Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Alexandra Paul

How Alexandra Paul built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Alexandra Paul is an American actress who started her career as a model in New York. She gained prominence after starring in John Carpenter's horror film Christine (1983). She then appeared in other major roles in films like Just the Way You Are (1984), American Flyers (1985), 8 Million Ways to Die (1986), and Dragnet (1987), establishing herself as a recognizable face in Hollywood.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

1980: Filming of American Nightmare

In 1980, Alexandra Paul filmed American Nightmare, an independent Canadian horror film.

1982: Role in Paper Dolls

In 1982, Alexandra Paul appeared in the television film Paper Dolls.

1983: First Major Role in Christine

In 1983, Alexandra Paul landed her first major role in John Carpenter's horror film Christine.

1984: Role in Just the Way You Are

In 1984, Alexandra Paul had a prominent role in the movie Just the Way You Are.

1985: Appearance in American Flyers

In 1985, Alexandra Paul played a prominent role in the film American Flyers.

1986: Role in 8 Million Ways to Die

In 1986, Alexandra Paul starred in the movie 8 Million Ways to Die.

1986: Great Peace March

In 1986, Alexandra Paul walked 5+1⁄2 weeks on the Great Peace March for Global Nuclear Disarmament.

1987: Role in Dragnet

In 1987, Alexandra Paul had a prominent role in the film Dragnet.

1989: Volunteered with Food Not Bombs

From 1989, Alexandra Paul was an active member for 9 years of the Santa Monica, CA chapter of Food Not Bombs, where she picked up donations, cooked, and served hot vegan meals to the homeless community every Thursday evening.

1992: Role in Baywatch

In 1992, Alexandra Paul began her role as Lt. Stephanie Holden in the television series Baywatch.

1993: Starred in Death Train

In 1993, Alexandra Paul starred in the film Death Train alongside Christopher Lee and Pierce Brosnan.

1994: Starred in The Paperboy

In 1994, Alexandra Paul starred in the horror film The Paperboy.

1995: Starred in Nightwatch

In 1995, Alexandra Paul starred in the film Nightwatch opposite Christopher Lee and Pierce Brosnan.

1996: Starred in Spectre

In 1996, Alexandra Paul starred in the horror film Spectre.

1997: End of Baywatch Role

In 1997, Alexandra Paul concluded her role as Lt. Stephanie Holden in the television series Baywatch.

1999: Starred in Lifetime Films

Since 1999, Alexandra Paul has starred in 15 films for Lifetime Network.

2006: Donated to Ned Lamont Campaign

In 2006, Alexandra Paul donated $250 to the Ned Lamont campaign against Joe Lieberman, because Lieberman supported the war in Iraq.

2008: Guest Starred on Mad Men

In 2008, Alexandra Paul guest-starred on Mad Men.

2010: Registered Voters with The First Vote

From 1989 to 2010, Alexandra Paul registered voters sitting at a card table on LA street corners for 2 hours a week with The First Vote.

2015: Became Certified Health Coach

In 2015, Alexandra Paul became a certified health coach and had her own wellness coaching business for 7 years.

2016: Joined Direct Action Everywhere

In 2016, Alexandra Paul joined Direct Action Everywhere in an open rescue of several pigs from a factory farm.

2019: Acted in Three Movies

In 2019, Alexandra Paul acted in three movies, including Escaping My Stalker.

2019: Co-hosted Switch4Good Podcast

Since 2019, Alexandra Paul has co-hosted the plant based lifestyle podcast Switch4Good with Olympian Dotsie Bausch.

2020: Appeared in Four Projects

In 2020, Alexandra Paul appeared in four projects.

2022: Starred in Independent Films

In 2022, Alexandra Paul starred in the independent films Tethered and Baby Steps.

2024: Featured in After Baywatch

In 2024, Alexandra Paul was featured in the Hulu docuseries After Baywatch: A Moment in the Sun, an in depth look at the series Baywatch and the actors involved in the show.