P.R. Paul
Biography
Biography
“I live such an incredibly blessed life and giving back to the community is of paramount importance to me.”
“I live such an incredibly blessed life and giving back to the community is of paramount importance to me.”
P.R. Paul was born Paul Ray Rosenbaum on 28th July 1956 making his star sign Leo. Leo’s can be described as Confident, self-expressive, loyal, honorable, affectionate, regal, romantic and fun..
P.R. Paul was born Paul Ray Rosenbaum on 28th July 1956 making his star sign Leo. Leo’s can be described as Confident, self-expressive, loyal, honorable, affectionate, regal, romantic and fun..
Born in New York P.R. was raised by his parents Annette and Alvin and from an early age he knew he wanted to perform.
Born in New York P.R. was raised by his parents Annette and Alvin and from an early age he knew he wanted to perform.
Aged 8 his Father signed him up with a talent agency where he soon started getting professional work, appearing in over 50 TV commercials for products like Ajax, Listerine, and View-master.
Aged 8 his Father signed him up with a talent agency where he soon started getting professional work, appearing in over 50 TV commercials for products like Ajax, Listerine, and View-master.
In 7th Grade he started attending a Professional Children’s school in Manhattan, where he shared classes with a number of other celebrities including Irene Cara.
In 7th Grade he started attending a Professional Children’s school in Manhattan, where he shared classes with a number of other celebrities including Irene Cara.
As a teenager he trained at the New York and Berkoff schools of drama. Moving to L.A. in 1978, P.R. then starred in the film, “The Hollywood Knights” in 1980, with Michelle Pfeiffer.
As a teenager he trained at the New York and Berkoff schools of drama. Moving to L.A. in 1978, P.R. then starred in the film, “The Hollywood Knights” in 1980, with Michelle Pfeiffer.
Then in 1981 came “Fame” where P.R. auditioned and was cast as drama student Montgomery MacNeill in Season 1.
Then in 1981 came “Fame” where P.R. auditioned and was cast as drama student Montgomery MacNeill in Season 1.
He featured in 16 episode in total 15 from the first season and returned to the show for the final episode in 1987.
He featured in 16 episode in total 15 from the first season and returned to the show for the final episode in 1987.
Sadly producers axed the character and PR left the series.
P.R. also performed with his band named “Raw Meat” under the name Chuck Roast.
P.R. also performed with his band named “Raw Meat” under the name Chuck Roast.
After “Fame” P.R. continued his music and acting career, guest staring on other American TV shows like “The Dukes of Hazzard”, “Chips”, “Designing Women” and appearing in the 1984 comedy movie “Snowballing”.
After “Fame” P.R. continued his music and acting career, guest staring on other American TV shows like “The Dukes of Hazzard”, “Chips”, “Designing Women” and appearing in the 1984 comedy movie “Snowballing”.
Then in 1988 he appeared in his first theatre play, “Half Dressed Streets”.
Then in 1988 he appeared in his first theatre play, “Half Dressed Streets”.
In 1989 after the death of his beloved Father, P.R. faced a major dilemma. Should he give up acting to take over the family business or sell the dream his Father had worked so hard to create?
In 1989 after the death of his beloved Father, P.R. faced a major dilemma. Should he give up acting to take over the family business or sell the dream his Father had worked so hard to create?
That summer the decision was made and P.R. semi retired from acting to run the Flair House Store in Ocean Beach, Fire Island, working hard to continue his Father’s legacy.
That summer the decision was made and P.R. semi retired from acting to run the Flair House Store in Ocean Beach, Fire Island, working hard to continue his Father’s legacy.
In 2004 P.R. decided to settle down and marry his partner Joy in Hawaii.
In 2004 P.R. decided to settle down and marry his partner Joy in Hawaii.
Life took a dramatic turn in 2007, where out of nowhere and with no symptoms, P.R. was diagnosed with Stage 4 Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma.
Life took a dramatic turn in 2007, where out of nowhere and with no symptoms, P.R. was diagnosed with Stage 4 Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma.
