History of Alexandra Paul in Timeline

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

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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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: 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.

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.

1989: Arrested Advocating for People with HIV

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

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: Relationship with Ian Murray

Alexandra Paul and triathlon coach Ian Murray have been together since 1995.

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.

1997: Raced the Hawaii Ironman

In 1997, Alexandra Paul raced the Hawaii Ironman.

1999: Starred in Lifetime Films

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

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: Marriage to Ian Murray

In 2000, Alexandra Paul married triathlon coach Ian Murray.

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.

2007: United Nations Environment Programme Honor

In 2007, Alexandra Paul received a United Nations Environment Programme honor for her contribution to overpopulation issues.

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.

2010: Became a Vegan

In 2010, Alexandra Paul became a vegan.

2014: Vegan of the Year Award

In 2014, Alexandra Paul received the Vegan of the Year award by Last Chance for Animals.

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.

2015: Indie Series Award

In 2015, Alexandra Paul won Indie Series' Best Supporting Actress in a comedy webseries.

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: Acted in Three Movies

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

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.

2019: Co-hosted Switch4Good Podcast

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

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.

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.

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.

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.