Connor Paolo(born July 11, 1990[1]) is an American actor. He is known for his roles asEric van der WoodsenonThe CW's teen drama seriesGossip GirlandDeclan Porteron theABCdrama seriesRevenge.He has also appeared in twoOliver Stonefilms,Alexander(2004) andWorld Trade Center(2006).
Connor Paolo | |
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 Paolo in 2009 | |
| Born | July 11, 1990 New York City,U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2002–present |
Personal life
editPaolo was born in New York City, the son of Julia Mendelsohn, a vocal coach and classical pianist, and Colin Paolo, a writer and screenwriter.[2]
He attended, beginning in 2006, theProfessional Performing Arts SchoolalongsideSarah Hyland,Paul IaconoandTaylor Momsen.He took acting classes at theLee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute.Paolo also attendedAppel Farm Arts and Music CenterSummer Arts Camp located inElmer, New Jerseyfor several summers. He attendedNew York Universityfor one semester in fall 2008.[3][4]
Career
editHe played a preteen murderer-rapist in an episode ofLaw & Order: Special Victims Unit.[5]He made his motion picture debut inClint Eastwood's Oscar-nominatedMystic River,playing young Sean. In 2004, Paolo was onOne Life to Liveas Travis O'Connell, a recurring character. Paolo also made a return appearance onLaw & Order: Special Victims Unit,playing a disturbed teenager based on the real case ofJustin Berry.[6]Other films includeWorld Trade Centerfor Oliver Stone in 2006;Snow Angels,directed byDavid Gordon Green;andFavorite Son,his first leading role.
Paolo has a background intheatreand commercials. He has appeared on theBroadwaystage in the hit musicalThe Full Monty[7]andoff-Broadwayin the New York public theater production ofShakespeare'sRichard III.[citation needed]He playedNick Bottomin an abridged production of Shakespeare'sMidsummer Night's Dream.[citation needed]
From 2007 to 2011, Paolo had a supporting role onThe CW's seriesGossip Girl,where he playedEric van der Woodsen,the brother of leadSerena van der Woodsen's character. His last appearance was in thesixth season.
In 2010, he starred in the vampire apocalypse filmStake Landdirected byJim Mickle.[8]
In April 2011, Paolo joined the cast ofABC's dramatic seriesRevenge.In August 2011, Paolo stated that he would be taking on the new seriesRevengefull-time and his character Eric van der Woodsen onGossip Girlwould no longer appear on the show.[9]He, however, returned toGossip Girlfor a brief appearance during theseries finale.[10]Paolo exitedRevengein May 2013, after his character was written off thesecond seasonfinale.[11]
In 2020,Varietyannounced Paolo was joining the cast of theChris Blakequarantine comedyDistancing Socially.The film was shot at the height of theCOVID-19 pandemicin 2020, using remote technologies and the iPhone 11. The film was acquired and released by Cinedigm in October 2021.[12]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Mystic River | Young Sean Devine | |
| 2004 | Alexander | YoungAlexander | |
| 2006 | World Trade Center | Steven McLoughlin | Nominated—Best Performance in a Feature Film – Supporting Young Actor[13] |
| 2007 | Snow Angels | Warren Hardesky | |
| 2008 | Favorite Son | Ross | |
| 2009 | The Winning Season | Damon | |
| 2010 | Camp Hell | Jack | |
| Stake Land | Martin | ||
| 2016 | Friend Request | Kobe | |
| Like Lambs | Mick Springfield | ||
| Outlaw | Connor | ||
| Stake Land II: The Stakelander | Martin | ||
| 2017 | Flock of Four | Tony Pacarelli | |
| 2021 | Distancing Socially | Paul | |
| 2023 | Fire Island | Troy | |
| Ambush | Ackerman | ||
| The Young Wife | Post-production | ||
| TBA | Viral | Post-production | |
| TBA | Better Half | Post-production |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Zachary Connor | Episode: "Juvenile" |
| 2004 | One Life to Live | Travis O'Connell | 16 episodes |
| 2006 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Teddy Winnock | Episode: "Web" |
| 2007–2012 | Gossip Girl | Eric van der Woodsen | Recurring (seasons 1–4); special guest (season 6 episode 10: "New York, I Love You XOXO") |
| 2010 | Mercy | Everett Cone | Episode: "I Did Kill You, Didn't I?" |
| 2011 | Stake Land: Origins | Martin | Episode: "Martin" |
| 2011–2013 | Revenge | Declan Porter | Main cast (seasons 1–2) |
| 2016 | Rush Hour | Henry | Episode: "Welcome Back, Carter" |
| Swedish Dicks | Tim | Episode: "When Ingmar Met Axel" | |
| 2017 | The Brave | Nate | Episode: "Break Out" |
| Business Doing Pleasure | Jason | Season 1 episodes 1-6 | |
| 2018 | Electric Dreams | Ethan | Episode: "Safe & Sound" |
| 2020 | The Resident | Isaac Morgan | Episode: "Support System" |
Video games
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Bully | Tom Gurney |
Music videos
edit| Year | Artist | Song |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | The Pretty Reckless | "My Medicine" |
References
edit- ^"Connor Paolo Biography".TV Guide.Archived fromthe originalon March 28, 2009.RetrievedFebruary 25,2024.
- ^"Kids' stuff: Do's and don'ts for young performers. (Spotlight on Young Performers)".Highbeam Business. Archived fromthe originalon May 23, 2015.
- ^"Connor Paolo Biography".TVLine. January 26, 2014. Archived fromthe originalon June 25, 2020.RetrievedJanuary 26,2014.
- ^"Connor Paolo Biography".Rotten Tomatoes. January 26, 2014.
- ^"Juvenile".Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.Season 4. Episode 9. November 22, 2002. NBC.
- ^"Web".Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.Season 7. Episode 21. May 9, 2006. NBC.
- ^League, The Broadway."Connor Paolo – Broadway Cast & Staff - IBDB".
- ^Behind-the-Scenes Images: Stake Landfrom dreadcentral.com
- ^Gelman, Vlada (August 8, 2011)."Connor Paolo Confirms Gossip Exit: 'I'm Done'".TV Line.Archived fromthe originalon October 27, 2011.RetrievedSeptember 25,2011.
- ^"Taylor Momsen Returning To 'Gossip Girl' Along With Connor Paolo".The Huffington Post.AOL.October 16, 2011.RetrievedOctober 17,2012.
- ^Keck, William (May 27, 2013)."Keck's Exclusives:RevengeIsn't So Sweet ".TV Guide.RetrievedJune 21,2013.
- ^Malkin, Marc (October 7, 2020)."Schitt's CreekActor Sarah Levy Cast in COVID-Inspired IndieDistancing Socially(Exclusive) ".Variety.RetrievedNovember 22,2023.
- ^"28th Annual Young Artist Awards – Nominations".Young Artist Awards.RetrievedJune 25,2010.