After 6 months of intense treatments, P.R. knew that his healing was nothing short of a miracle.
After 6 months of intense treatments, P.R. knew that his healing was nothing short of a miracle.
He continued working for 2 more years in the Family business but decided it was time to downgrade the stress and savour his newfound lease on life.
He continued working for 2 more years in the Family business but decided it was time to downgrade the stress and savour his newfound lease on life.
The business was sold in 2010 and he went back to his first love; acting, performing and writing music.
The business was sold in 2010 and he went back to his first love; acting, performing and writing music.
He strongly felt that his gratitude for life and all the bounties he has been gifted should be passed on.
He strongly felt that his gratitude for life and all the bounties he has been gifted should be passed on.
In 2017, P.R. was asked to participate in the “Fame” Reunion concert to benefit the Actors Fund in Los Angeles. This was the first time he’d performed with his cast mates since 1987.
In 2017, P.R. was asked to participate in the “Fame” Reunion concert to benefit the Actors Fund in Los Angeles. This was the first time he’d performed with his cast mates since 1987.
He had such a great time reconnecting & performing with everybody that it gave him the idea to create a music video. He co-wrote the song "Satellite" with his writing partner, Ralph Stevens, which was recorded by the cast as “The Friends of Fame” and released to benefit two youth-centred charity organizations (StreetSolid in Nashville and The Maine Youth Rock Orchestra).
He had such a great time reconnecting & performing with everybody that it gave him the idea to create a music video. He co-wrote the song "Satellite" with his writing partner, Ralph Stevens, which was recorded by the cast as “The Friends of Fame” and released to benefit two youth-centred charity organizations (StreetSolid in Nashville and The Maine Youth Rock Orchestra).
In 2019 P.R. joined his fellow cast mates at the Fame U.K. Reunion in Liverpool and said:
In 2019 P.R. joined his fellow cast mates at the Fame U.K. Reunion in Liverpool and said:
“Post remission, I decided to sell the business. I reconnected with my Fame cast mates in 2017 and was profoundly affected by our reunion.… I'm beyond honored and excited to be with my Fame family and fans again in Liverpool to raise money for another important charity.”
“Post remission, I decided to sell the business. I reconnected with my Fame cast mates in 2017 and was profoundly affected by our reunion.… I'm beyond honored and excited to be with my Fame family and fans again in Liverpool to raise money for another important charity.”
P.R. is now more active in interviews than ever before and He organized the Fame Lockdown living room concert in 2020 and is life long friends with co-star Valerie Landsburg, who he refers to as his other wife.
P.R. is now more active in interviews than ever before and He organized the Fame Lockdown living room concert in 2020 and is life long friends with co-star Valerie Landsburg, who he refers to as his other wife.
PR is still writing and making music. In January 2021 he released a single and video "Hot In The City", followed by "Love Is Bigger" and "Everything Works Out Just Fine (A duet with cast member Cynthia Gibb) in 2022.
PR is still writing and making music. In January 2021 he released a single and video "Hot In The City", followed by "Love Is Bigger" and "Everything Works Out Just Fine (A duet with cast member Cynthia Gibb) in 2022.
In 2022 not only was he part of the Fame UK Reunion 40th Anniversary Celebrations in Birmingham but he also performed a solo Concert , titled "Be My Music", where he shared the bill with Valerie Landsburg , showcasing his own music.
He also has co created a new TV Series called Fameless with Lee Curreri and Carlo Imperato.
Autograph
Autograph
Memorabilia
Memorabilia
Fame Spanish Book 1983
Fame Spanish Book 1983
Fame Annual 1983
Fame Annual 1983
MGM Biography
MGM Biography
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Written Articles and Interviews
Written Articles and Interviews
50th Birthday Life Story DVD
50th Birthday Life Story DVD
Music
Music
Film and TV Roles
Film and TV Roles
Listerine Ad 1960s
English Leather Ad 1970s
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