Jarrad Paul (born June 20, 1976)Overview for Jarrad Paul
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Early life and education

Paul grew up in

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. After graduating from high school, he moved to

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Career

Paul co-created and executive produced the

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comedy '' The Grinder'' starring

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and

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. He also co-wrote and co-directed ''

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'' starring Jack Black and

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, which was purchased at the

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by IFC. During the 1990s Paul had a role on '' Seinfeld'', ''

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'' as Jason and a recurring role in the 2000s on ''

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''. In 1999, he co-starred with

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in ''

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'' as screenwriter Adam Rafkin. Films he has appeared in include ''

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'', '' The Shaggy Dog'', and '' Yes Man'', which he also co-wrote.

Filmography

Films

TV series

Writer

References

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