Paul de Sousa
Biography
Paulo de Sousa is a multicultural actor with a career spanning continents and mediums. Born in Zambia to Portuguese parents, his creative journey began at age 6 but took off in 1991 when he fully immersed himself in entertainment. He founded Splendor Modeling Agency and Pageants Zambia, became the Country Director for Miss World and Miss Universe in Zambia, and quickly established himself as a creative force with live TV appearances, co-hosting gigs, a radio show, and national stage performances. In 2001, Paulo moved to New York City to pursue acting at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute. His career flourished, leading to performances across the United States, Portugal, Zambia, and beyond. A highlight of his film career was his principal role in Sydney Pollack’s "The Interpreter", where his bilingual talents and multicultural background earned him international recognition alongside Nicole Kidman. On stage, Paulo has delivered commanding performances in works by Shakespeare, John Steinbeck, and Nelson Rodrigues, including iconic roles like Lenny in "Of Mice and Men." His versatility spans both intense dramas and comedies. As a celebrated radio presenter on Radio Phoenix, he was known as "The Citizen of the World," and his voice work remains widely recognized. Since moving to Los Angeles in 2008, Paulo has continued to build on his impressive body of work.
Known For & Full Filmography5 Titles
Drama Series - 2009, 16 episodes • as Cook
Follow the lives of a group of students at what is possibly the world’s worst community college in the fictional locale of Greendale, Colorado.
Movie - 2019, 2h 15m • as Heckler
When Alita awakens with no memory of who she is in a future world she does not recognize, she is taken in by Ido, a compassionate doctor who realizes that somewhere in this abandoned cyborg shell is the heart and soul of a young woman with an extraordinary past.
Drama Series - 2003, 16 episodes • as Paolo
Hope, a down-to-earth, happily married mother of three has her tidy world turned upside down when her celebrity sister moves in. Faith was living the Hollywood life as a soap opera star before her character was killed off.
Movie - 2005, 2h 15m • as Portuguese Janitor
After Silvia Broome, an interpreter at United Nations headquarters, overhears plans of an assassination, an American Secret Service agent is sent to investigate.
Movie - 2003, 2h 15m • as Bar Manager
First of a Trilogy: In a New York ravaged with acid rains, a man in his twenties meets a mysterious, yet familiar young woman who disrupts the banality of his day-to-day existence. Together, they will embark on a surreal journey with a devastating climax.