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
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.
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Movie Echo Score: Score 81 Train Dreams 2025 · Apostle Frank -
Movie Echo Score: Score 69 Xeno 2025 · Chase -
Movie Echo Score: Score 69 American Murderer 2022 · David Brown -
Movie Echo Score: Score 65 A Holiday I Do 2023 · Director -
Movie Echo Score: Score 53 A House on the Bayou 2021 · John Chambers -
Movie Echo Score: Score 41 Abandoned 2022 · Dr. Carver
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
- 1980s 5
- 1990s 13
- 2000s 12
- 2010s 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
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.
Movies Directed by Paul Schneider
26- 2023
A Holiday I Do Drama Movie Echo Score: 65 - 2021
Just Another Dream Action Movie Echo Score: 30 - 2011
Perfectly Prudence Comedy - 2008
Behind the Wall Thriller - 2008
Dear Prudence Mystery - 2008
Pretty Bird Comedy - 2007
Seventeen and Missing Thriller - 2006
Cries in the Dark Crime - 2006
Love Thy Neighbor Thriller - 2001
The Retrievers Family - 1999
Can of Worms Family - 1998
You Lucky Dog Fantasy - 1998
When He Didn’t Come Home Drama - 1996
Sudden Terror: The Hijacking of School Bus #17 Tv movie - 1996
Have You Seen My Son Tv movie - 1994
For the Love of Nancy Tv movie - 1994
Honor Thy Father and Mother: The True Story of the Menendez Murders Tv movie - 1993
Empty Cradle Drama - 1990
Guess Who’s Coming for Christmas? Sci-Fi - 1990
How to Murder a Millionaire Tv movie - 1990
How to Murder a Millionaire Tv movie - 1989
My Boyfriend’s Back Music - 1989
Babycakes Comedy - 1988
Dance ’Til Dawn Tv movie - 1988
14 Going on 30 Romance - 1986
The Leftovers Drama
Paul Schneider Movies as an Actor
17- 2025
Train Dreams as Apostle Frank · Drama Movie Echo Score: 81 - 2025
Xeno as Chase · Adventure Worldwide box office: $108K Movie Echo Score: 69 - 2022
American Murderer as David Brown · Drama Movie Echo Score: 69 - 2022
Abandoned as Dr. Carver · Horror Worldwide box office: $96.8K Movie Echo Score: 41 - 2021
A House on the Bayou as John Chambers · Thriller Movie Echo Score: 53 - 2021
Brothers By Blood Action Worldwide box office: $105K Movie Echo Score: 28 - 2014
Goodbye to All That Drama Worldwide box office: $17K - 2013
Hello Carter as Aaron · Drama - 2012
Beloved Drama Worldwide box office: $2.06M - 2012
The Babymakers Adventure Worldwide box office: $476K - 2009
Bright Star Biography Worldwide box office: $14.4M - 2007
Lars and the Real Girl Drama Worldwide box office: $11.3M - 2007
Live Free or Die Comedy Worldwide box office: $13.8K - 2004
50 Ways to Leave Your Lover as Owen McCabe · Comedy - 2003
All the Real Girls Drama Worldwide box office: $580K - 1998
Physical Pinball as Guy playing pool · Drama - 1997
Pleasant Grove as Bedford · Drama
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.
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).
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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