Paul Campbell is a Jamaican actor. He is considered Jamaica's most popular actor and had leading roles in films such as ''
Dancehall Queen'', ''The Lunatic'', ''
Third World Cop'' (as Capone), ''
Shottas
''Shottas'' is a 2002 Jamaican crime film about two young men who participate in organized crime in Kingston and Miami. It stars Ky-Mani Marley, Spragga Benz, Paul Campbell and Louie Rankin and was written and directed by Cess Silvera. Despite ...
'' (as Mad Max) and ''
Out the Gate''. In addition to his roles in most modern Jamaican films, he has also acted on stage in Jamaica and on Broadway in New York City. He is also a painter whose works have been exhibited internationally.
Campbell survived
cancer
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, and released a biopic outlining the journey of his life, including homelessness and stardom. ''Paul Campbell: The Life and Times of a Jamaican Movie Star'' highlights aspects of Campbell's life as he develops as a person and an actor, and gives insights into Jamaican life and culture.
He had a minor role in the 2008 US mainstream film ''
First Sunday
''First Sunday'' is a 2008 American crime comedy film written, produced and directed by David E. Talbert, and produced by Ice Cube, who also starred in the lead role. The film co-stars Katt Williams and Tracy Morgan. The film was released in t ...
''.
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Jamaican male film actors
Jamaican male actors
Living people
Place of birth missing (living people)
21st-century Jamaican male actors
1945 births
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