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Paul Telfer (born 30 October 1979) is a Scottish actor. He plays
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on the
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soap opera ''
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'', for which he was nominated for the
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in 2020.


Career

He appeared in the title role for 2005
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'', 11 May 2005, p. 8 In 2007, Telfer appeared in five episodes of the second series of the
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drama '' Hotel Babylon'' (as Luke), and in three episodes of the TV series '' NCIS'',, as Marine
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Damon Werth: " Corporal Punishment", "Outlaws and In-laws" and "Jack Knife." He also played Alexander in
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as one of the original five vampire hunters, in Season 4 of the show (which aired in 2012). this role was a guest appearance. In January 2015, Telfer was cast on ''
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'' as Damon, a hitman hired by
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; soon after, he was cast in the role of
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. In April 2019, it was revealed that Paul had returned to the show, signing contract. In late 2019, he guest starred in an episode of
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as Viro.


Personal life

Telfer graduated with First Class honours in Film Studies from the
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in 1999. He is married to Broadway actress
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.Afterbuzz TV's Days of Our Lives 22–26 June 2015 review with special guest Paul Telfer.


Filmography


Awards and nominations


References


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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Telfer, Paul 1979 births Living people Alumni of the University of Kent Male actors from Paisley, Renfrewshire Scottish male film actors Scottish male television actors Scottish male video game actors 21st-century Scottish male actors