Paul Schneider
Biography
Paul Schneider is an American actor born on March 16, 1976, in Asheville, North Carolina, USA. He is known for his portrayal of Dick Liddil in the film The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford. Schneider also appeared in lead roles in the romantic drama film All the Real Girls and the comedy film The Babymakers. He co-wrote All the Real Girls with David Gordon Green. Schneider played the lead role of Mark Brendanawicz in the first and second seasons of the NBC sitcom Parks and Recreation. He has appeared in supporting roles in films such as Elizabethtown and Lars and the Real Girl. Schneider has 47 known credits in his acting career.
Career overview
Paul Schneider is an American actor born on March 16, 1976, in Asheville, North Carolina, USA. He is known for his portrayal of Dick Liddil in the western film The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford. Schneider also appeared in lead roles in the romantic drama film All the Real Girls and the comedy film The Babymakers. In addition, he co-wrote the screenplay for All the Real Girls with David Gordon Green.
Schneider has also had roles in other films, including Elizabethtown and Lars and the Real Girl. His acting credits include 47 known titles. He has appeared in supporting roles in various films, showcasing his versatility as an actor.
Schneider's early career included a lead role as Mark Brendanawicz on the first and second seasons of the NBC sitcom Parks and Recreation. His performances have been recognized, with a nomination for the Gotham Independent Film Award for Breakthrough Performer.
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- Cape Fear (2026) as Grayson Park
- Train Dreams (2025) as Apostle Frank
- Xeno (2025) as Chase
- Florida Man (2023) as Andy Boone
- Abandoned (2022) as Dr. Carver
- A Friend of the Family (2022) as Marty
- American Murderer (2022) as David Brown
- A House on the Bayou (2021) as John Chambers
- Brothers by Blood (2021) as Jimmy
- Tales from the Loop (2020) as George
- The Righteous Gemstones (2019)
- NOS4A2 (2019) as Jonathan 'The Hourglass' Beckett
- American Crime Story (2016) as Paul Beck
- Channel Zero (2016) as Mike Painter
- Chance (2016) as Ryan Winter
- Café Society (2016) as Steve
- Rules Don't Apply (2016) as Richard Miskin
- The Daughter (2015) as Christian
- The Divide (2014) as Clark Rylance
- Goodbye to All That (2014) as Otto Wall
- Black Eyed Dog (2014)
- Hello Carter (2013) as Aaron
- The Newsroom (2012) as Brian Brenner
- The Babymakers (2012) as Tommy Macklin
- The Flowers of War (2011) as Terry
- Water for Elephants (2011) as Charlie
- Beloved (2011) as Henderson
- Parks and Recreation (2009) as Mark Brendanawicz
- Away We Go (2009) as Courtney
- Bright Star (2009) as Mr. Brown
- Pretty Bird (2008) as Beach Dog Jogger (as Otto Peotomy)
- Pretty Bird (2008) Director
- Pretty Bird (2008) Writer
- The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (2007) as Dick Liddil
- Lars and the Real Girl (2007) as Gus
- Live Free or Die (2006) as Lagrand
- The Family Stone (2005) as Brad Stevenson
- Elizabethtown (2005) as Jessie Baylor
- 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover (2004) as Owen McCabe
- All the Real Girls (2003) as Paul
- All the Real Girls (2003) Story
- Security, Colorado (2001) as Paul
- George Washington (2000) as Rico Rice
- Third Watch (1999) as Warner
- Physical Pinball (1998) as Guy playing pool
- Pleasant Grove (1997) as Bedford
- Law & Order (1990) as Daniel Strawn
- Pretty Ugly as Terry Aldridge
- Crude