Paul Ray

Paul Ray started his acting career at the fresh age of 13 when he wrote and directed his first short film for a middle school project. He made several films in school and animated a series of stop motion cartoons and 2D animations, which he produced for YouTube in his spare time. At age 15 he attended Austin Film Festival's Screen Writing camp and again at age 16. During High school Paul performed in school plays. Also at age 15 and 16, he was apart of two Destination Imagination competitions where his team placed 2nd the first year. They were awarded the Davinci Award that year and the next year his team received the Spirit of DI Award. He performed with his local community theater programs the following years, Lago Vista Players & Lake Travis Musical Theater Inc. Once 18, Paul started attending the monthly Network Austin Mixers where he met his first theatrical and commercial agent, Tory from Tory Christopher Group, based in San Antonio, TX. Shortly after, Paul worked on a short film titled, My Mother's Eyes, where he was cast for his first lead role. During his time in Austin, TX, Paul performed for projects such as American Crime, Cold Comfort, As Far as the Eye Can See, including commercials for Doritos and BB&T Bank. Paul Ray began modeling at age 19 and modeled for his first cover on Austin Wedding Style Magazine in 2016. At age 22, Paul moved to Los Angeles, CA. He linked up with DéCayette Talent Agency for commercial and Bounty Models for print and runway almost immediately. Paul continues to write and direct his own films today. During his few years in LA he has acted in films such as Deadly Daughter Switch, 3 Day Pay or Quit, Tomorrow Tomorrow Tomorrow, including a commercial for WOM wireless and music videos with Niia, Molly, Salem Ilese, & Pink Sweats.