Personal details
- Birth Date: 1974-06-02
- Height: 6′ 1″ (1.85 m)
- Birth Location: Wetaskiwin, Alberta, Canada
- Children: (divorced, 1 child) Oliver Greene
- Professions: Actor, Soundtrack, Director
Paul Greene’s life is basically a highlight reel—family, faith, fitness, and a healthy dose of fun. The guy wears a lot of hats: actor, musician, dad, and self-styled coach. Born on a farm in Wetaskiwin, Alberta (yes, that’s a real place), he grew up shoveling more than just snow—hard work, faith, and family were drilled into him early. He played volleyball in college on a scholarship, but then—plot twist—got scouted by a big-time agent and jumped straight into the fashion world. Suddenly, he was on magazine covers, strutting in Armani and Tommy Hilfiger, like some kind of Canadian James Bond. Then Hollywood called. After his son was born, Paul packed his bags for L.A., and, honestly, hasn’t stopped working since. You’ve probably seen him everywhere: “NCIS,” “CSI,” “The Newsroom,” and, of course, as Dr. Carson Shepherd on “When Calls the Heart.” The Hallmark Channel basically has him on speed dial—dude holds the record for most Christmas movies by a male actor there. Music? Oh, he does that too. He’s dropped two albums—“Freedom For Your Soul” and “Long Way Home”—and even hit #1 on the country charts. During the lockdown, he went all-in, streaming hundreds of live shows online, just him and his guitar, keeping spirits up. When he’s not working, he’s with his family, running a podcast, or building wellness programs with his partner, Kate Austin. And he’s serious about health—studying to be an Integrative Health Coach, coaching folks, raising money for ALS (after losing his dad), and just generally being that guy who somehow does it all.
Paul’s whole money game changed because he actually listened to his dad. Wild, right? Since he was a teenager, he’d take a chunk—like, 10%—out of every paycheck and just stash it away. Then he’d give another 10% away, straight up. Not exactly what most teens dream of, but hey, it worked for him. He watched his old man get through some rough patches by being generous, even when things looked bleak. It kind of burned into his brain: giving isn’t just about being nice, it’s about survival. Now, Paul doesn’t just see tithing as some random tradition. To him, it’s basically the bedrock of how he handles cash. The dude treats it almost like a rule of physics: money comes, a slice goes to savings, a slice goes to others, and that’s non-negotiable. It’s not just a habit—it’s his secret sauce, the thing that keeps him grounded no matter what.
Andy Dufresne’s life flips upside down after he’s convicted for a crime he swears he didn’t commit. Thrown into Shawshank Prison, the place is bleak, but Andy? The guy’s got this quiet grit. He keeps to himself, starts working in the library, and slowly chips away at the walls—both literally and figuratively. Red, the man who can get you anything, becomes Andy’s close friend, and together they navigate the harsh, corrupt world inside. Through years of hardship, Andy’s hope sticks around, somehow contagious, even when things look seriously grim. He leaves his mark, not just on the crumbling stone but on everyone he meets. In the end, Andy’s daring escape becomes legendary, and Red gets a shot at redemption too. It’s about never letting go of hope, even when the world tries to crush it. The whole thing? It’s kind of a punch to the gut, but in a good way.
June 2, 1974
6′ 1″ (1.85 m)
Konidela Ram Charan
Wetaskiwin, Alberta, Canada
Yes, Oliver Greene
51 years old