Paul Hopkins — Actor
Film · Television · Theatre · Voice
Paul Hopkins
REACHER · SUITS · DISNEY'S Z-O-M-B-I-E-S
Paul Hopkins is a professional actor with over 30 years of experience across film, television, and theatre. A CAEA & ACTRA member, he has built a career spanning studio features, prestige television, and classical stage - from two seasons at the Stratford Festival and two seasons at the Atlantic Theatre Festival under Michael Langham, to recurring and guest roles on Reacher, Suits, Reign, 19-2, and Diggstown, and a multi-season run as Dale in Disney's Z-O-M-B-I-E-S trilogy. His film credits include RED 2 (Lionsgate/Summit), The Covenant (Columbia Pictures, dir. Renny Harlin), and the title role of Michael "Mouse" Tolliver in Showtime's Tales of the City franchise, which earned 7 Emmy nominations. He is a winner of the Tyrone Guthrie Award and a finalist for the Christopher Plummer Award for Excellence in Classical Theatre.
Reel & Voice Demos
- Listen: Commercial Demo
- Listen: Explainer / Corporate Demo
- Listen: Animation Demo
- Listen: Audiobook Demo
- Listen: Gaming Demo
Selected Credits
Film & Television
- Reacher - Prime Video
- Z-O-M-B-I-E-S 1, 2 & 3 - Dale, Disney Channel
- Suits - USA Network
- Diggstown - CBC
- Reign - Captain Evans, The CW
- 19-2 - Bravo
- RED 2 - Lionsgate/Summit, dir. Dean Parisot
- The Covenant - Columbia Pictures, dir. Renny Harlin
- JFK: The Smoking Gun - Dr. James Humes, Muse Entertainment
- Further Tales of the City / More Tales of the City - Michael "Mouse" Tolliver (lead), Showtime - 7 Emmy nominations
- Mambo Italiano - Equinox Films
- The Dead Zone - USA Network
- Being Human - Muse Productions
Download full CV / filmography (PDF)
Theatre
- Stratford Festival - The Winter's Tale, Measure for Measure, Henry VIII, Macbeth, The Brothers Karamazov (two seasons)
- Atlantic Theatre Festival - Twelfth Night, The Tempest, The Cherry Orchard, She Stoops to Conquer (two seasons, dir. Michael Langham)
- Centaur Theatre - Good People, In Absentia, Real Estate
- Repercussion Theatre - Romeo and Juliet (title role), Cymbeline
- Eight seasons as Artistic Director, Shakespeare-in-the-Park (Montreal)
Video Games & Voiceover
- Deus Ex: Mankind Divided - Eidos Montreal (motion capture)
- Thief - Eidos Montreal
- Assassin's Creed III - Ubisoft
- National campaigns: Via Rail Canada, Belair Direct, McDonald's, Molson's, Air Canada, Pfizer, Tim Hortons, and more
Honours & Awards
- 2014 - Certificate of Recognition, presented by MP Marc Garneau
- 2013 - Finalist, Christopher Plummer Award for Excellence in Classical Theatre
- 2005 - Winner, The Tyrone Guthrie Award, Stratford Festival
Also Coaching the Next Generation
When he's not on set or on stage, Paul teaches at McGill, Concordia, Wilfrid Laurier, and through his own studio, The Actor Atelier - blending Meisner technique with classical training to help actors build truthful, present-moment performances.
Private Coaching → Acting Workshops → Shakespeare Course →
Get In Touch
For casting inquiries, reel requests, or coaching questions, contact Paul here.
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Testimonials
More than one of the best Shakespeare coaches around; Paul is an inspirational teacher and mentor. His coaching will leave a lasting impression on your craft that radiates beyond art and into your life.
Dora Award Winner and Grammy Nominee
New York City
With Paul’s insight, my acting is more grounded and focussed than ever. The work is natural and breathes. I have booked 2 auditions with his help, in the last month alone.
Best known for her roles on Queer as Folk as Cynthia, and in the Degrassi franchise as Diana Hollingsworth...
Toronto
"Paul! You're a huge reason I'm even in this industry at all. There's really no words that can capture that gratitude for you."
Writer, actor and Associate Director Tarragon Theatre
Coached, taught and mentored Jeff from 2009-2012
Toronto/Montréal
"Working with Paul has been an incredible experience! Our Son, Nolan has been working gain knowledge in acting to move forward with his acting, theatre career. We've seen so much growth and understanding how to look at characters differently on stage. Paul has shown he truly cares about the development of Nolan by making himself available during important auditions."
Tricia, Nolan's mother. Current Client
Indianapolis
"I learned so much about Shakespeare and classical theatre and it made me love it even more."
Current Client (performing in Anne in Anne of Green Gables in New Hamburg
"Lessons with Paul are always an open discussion filled with creativity, kindness, and improvement. He helps me create effective performances which feel true to the story and myself. I am truly grateful for his guidance!"
Recently accepted into Boston University School of Theatre
Boston
"Paul’s energy and enthusiasm are infectious, spurring students on to heights they could not have imagined on their own."
Wilfrid Laurier Professor, Voice, Opera, Faculty of Music
“I was auditioning constantly but not booking. After taking Meisner Level 1 with Paul, I started booking almost right away. Since then, I’ve kept training with him and my callbacks have only increased. His coaching completely transformed my work and my confidence as an actor.”
Current Client (Commercial for Pepsi, Decoy Wine, CIBC, Winners, and more...)
Waterloo