Chad Paetznick

Chad Paetznick is an actor, music teacher, and musician from Atlanta, GA who resides in Nashville, TN. Chad recently landed speaking roles on several independent films in Nashville (in post-production). Chad has done extensive work in background and was utilized on the set of Stranger Things 4 Ep. 1 as Max's (Sadie Sink) school bus driver and a Hawkins High School teacher. He was also utilized in ST4 Ep. 7 as a state patrol officer in the Creel house flashback scene, and featured on Stranger Things 3 (Ep. 7, movie patron). Chad was also featured with Issa Rae in the bar scene on "Little, The Movie." Chad can also be seen on Ozark 3 (Ep. 1, Gambler/Piano man), "Undercover Brother 2" (Organization member/Henchman), and Clint Eastwood's "Richard Jewell" (Karaoke Patron). Chad has also worked on set for "Sweet Magnolias" (Teacher) and the "Stargirl" DC series (Teacher) as well as Mel Gibson's 2022 release "Last Looks" (Parent). Chad's training includes acting classes with actor Jesse James Locorriere, and Get Scene. Chad has toured as a drummer with several artists over the years, including American Idol Finalist Jessica Meuse. Chad has contributed to music education for over 25 years in OH and GA and has been teaching middle school rock band in Metro Nashville Public Schools since 2019.