Paul Eenhoorn
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Paul Eenhoorn is an Australian-born actor working in Seattle. Since moving to Seattle, he has quickly grown to be a well-respected actor in the film community there. His work has been seen at many film festivals around the world. Paul played the villain, Mr. Daniels in the family comedy Max Rules which was voted by audiences as the top U.S. film at the 2004 SIFF
. Also, the short film Elliot's Wake was an official selection of the 2007 SIFF
. Paul received critical acclaim for leading the cast in the medieval epic Warrior's End
, which was given the Mt. Rainier award at the 2009 STIFF
. He was also seen at the 2009 STIFF
in the short thriller Chemistry which was awarded for Best On Screen Chemistry. Paul played the Lead Detective in the controversial film Zoo
which played at Sundance
and Cannes
. Paul may also be recognized by video gamers for modeling as the face for Half-Life 2
's Arne Magnusson.
Seattle International Film Festival
The Seattle International Film Festival , held annually in Seattle, Washington since 1976, is among the top film festivals in North America. Audiences have grown steadily; the 2006 festival had 160,000 attendees...
. Also, the short film Elliot's Wake was an official selection of the 2007 SIFF
Seattle International Film Festival
The Seattle International Film Festival , held annually in Seattle, Washington since 1976, is among the top film festivals in North America. Audiences have grown steadily; the 2006 festival had 160,000 attendees...
. Paul received critical acclaim for leading the cast in the medieval epic Warrior's End
Warrior's End
Warrior's End is a 2009 medieval epic film written and directed by Bjorn Anderson and filmed in Washington State.-Plot:While on tour of the northwestern border, the prince of Midea and his companions discover invading armies from neighboring Kilea...
, which was given the Mt. Rainier award at the 2009 STIFF
Seattle's True Independent Film Festival (STIFF)
Seattle’s True Independent Film Festival was started in 2005 by a group of filmmakers whose feature film Swamper was rejected by the Seattle International Film Festival. STIFF was modeled after the Slamdance Film Festival in Park City UT as a way to champion local and true independent films that...
. He was also seen at the 2009 STIFF
Seattle's True Independent Film Festival (STIFF)
Seattle’s True Independent Film Festival was started in 2005 by a group of filmmakers whose feature film Swamper was rejected by the Seattle International Film Festival. STIFF was modeled after the Slamdance Film Festival in Park City UT as a way to champion local and true independent films that...
in the short thriller Chemistry which was awarded for Best On Screen Chemistry. Paul played the Lead Detective in the controversial film Zoo
Zoo (film)
Sundance judges called it a "humanizing look at the life and bizarre death of a seemingly normal Seattle family man who met his untimely end after an unusual encounter with a horse"....
which played at Sundance
Sundance Film Festival
The Sundance Film Festival is a film festival that takes place annually in Utah, in the United States. It is the largest independent cinema festival in the United States. Held in January in Park City, Salt Lake City, and Ogden, as well as at the Sundance Resort, the festival is a showcase for new...
and Cannes
Cannes Film Festival
The Cannes International Film Festival , is an annual film festival held in Cannes, France, which previews new films of all genres including documentaries from around the world. Founded in 1946, it is among the world's most prestigious and publicized film festivals...
. Paul may also be recognized by video gamers for modeling as the face for Half-Life 2
Half-Life 2
Half-Life 2 , the sequel to Half-Life, is a first-person shooter video game and a signature title in the Half-Life series. It is singleplayer, story-driven, science fiction, and linear...
's Arne Magnusson.