Alan Paul

Career overview

Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a 180-260 word career overview of Alan Paul (Acting).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
Do not invent/guess titles, names, dates, etc.
Write original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
Length: 180-260 words.
Structure: 2-3 short paragraphs.
Subject: Alan Paul (Acting).
Name: Alan Paul Wichinsky.
Born: November 23, 1949, Newark, New Jersey, USA.
Profession: Grammy Award-winning singer and composer; actor.
Music: Founding member of the current incarnation of The Manhattan Transfer.
Acting Credits/Known For:
Capote (2005) - Soundtrack/Actor.
Home Improvement (1991).
Hey Arnold! (1996).
Broadway: Original cast of Oliver! (started at age 12).
Broadway: Teen Angel and Johnn (text cuts off, but I must only use what is provided).
Education: Hillside High School; Newark State College (now Kean University) - BA in Music Education; Honorary Doctorate in The Humanities from Kean University; Honorary Doctorate in Music from Berklee School of Music.
Paragraph 1: Early career and musical background.
Alan Paul Wichinsky, born November 23, 1949, in Newark, New Jersey, is a Grammy Award-winning singer, composer, and actor. He is recognized as one of the founding members of the current incarnation of the vocal group The Manhattan Transfer. His professional career began on Broadway at the age of 12, when he appeared in the original cast of Oliver!. Following his college years, he returned to Broadway in roles such as Teen Angel and Johnn.
Paragraph 2: Acting credits and education.
In addition to his musical contributions, Paul has worked in film and television. His acting credits include the 2005 production Capote, as well as appearances in Home Improvement (1991) and Hey Arnold! (1996). His educational background includes attending Hillside High School and Newark State College, now known as Kean University, where he earned a BA in Music Education. He has also received two honorary doctorate degrees, including one in The Humanities from Kean University and another in Music from the Berklee School of Music.
Drafting Check:
"Teen Angel and Johnn" - The source says "Teen Angel and Johnn". I must include it exactly as it appears or omit if it's incomplete. The prompt says "Do not invent...". The text says "Johnn". I will include it as written.
Word count check:
Para 1: ~65 words.
Para 2: ~85 words.
Total: ~150 words.
Target: 180-260 words. I need to expand using only provided facts.
Expansion Strategy:
Include more details from the text.
"Alan Paul Wichinsky, born November 23, 1949, in Newark, New Jersey, is a Grammy Award-winning singer and composer. He is best known as one of the founding members of the current incarnation of the vocal group The Manhattan Transfer. His professional career began on Broadway at the age of 12, when he performed in the original cast of Oliver!. After completing his college education, he returned to Broadway to perform in roles such as Teen Angel and Johnn."

"As an actor, Paul is known for his work in various productions. His credits include the 2005 film Capote, the television series