Known for his powerful, tough screen presence, Pavel Kozlov is an American actor of Russian descent. His intense portrayal of evil characters onscreen has earned him recognition and contributed to an impressive list of credits. Kozlov is a graduate of the Meisner Master acting program, and since 2013 has been in numerous short films and TV shows, with roles in independent productions as well. He attends and assists in acting workshops, honing his craft and sharing what he has learned with beginning actors. Known for his work ethic and possessing a charismatic personality, Kozlov firmly adheres to the belief that nothing is impossible. Kozlov began his career in the United States as a professional wrestler, pursuing his childhood dreams. As a teenager, while living in Moscow, Pavel would watch WWE show on TV and felt inspired to go into professional wrestling. To do so, he would need to move to the U.S. For a while, he competed in the Moscow Federation of Kickboxing, while pursuing a Journalism degree in college. In 2007, Kozlov took a leap of faith and moved to the U.S. There, with no family, friends, and no knowledge of English, he went on to become a professional wrestler. Now a U.S. citizen and fluent in English, Pavel brings his vivid character and experience in wrestling career onto the screen, making any role unique and memorable.