Paul Nielsen is an American Actor/Writer. He was born and raised in Bay Ridge section of Brooklyn New York. He is of Danish (father)and Italian descent (mother). His father was a successful Artist and Art Director and his mother a College Professor. Prior to becoming an actor Paul was a decorated Police Officer. While working as an Explosive Detection K9 handler/Supervisor in the New York City area, Paul landed the role of "Detective Hunter" in Lorene Scafaria's 2019 film Hustlers.