Paul Gross

Synopsis

Paul Gross is a Canadian producer, singer, director, writer and an actor most known for his role as Constable Benton Fraser in the TV series, Due South. He acted as an executive producer during the Due South’s final season.  He was also seen in a Canadian series entitled Slings and Arrows, where he was highly praised for his performance.

Early Life and Education

Paul Gross was born on April 30, 1959, in Alberta, Canada. As far as his ethnicity is concerned, Gross is White North American and holds a Canadian nationality. His parents are Bob Gross and Renie Gross.

Paul is the oldest of his two other younger brothers. His father was a Canadian Army officer, so he was able to explore different places in Canada. His family moved at least once in almost 18 months traveling over England, U.S. and the Germany.

When Paul was a teenager, he was quite interested in acting. He attended the University of Alberta but could not complete his graduation as he left during the third year of his study. From the age of 14, he started doing commercials. Soon, the Gross family moved back to Toronto, and Paul began his education at Earl Haig Secondary School. At the University of Alberta, he learned acting.

Career

The talented actor started his career in several stage productions including Romeo and Juliet and Hamlet. Further, he was seen in other stage productions which include As You Like It, Towards the Somme and Observe the Sons of Ulster marching.

Additionally, Gross debuted with the movie, Turning to Stone and also acted on a war drama named Hyena Road which was released in 2015. He was seen with a role of Benton Fraser in the TV series, Due South which increased his recognition all over the world. 

Gross returned back as Benton Fraser and a s sumed his duties as an executive producer and writer. He has written several episodes of the latest seasons of the series, Due South.

Personal Life

The promising director married a famous Canadian actress, Martha Burns. The couple is blessed with two children together with a son named Jack and a daughter named Hannah.

Paul and Martha seem to be happy together and there are no rumors about their divorce.

Net worth and Body Measurement

The Elyot movie actor is living a luxurious life with his wife, Martha and two children. His net worth is reported to be around $2 millions. Further, he earned $2-3 million per season when he worked at the series, Due South.

Gross is 6 feet in height.