Paul Wu
Biography
Paul Wu is a DGA/DGC director based out of Vancouver, Canada.
His career in film spanning almost 3 decades started in front of the camera as an actor and stunt performer before moving behind the camera as a fight choreographer, stunt coordinator and now Director.
He has directed 2 episodes of Quest out West: Wild Food for APTN, Charmed for CBS/CW and the "Wild Things" promo video for the BC Lions.
His ability to choreograph and shoot stylized action while emphasizing character and story garnered him a chance to direct for CBS/CW on "Charmed". His many years as Head of the Stunt Department fostered a collaborative approach with both cast and crew as well as instilling a deep appreciation for strong preparation (PREP).
Paul is looking to direct more episodic TV especially in the genres of Action, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy.
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Full filmography
- Smallville (2001) as Kickboxing Instructor
- Stargate SG-1 (1997) as Airman Chu
- Stargate SG-1 (1997) as Mongol Rider
- Stargate SG-1 (1997) as De'vir
- The Good Doctor (2017) as Dan
- Earth: Final Conflict (1997) as Mikola
- Continuum (2012) as Freelancer
- Travelers (2016) as Traveler 1
- Deadpool 2 (2018) as Hong Kong Boss
- Upload (2020) as Stunt Coordinator
- Mutant X (2001) as Molecular Mutant
- Masters of Horror (2005) as Hooper
- The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (2008) as Yang's Soldier
- Blood Ties (2007) as Tough
- Elektra (2005) as Fight Instructor
- Alaska Daily (2022) as Bucket Truck Op
- Once a Thief (1996)
- Soul Food (2000) as Inmate
- The Smashing Machine (2025) as Pride Referee (2000)
- The Smashing Machine (2025) as Pride 2000 Referee
- Red Riding Hood (2011) as Solomon's Soldier
- Once Upon a Deadpool (2018) as Hong Kong Boss
- Skyscraper (2018) as Penthouse Guard #2
- This Means War (2012) as Korean Leader