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Date of Birth
11 July 1970, San Jose, California, USABirth Name
Jr. Paul John VasquezNickname
SpodyHeight
5' 11" (1.80 m)Mini Biography
Paul Vasquez was born and raised in San Jose, California. He credits his parents for his passion to become an artist. His Father is a Lead Guitar Player and his Mother is a Fine Dining Chef. While growing up he found himself becoming an avid film buff and decided he wanted to become an Actor after seeing performances by Actor's Anthony Quinn, Charles Bronson, James Remar, Robert De Niro and the late Raul Julia. Paul performed in his first play, "Ten Little Indians", at the young age of 5. He followed with more theatre performances until the age of 18. His most notable theatre performance was starring in the David Mamet play "The Frog Prince". His performance brought him critical acclaim in the San Jose theatre community.
Paul moved to Hollywood to pursue an acting career two weeks after graduating High School in 1988. He immediately studied with the late and legendary Acting Teacher, Stella Adler, at the Stella Adler Conservatory of Acting West. He also studied with notable Acting Teacher, Janet Alhanti. Both of their methods taught Paul to be a versatile Actor. Paul made his television debut on the T.V. Series Private Eye (1987) (TV). He later followed with roles on the T.V. Series "Freddy's Nightmares" (1988), the films Pump Up the Volume (1990) and the critically acclaimedTulare City Limits (1990) starring alongside Richard Yniguez. His many other performances have established him as a Character Actor who can lose himself in the characters he portrays.
While still pursuing his acting career Paul has decided to expand his talent and move into the area of Writing, Producing and eventually Directing. He was recently one of the Producers of the documentary Quincy Coleman: It's All in the Song (2008) which screened successfully at several film festivals. And he is currently working on developing a few films he has written.
Paul is also involved in a few charitable organizations along with assisting under privileged children by exposing them to the arts and influencing them to follow their dreams. He is proud to be a part of the Latino Community in Hollywood and is an advocate for his Mexican/Spanish culture to be seen in more diverse roles in mainstream films and television.
IMDb Mini Biography By: J.R. Entertainment Paul moved to Hollywood to pursue an acting career two weeks after graduating High School in 1988. He immediately studied with the late and legendary Acting Teacher, Stella Adler, at the Stella Adler Conservatory of Acting West. He also studied with notable Acting Teacher, Janet Alhanti. Both of their methods taught Paul to be a versatile Actor. Paul made his television debut on the T.V. Series Private Eye (1987) (TV). He later followed with roles on the T.V. Series "Freddy's Nightmares" (1988), the films Pump Up the Volume (1990) and the critically acclaimedTulare City Limits (1990) starring alongside Richard Yniguez. His many other performances have established him as a Character Actor who can lose himself in the characters he portrays.
While still pursuing his acting career Paul has decided to expand his talent and move into the area of Writing, Producing and eventually Directing. He was recently one of the Producers of the documentary Quincy Coleman: It's All in the Song (2008) which screened successfully at several film festivals. And he is currently working on developing a few films he has written.
Paul is also involved in a few charitable organizations along with assisting under privileged children by exposing them to the arts and influencing them to follow their dreams. He is proud to be a part of the Latino Community in Hollywood and is an advocate for his Mexican/Spanish culture to be seen in more diverse roles in mainstream films and television.
Trivia
Studied with Stella Adler in Los Angeles.
His mother is acclaimed Chef Rachel Spivack of Spivac's Restaurant.
Graduated in 1988 from Saratoga High School in Saratoga, Ca.
Was given the nickname Spody by his grandfather.
His father Paul Vasquez, Sr. is a lead guitar player with several bands in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Has a tatoo of a spade with flames which bares his nickname Spody
Once lived in singer Rick James's guesthouse in 1991
Paul's mother is acclaimed Chef, Rachel Spivack
Was raised by his mother in San Jose.
His first lead role was starring in the David Mamet play "The Frog Prince" when he was 15 years old.
At the age of 15 he wrote actor James Remar a letter seeking advice about the entertainment business. The actor wrote back and explained the many challenges of acting and how to pursue a career.
In 1992 shared a house with actor R.A. Mihailoff a.k.a. Leatherface from Leatherface: Texas Chainsaw Massacre III (1990).
Got his acting start with actresses Heather Graham and Jensen Daggett.
Was very good friends with singer Rick James.
Was highly considered for the role of Alfredo Garcia in Demolition Man (1993). The role eventually went to Benjamin Bratt.
Currently working on his film "Spody Gets His Gunz" [January 2003]
Personal Quotes
Any and all success I have had I credit to my mother. She taught me strength, spirituality, and discipline.
