Paul Guilfoyle facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Paul Guilfoyle
Guilfoyle in 2016
Born	Paul Vincent Guilfoyle (1949-04-28) April 28, 1949 (age 76) Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1975–present
Spouse(s)	Lisa Giobbi ​ (m. 1989)​
Children	1

Paul Guilfoyle (born April 28, 1949) is an American actor. He is best known for playing unique supporting characters in many movies and TV shows. Many people know him as Captain Jim Brass from the popular crime drama CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. He played this role from 2000 to 2014 and returned for special episodes later on.

Early Life and Education

Paul Guilfoyle was born in Boston, Massachusetts. He went to Boston College High School. In 2005, he gave a speech to the graduating students at his old high school. Later, he acted in the movie Spotlight, which is about events that happened in Boston.

After high school, Guilfoyle attended Lehigh University and graduated in 1972. He then studied acting and became a member of the famous Actors Studio. He spent 12 years with the Theatre Company of Boston and performed in many plays on and off Broadway.

Acting Career

Guilfoyle has appeared in dozens of movies and television shows. He is known for playing a wide variety of characters, from police officers to criminals.

Famous Movie Roles

Guilfoyle has been in many well-known films. Some of his notable movie roles include:

• Beverly Hills Cop II (1987)
• Three Men and a Baby (1987)
• Wall Street (1987)
• Mrs. Doubtfire (1993)
• Quiz Show (1994)
• Air Force One (1997)
• L.A. Confidential (1997)
• Amistad (1997)
• The Negotiator (1998)
• Spotlight (2015)
• Don't Look Up (2021)
• Arthur the King (2024)

Television Work

Besides his famous role in CSI, Guilfoyle has appeared in many other TV series. He had guest roles in shows like Miami Vice, Law & Order, and Ally McBeal.

In 2020, he appeared in Star Trek: Discovery as a character named Carl, who was the human form of the Guardian of Forever. He also returned to his role as Jim Brass in the new series CSI: Vegas.

Personal Life

In 1989, Guilfoyle married Lisa Giobbi, a choreographer who creates dances, often performed in the air. They have one child and live in New York City.

Selected Filmography

Here is a list of some of Paul Guilfoyle's most well-known roles in movies and on television.

Film

Television

Awards and Nominations

Paul Guilfoyle and his castmates have won awards for their work together.

See also

In Spanish: Paul Guilfoyle para niños