Early Life and Education of Alexandra Paul: A Complete Timeline

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Alexandra Paul

An overview of the childhood and early education of Alexandra Paul, highlighting the experiences that shaped 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.

July 29, 1963: Alexandra Paul's Birth

On July 29, 1963, Alexandra Elizabeth Paul was born. She later became an American actress.

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1986: Great Peace March

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

1987: Arrested 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: 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.

1989: Arrested Advocating for People with HIV

In 1989, Alexandra Paul was arrested for peacefully advocating on behalf of people with HIV.

1997: Raced the Hawaii Ironman

In 1997, Alexandra Paul raced the Hawaii Ironman.

2000: Arrested at Nevada Test Site

From 1987 to 2000, Alexandra Paul was arrested for civil disobedience over a dozen times at the Nevada Test Site.

2000: Ran the Boston Marathon

In 2000, Alexandra Paul ran the Boston Marathon.

2003: Arrested Protesting 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 Crushing of 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: 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.

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.

2010: Became a Vegan

In 2010, Alexandra Paul became a vegan.

2014: Swam Reto Acapulco

In 2014, Alexandra Paul swam the 14 mile Reto Acapulco swim, among others.

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.

2017: Arrested at Oakland 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 after Rescuing Chicken

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.