Paul Braunstein
Paul Braunstein is a Canadian actor who starred in the popular Canadian television series Train 48 in 2003 as Johnny McLaughlin, a comical character.[1] He was considered one of the most popular cast members of the series and has also made a few other appearances on television and film. He appeared as Griggs in the 2011 horror film The Thing as well as the 2017 horror film Jigsaw.[2] Braunstein also acted in theatre productions.[3]
He currently co-stars in the 2023 workplace comedy series Shelved on CTV.[4][5]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Rub & Tug | Eastern European client | |
| 2002 | The Tuxedo | Sewer CSA Op | |
| 2003 | The Gospel of John | Man in Temple Crowd #4 | |
| 2009 | A Wake | Neighbor | |
| 2011 | Jesus Henry Christ | Dr. Gunther Flowers | |
| 2011 | The Thing | Griggs | |
| 2012 | Eddie: The Sleepwalking Cannibal | Verner | |
| 2012 | A Man's World | Dave | |
| 2017 | Undercover Grandpa | General Komenkho | |
| 2017 | Jigsaw | Ryan | |
| 2019 | American Hangman | Ron | |
| 2019 | Shazam! | Officer | |
| 2019 | Heavy | Detective | |
| 2020 | Toys of Terror | Toy | |
| 2021 | The Exchange | Glenn | |
| 2021 | PAW Patrol: The Movie | Additional voices | |
| 2024 | Fight Another Day | Colt |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Earth: Final Conflict | Tech | Episode: "Déjà Vu" |
| 1999 | What Katy Did | Telegraph Operator | Television film |
| 2001 | Exhibit A: Secrets of Forensic Science | Ronald Dalton | Episode: "Away" |
| 2002 | The 5th Quadrant | Henry Beamish | Episode: "Dream Soda/Time Traveller's Checks" |
| 2003–2005 | Train 48 | Johnny McLaughlin | 273 episodes |
| 2007–2008 | History Bites | Various roles | 4 episodes |
| 2008 | Air Crash Investigation | 2 episodes | |
| 2010 | Rookie Blue | John Doe | Episode: "Big Nickel" |
| 2011 | Wingin' It | Count Salazar | Episode: "Hands Solo" |
| 2011 | Nikita | Anton Kochenko | Episode: "Knightfall" |
| 2012 | Less Than Kind | Coach | 3 episode |
| 2012 | King | Geoffrey Carson | Episode: "Alicia Pratta" |
| 2012 | The L.A. Complex | Director | Episode: "Stay" |
| 2012 | Flashpoint | Andy | Episode: "We Take Care of Our Own" |
| 2012 | Heartland | Robert | Episode: "Do the Right Thing" |
| 2012, 2015 | Saving Hope | Bill Helperin / John Doe | 2 episodes |
| 2012–2020 | Murdoch Mysteries | Raymond Huckabee /
Arlen Pike |
4 episodes |
| 2013 | Suits | Security Guard | 2 episodes |
| 2013 | The Listener | Armoured Van Guard | Episode: "The Blue Line" |
| 2014 | Working the Engels | Mitchell | Episode: "Jenna's Presentation" |
| 2014 | Reign | Scottish Footman | Episode: "No Exit" |
| 2014 | Fargo | Lenny | Episode: "The Rooster Prince" |
| 2014 | Haven | Mitchell | 3 episodes |
| 2015 | Rick Mercer Report | Rogers Tech | Episode #12.14 |
| 2015 | The Lizzie Borden Chronicles | Stepfather | Episode: "The Sister's Grimke" |
| 2016–2021 | Baroness von Sketch Show | Various roles | 11 episodes |
| 2017 | Save Me | Bystander | Episode: "Hypovolemia" |
| 2017 | Inspector Gadget | MAD Henchman | Episode: "MAD Money/Baking Bad" |
| 2017 | Black Mirror | Anthony | Episode: "Arkangel" |
| 2017–2019 | Hotel Transylvania: The Series | Additional voices | 14 episodes |
| 2018 | Frankie Drake Mysteries | Detective Bradley | Episode: "Ties That Bind" |
| 2018 | Luna's Christmas Around the World | Senor Fabuloso | Television film |
| 2018–2020 | Burden of Truth | Sam Mercer | 17 episodes |
| 2018 | Let's Go Luna! | Various roles | 15 episodes |
| 2019 | Bit Playas | Zebulan Zabbal | Episode: "Final Flight" |
| 2020 | October Faction | Chester Weiss | 3 episodes |
| 2021 | Private Eyes | Jack | Episode: "The Perfect Storm" |
| 2021 | Pretty Hard Cases | Paul O'Farrell | Episode: "Dealz" |
| 2021 | Coroner | Detective West | Episode: "No Justice, No Peace" |
| 2021 | In the Dark | Officer Brandt | 2 episodes |
| 2022 | Reacher | Dog Owner | 3 episodes |
| 2022 | Ruby and the Well | Dennis Brogden | Episode: "I Wish I Could Walk With Her" |
| 2022 | Go, Dog. Go! | Paul Whiskerton | Season 3; 2 episodes |
| 2023 | Shelved | Bryce de Laurel | Main role |
References
[edit]- ^ "Paul Braunstein On His Train 48 character". 2005-09-13. Archived from the original on 2005-09-13. Retrieved 2022-04-02.
- ^ "Jigsaw brings new blood but no new tricks to the Saw series". The A.V. Club. Retrieved 2022-04-02.
- ^ Gunn, Drewey Wayne (2017-05-19). For the Gay Stage: A Guide to 456 Plays, Aristophanes to Peter Gill. McFarland. ISBN 978-1-4766-7019-5.
- ^ Jesse Whittock, "Lyndie Greenwood, Chris Sandiford, Dakota Ray Hebert And Paul Braunstein Cast As Leads In Anthony Q. Farrell’s CTV Sitcom ‘Shelved’". Deadline Hollywood, June 29, 2022.
- ^ Weaver, Jackson (27 March 2023). "Shelved is being called Canada's Abbott Elementary. Its creator couldn't be happier". CBC News. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
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