Paul Schulze
ActingAbout Paul Schulze
Paul Schulze (born November 30, 1962) is an American actor best known for portraying Ryan Chappelle on the FOX series 24 from 2001 to 2004 and Father Phil Intintola on HBO's The Sopranos from 1999 to 2006. Schulze was featured on FOX's legal drama, Justice and has guest starred on Law & Order, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, the West Wing, NCIS, Oz, Frasier, NYPD Blue, Cold Case, Boston Legal, Journeyman, Numb3rs, Mad Men, and Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles. His film appearances include Clockers in 1995 and Don't Say a Word in 2001 and the David Fincher films, Panic Room (2002) and Zodiac (2007). Schulze next appeared as Michael Burnett in Rambo, the 2008 fourth installment of the Rambo film saga. Schulze costars as Eddie in the Showtime dark comedy series Nurse Jackie, which premiered in June 2009.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Paul Schulze reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 29 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Paul Schulze's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 21% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Paul Schulze remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Zodiac, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Paul Schulze Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Paul Schulze's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Paul Schulze.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Inside the Rain | David Glass | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | A Pact | Daniel (jung) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Are You Here | Dave Harken | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Rambo: To Hell and Back - Director's Production Diary | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Rambo | Michael Burnett | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Zodiac | Sandy Panzarella | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Crazylove | Thomas | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | The Lone Ranger | Sheriff Landry | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Last Writes | Max | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Panic Room | Officer Keeney | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Speaking of Sex | Larry | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Don't Say a Word | Jake | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Mimic 2 | Phillip | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Alien Fury: Countdown to Invasion | Jamison Collier | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Drowning Mona | Deputy Jimmy D. | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | Kiss Toledo Goodbye | Nicky | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | The LaMastas | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Grind | Terry | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Layin' Low | Patty | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Illtown | Lucas | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Fresh Kill | Peter Finn | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Clockers | Detective #4 | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Flirt | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Hand Gun | Michael McCallister | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Amateur | Cop Who Shoots Thomas | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | NYC 3/94 | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Flirt | Man at Bar | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Laws of Gravity | Frankie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Unbelievable Truth | Bill | Hit | Similar → |
Paul Schulze - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Paul Schulze?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Paul Schulze is "Zodiac" with a rating of 7.5/10.
How many movies has Paul Schulze acted in?
Paul Schulze has been featured in at least 29 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Paul Schulze?
Other notable films include "Laws of Gravity", "Panic Room", and "The Unbelievable Truth".