathering (1993) as Duncan MacLeod
- The Cover Girl Murders (1993) as Patrice (Photographer)
- Highlander: The Series (1992) as Duncan MacLeod
- Highlander: The Series (1992) Director
- Love Potion No. 9 (1992) as Enrico Pazzoli
- Making of Highlander: The Series (1992) as Self
- Dark Shadows (1991) as Jeremiah Collins
- The Graveyard Story (1991) as Ron Hunt
- The Owl (1991) as The Owl
- Masque of the Red Death (1989) as Prince Prospero
- War Dancing - Dance to Win (1989) as Billy James
- War of the Worlds (1988) as John Kincaid
- Shooter (1988) as Ian
- Last Rites (1988) as Tony
- Beauty and the Beast (1987) as Dmitri Benko
- The Colbys (1985)
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Edward Hale
- Glia as Clive Leighton
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Adrian Paul best known for?
Adrian Paul is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Addicted to Change (2026), S.W.A.T. (2017), sex, lies, and videotape (1989), Dear Brother (1991).
When and where was Adrian Paul born?
Adrian Paul was born on May 29, 1959 in London, England, UK.
How many credits does Adrian Paul have?
Adrian Paul has accumulated over 67 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1984 to 2026.
What is Adrian Paul's background in cinema and television?
Adrian Paul Hewett, born on May 29, 1959, in London, England, is an English actor, martial artist, and director. He is best known for his television role as Duncan MacLeod on Highlander: The Series. His career credits include work in television and film, with notable appearances in projects such as Little Chicago, S.W....