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Paul Schneider, actor & director
Actor & Director

Paul Schneider: Movies & Box Office

films
43
as director
26
on screen
1986–2025
box office
$29.1M
average score
55
Born
March 16, 1976 (age 50)
Birthplace
Asheville, North Carolina, United States
Citizenship
American
Occupations
Actor, Writer
Years active
2003-present
Known for

The Best Paul Schneider Movies

The highest-rated films Paul Schneider is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Train Dreams (2025) scores highest, at 81. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

Full ranking
Career at a glance

Paul Schneider's Career in Numbers

Paul Schneider's films in numbers — as an actor and a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Paul Schneider works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Leftovers (1986) to Xeno (2025), and the 1990s were the busiest decade.

Paul Schneider Movies by Decade

  1. 1980s 5
  2. 1990s 13
  3. 2000s 12
  4. 2010s 5
  5. 2020s 8

The 1990s were Paul Schneider's busiest decade, with 13 films.

Paul Schneider Movies by Genre

  • Drama 13
  • Tv movie 7
  • Comedy 5
  • Thriller 4
  • Adventure 2
  • Action 2
  • Family 2
  • Horror 1
  • Biography 1
  • Mystery 1

Drama is the genre Paul Schneider has worked in most, with 13 films, ahead of tv movie (7).

Paul Schneider Career Milestones

First film
The Leftovers 1986
Biggest box office hit
Bright Star $14.4M worldwide
Best-rated film
Train Dreams Movie Echo Score 81
Newest film
Xeno 2025
43 credits

Paul Schneider Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Paul Schneider is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 26 as director and 17 as actor. Rated films average a score of 55. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Biography

Who Is Paul Schneider?

Paul Schneider was born in Asheville, North Carolina, United States in 1976 and is 50 years old. Credited on films since 1986, as both an actor and a director. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Paul Schneider (born March 16, 1976) is a prominent American actor who made his mark with the independent film All The Real Girls (2003), for which he won a Special Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival. From this point onward, Schneider cemented his reputation as a reliable performer in both films and television shows. Some of his notable appearances include roles in Lars and the Real Girl (2007), Bright Star (2009), and Water for Elephants (2011). Schneider is also well-known for his portrayal of Mark Brendanawicz on the first two seasons of NBC's Parks and Recreation.

Besides acting, Schneider showcased his multi-faceted talent as a writer, earning credits for All The Real Girls and Pretty Bird. His delicate portrayal of diverse characters and sharp writing acumen helped him carve a niche within the industry, earning him critical acclaim. Despite his success, Schneider remains dedicated to the craft, continually seeking roles that challenge him as an artist. Renowned for his versatility and commitment, Schneider remains an influential figure in the world of acting and has contributed significantly to the growth of cinema and television.

Works with

Who Paul Schneider Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Paul Schneider shares the most films with. David Gordon Green comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Melora Walters (2).

FAQ

Paul Schneider: Questions & Answers

How many movies Paul Schneider has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Paul Schneider been in?

Paul Schneider is credited on 43 films, from 1986 to 2025. 17 of them as an actor and 26 as a director. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Paul Schneider's highest-grossing movie?

Bright Star (2009) is Paul Schneider's biggest box office hit, with $14.4M worldwide, ahead of Lars and the Real Girl (2007) ($11.3M). Across every film with box office figures, Paul Schneider's movies have made $29.1M.

Paul Schneider's biggest hits

What is the best Paul Schneider movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Paul Schneider's best-rated film is Train Dreams (2025) with a score of 81, followed by Xeno (2025) (69).

Best Paul Schneider movies, ranked

How old is Paul Schneider?

Paul Schneider is 50 years old, born on March 16, 1976 in Asheville, North Carolina, United States.

What is Paul Schneider's newest movie?

The most recent film on Paul Schneider's filmography is Train Dreams (2025), in the role of Apostle Frank.

Who does Paul Schneider work with most often?

Paul Schneider shares the most films with David Gordon Green (3 films), Melora Walters (2 films) and Jodi Long (2 films).

The Best Paul Schneider Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 43 credits.

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