Early Life and Education of Alexandra Paul: A Complete Timeline
An overview of the childhood and early education of Alexandra Paul, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.
Alexandra Paul is an American actress, also holding British citizenship, who began her career as a model in New York. She transitioned into acting, securing her first significant role in John Carpenter's horror film Christine (1983). Subsequently, she gained recognition through roles in films such as Just the Way You Are (1984), American Flyers (1985), 8 Million Ways to Die (1986), and Dragnet (1987), establishing herself as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.
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July 29, 1963: Alexandra Paul Born
On July 29, 1963, Alexandra Elizabeth Paul was born. She is an American actress with dual British citizenship.
1986: Great Peace March
In 1986, Alexandra Paul walked 5 1/2 weeks on the Great Peace March for Global Nuclear Disarmament.
1987: Arrests at Nevada Test Site
From 1987 to 2000, Alexandra Paul was arrested for civil disobedience over a dozen times at the Nevada Test Site.
1989: 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.
1989: Arrested for Advocating for People with HIV
In 1989, Alexandra Paul was arrested for peacefully advocating on behalf of people with HIV.
1995: Relationship with Ian Murray
In 1995, Alexandra Paul began her relationship with triathlon coach Ian Murray.
1997: Raced the Hawaii Ironman
In 1997, Alexandra Paul raced the Hawaii Ironman.
2000: Ran the Boston Marathon
In 2000, Alexandra Paul ran the Boston Marathon.
2003: Arrested Protesting the Iraq War
In 2003, Alexandra Paul was arrested twice for civil disobedience protesting the Iraq War and spent five days in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Detention Center after refusing to pay the $50 fine.
2005: Arrested Protesting the Crushing of the EV1
In 2005, Alexandra Paul was arrested for protesting the crushing of the EV1, and performed 80–100 hours of community service for electric car organizations.
2006: Donation 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.
2010: End of First Vote Volunteering
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.
2014: Vegan of the Year Award
In 2014, Alexandra Paul received the Vegan of the Year award by Last Chance for Animals.
2014: Swam the Reto Acapulco
In 2014, Alexandra Paul swam the 14 mile Reto Acapulco swim.
2015: Certified Health Coach
In 2015, Alexandra Paul became a certified health coach and had her own wellness coaching business for seven 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.
2017: Sit-in at Slaughterhouse
In 2017, Alexandra Paul joined a sit-in at an Oakland, California slaughterhouse and was arrested.
2018: Arrested at Sunrise Chicken Farm
In 2018, Alexandra Paul was arrested for a civil disobedience action at Sunrise Chicken Farm.
2019: Arrested at Reichardt Duck Farm
In 2019, Alexandra Paul was arrested for peacefully protesting at Reichardt Duck Farm and spent two days in Sonoma County jail.
September 2020: Arrested at Farmer John Slaughterhouse
In September 2020, Alexandra Paul and 6 other DxE activists were arrested for trying to rescue a pig from a Farmer John slaughterhouse in Vernon, CA.
2023: Acquitted for Chicken Rescue
In 2023, Alexandra Paul went to court for rescuing a chicken from a Foster Farms slaughterhouse truck and was acquitted after a 9 day trial.
2024: Stalker Death
In 2024, Alexandra Paul's stalker, who had been harassing her for 13 years, died. This stalking ordeal cost Alexandra $60,000 in legal fees.
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