Paul O'Connor
Biography
Paul Andrew O’Connor is a stunt performer, coordinator and second-unit director. He began his journey as a champion athlete before moving into the world of stunts and second-unit direction. With a distinguished background as a World Champion and seven-time National Champion water skier, he transitioned from competitive sports into performing live stunts globally before entering the film and television industry. Over the course of his career, O’Connor has contributed to more than 100 film and television productions, steadily building his reputation from stunt performer to stunt coordinator, action designer, and second-unit director. In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, his stunt and performance work includes high-profile blockbusters such as Iron Man 3, Logan, Avengers: Infinity War, Ant-Man and the Wasp, Avengers: Endgame, Captain Marvel, and Captain America: Civil War. He also had minor acting roles, including portraying a Mandarin Guard in Iron Man 3 and a Reaver in Logan, as well as performing uncredited stunts across multiple films. Beyond the Marvel universe, O’Connor has taken his stunt and coordination talents to acclaimed shows such as Black Lightning, where he performed stunts and contributed to series including Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., The Punisher and Loki serve in capacities from stunt performer to assistant stunt coordinator.
Known For & Full Filmography5 Titles
Drama Series - 2011, 16 episodes • as Navy Seal 1
CIA officer Carrie Mathison is tops in her field despite being bipolar, which makes her volatile and unpredictable. With the help of her long-time mentor Saul Berenson, Carrie fearlessly risks everything, including her personal well-being and even sanity, at every turn.
Movie - 2013, 2h 15m • as Mandarin Guard
When Tony Stark's world is torn apart by a formidable terrorist called the Mandarin, he starts an odyssey of rebuilding and retribution.
Movie - 2017, 2h 15m • as Reaver
In the near future, a weary Logan cares for an ailing Professor X in a hideout on the Mexican border. But Logan's attempts to hide from the world and his legacy are upended when a young mutant arrives, pursued by dark forces.
Movie - 2016, 2h 15m • as Fireman
When Christy discovers her 10-year-old daughter Anna has a rare, incurable disease, she becomes a ferocious advocate for her daughter’s healing as she searches for a solution. After Anna has a freak accident and falls three stories, a miracle unfolds in the wake of her dramatic rescue that leaves medical specialists mystified, her family restored and their community inspired.
Movie - 2015, 2h 15m • as Diesel
Mike is an unmotivated stoner whose small-town life with his live-in girlfriend, Phoebe, is suddenly turned upside down. Unbeknownst to him, Mike is actually a highly trained, lethal sleeper agent. In the blink of an eye, as his secret past comes back to haunt him, Mike is thrust into the middle of a deadly government operation and is forced to summon his inner action-hero in order to survive.