Paul Gross
Biography
Paul Michael Gross is a Canadian actor, producer, director, singer, and writer born in Calgary, Alberta, on April 30, 1959. He studied acting at the University of Alberta. Gross is widely known for his lead role as Constable Benton Fraser in the television series Due South. During the final season of Due South, he starred, served as executive producer, wrote the season three opener and finale as well as the two-part series finale, and wrote and sang for the show, with his music appearing on two Due South soundtracks. He also wrote, produced, directed, and starred in the 2008 war film Passchendaele, and later found success with another Canadian television series, Slings and Arrows.
Career overview
Paul Michael Gross is a Canadian actor, producer, director, singer, and writer who was born in Calgary, Alberta, on April 30, 1959. He studied acting at the University of Alberta in Ed. Gross is known for his lead role as Constable Benton Fraser in the television series Due South. During the final season of Due South, he also acted as executive producer, wrote the season three opener and finale as well as the two-part series finale, and wrote and sang for the show, with some of his musical contributions featured on two Due South soundtracks.
In addition to his television work, Gross wrote, produced, directed, and starred in the 2008 war film Passchendaele. He later found success with another Canadian television series titled Slings and Arrows. His career spans various roles in the entertainment industry as an actor, producer, director, singer, and writer.
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82 titles- Good Night, and Good Luck (2025) as William S. Paley
- Y: The Last Man (2021) as President Ted Campbell
- The Middle Man (2021) as The Sherriff
- Falling (2020) as Dr. Solvei
- Tales of the City (2019) as Brian Hawkins
- Caught (2018) as Roy Patterson
- The Parting Glass (2018) as Sean
- Alias Grace (2017) as Thomas Kinnear
- Hyena Road (2015) as Pete
- Hyena Road (2015) Director
- Hyena Road (2015) Producer
- Hyena Road (2015) Writer
- Pirate's Passage (2015) as Calico Jack (voice)
- Painted Land: In Search of the Group of Seven (2015) as voices of Arthur Lismer & AJ Casson
- Beeba Boys (2015) as Jamie
- Cottage Country (2013) Executive Producer
- The Horses of McBride (2012) Executive Producer
- Hobo with a Shotgun (2011) Producer
- Still Rowdy After All These Years (2011)
- Republic of Doyle (2010) as Kevin Crocker
- Gunless (2010) as Sean 'The Montana Kid' Rafferty
- Barney's Version (2010) as Constable O'Malley of the North
- Men with Brooms (2010)
- Men with Brooms (2010) Producer
- Eastwick (2009) as Darryl Van Horne
- Cra$h & Burn (2009) Executive Producer
- ZOS: Zone of Separation (2009) Executive Producer
- Eastwick (2009) as Darryl Van Horne
- Remembrance (2009) as Self
- Passchendaele (2008) as Michael Dunne
- Passchendaele (2008) Director
- Passchendaele (2008) Writer
- Passchendaele (2008) Producer
- The Trojan Horse (2008) as Thomas David McLaughlin
- The Trojan Horse (2008) Writer
- The Trojan Horse (2008) Producer
- Hooked on Speedman (2008) as Paul
- Hamlet {Solo} (2007) as Self
- Prairie Giant: The Tommy Douglas Story (2006) as Prime Minister John Diefenbaker
- Hockey: A People's History (2006) as Narrator
- Burnt Toast (2005) as Scott
- Rick Mercer Report (2004)
- H2O (2004) as Thomas David McLaughlin
- H2O (2004) Writer
- H2O (2004) as Thomas David McLaughlin
- H2O (2004) Writer
- H2O (2004) Creator
- Wilby Wonderful (2004) as Buddy French
- Slings & Arrows (2003) as Geoffrey Tennant
- The Eleventh Hour (2002)
- Men with Brooms (2002) as Chris Cutter
- Men with Brooms (2002) Director
- Men with Brooms (2002) Screenplay
- Men with Brooms (2002) Story
- Men with Brooms (2002) Original Music Composer
- Sam's Army (1999) as Narrator
- The Battle of Vimy Ridge (1999) as Narrator
- The Last 100 Days (1999) as Narrator
- Murder Most Likely (1999) as Patrick Kelly
- 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1997) as Ned
- Due South (1994) as Constable Benton Fraser
- Due South (1994) Producer
- Due South (1994) Writer
- Due South (1994) as Constable Benton Fraser
- Whale Music (1994) as Daniel Howl
- XXX's & OOO's (1994) as Bucky Dean
- Paint Cans (1994) as Morton Ridgewell
- Tales of the City (1993) as Brian Hawkins
- Aspen Extreme (1993) as T.J.
- Gross Misconduct: The Life of Brian Spencer (1993) Writer
- Buried on Sunday (1992) as Augustus Knickel
- The Red Green Show (1991) as Kevin Black
- Married to It (1991) as Jeremy Brimfield
- Divided Loyalties (1990) as Walter Butler
- Getting Married in Buffalo Jump (1990) as Alex Bresnyachuk
- Cold Comfort (1989) as Stephen Miller
- Chasing Rainbows (1988)
- Street Legal (1987)
- The Ray Bradbury Theater (1985) as Skip
- Turning to Stone (1985) as Billy
- American Playhouse (1982) as Brian Hawkins
- The Fallers as Carl
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Paul Gross best known for?
Paul Gross is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Y: The Last Man (2021), Caught (2018), Exposed (1971), Hobo with a Shotgun (2011).
When and where was Paul Gross born?
Paul Gross was born on April 30, 1959 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
How many credits does Paul Gross have?
Paul Gross has accumulated over 82 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1982 to 2025.
What is Paul Gross's background in cinema and television?
Paul Michael Gross is a Canadian actor, producer, director, singer, and writer born in Calgary, Alberta, on April 30, 1959. He studied acting at the University of Alberta. Gross is widely known for his lead role as Constable Benton Fraser in the television series Due South. During the final season of Due South, he star...