- Paul Strathman was born in Fort Dodge, Iowa and raised in nearby Pocahontas. He is the youngest of six children to Annette (Keane) and Eugene Strathman. His father was a third generation photographer and his mother, a nurse then homemaker. Not the athletic type nor academically strong, Paul felt out of place that is, until he discovered his quirky talent for making people laugh. At the age of 15, with one of his first jobs being that of a theater projectionist, he fell in love with the movies. Friday night movies in this sleepy little town is where Paul imagined the world out there.
After receiving a Bachelor of Science in 1981, Paul literally headed west to build a career in finance. Fascinated by the film production process, in his spare time he became involved in small budget films and local commercials. On a whim, Paul attended a large casting call for extras where he was selected to portray a businessman in the film Up In The Air (2009). Bit by the bug, Paul hasn't looked back, appearing in films including Love Stalker (2011), Casualties of The State (2012) and Are You There God, It's Me Margaret (2020)- IMDb Mini Biography By: Paul Strathman
- Blue eyes
- Landed his first background acting job in, "Up In The Air".
- His uncle Frank Strathman taught Clark Gable still photography during World War II.
- While his father Eugene was a third generation photographer, Paul didn't feel the calling but instead was more comfortable on the other side of the lens.
- Is of German and Irish ancestry.
- Early in his finance career, was offered a position with Paramount Studios.
- If Clair De Lune by Claude Debussy doesn't move you, you have no heart.
- Public service should be but only two lines on a politician's resume. Get in, get out, then get a real job.
- When working on a film, if you think it's safe to leave for a quick bathroom break...that's the very moment they'll be calling for you to return to the set. Hold it.
- The first film that I ran as a projectionist when I was just a teen was The Getaway starring Steve McQueen. I saw that film so many times, I practically memorized when the changeover cues would appear on the film frames.
- God has a sense of humor. Look at this nose!
Contribute to this page
Suggest an edit or add missing content