Paul Calderon

Biography

Paul Calderon was born in Puerto Rico in 1959 and relocated to New York City with his family at the age of six, growing up in the vibrant neighborhoods of the Lower East Side and Spanish Harlem. After spending some time in college, he joined the United States Army, where he served as an infantryman overseas. Upon returning to civilian life, Calderon pursued a career in acting, earning an Obie Award for his role in Blade to the Heat at the Public Theatre. He gained recognition on Broadway for his performance alongside Robert De Niro in Cuba and His Teddy Bear. Calderon has also graced the stage in notable off-Broadway productions, including Requiem For A Heavyweight and Troilus and Cressida. A founding member of several theaters, including the Labyrinth Theatre Company, he co-wrote the acclaimed film Bad Lieutenant and has appeared in popular films like Pulp Fiction, Out of Sight, and King of New York. In 2010, he was set to star in The Story.