Paul Adelstein
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  • Born:
    • Birthday: 1969-04-29
    • Born Place: Chicago, Illinois, USA
  • Also Known As:

    بول أدلستين, پاول ادلستین

Paul Adelstein

Paul Adelstein is a highly prolific American actor, director, writer, and producer, known for his extensive work in television and film. Born on April 29, 1969, in Chicago, Illinois, he began his career in theater, working with renowned companies like New Crime Productions and the Steppenwolf Theatre Company.Adelstein gained widespread recognition for his role as Agent Paul Kellerman in the popular Fox television series Prison Break (2005–2009, 2017). His performance as the complex and morally ambiguous government operative earned him a dedicated fan following. He further solidified his television presence with his role as the pediatrician Cooper Freedman on the medical drama Private Practice (2007–2013).Beyond these roles, he has been a recurring presence on a number of high-profile shows, including Scandal, Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce, and Brooklyn Nine-Nine. He has also appeared in films like Intolerable Cruelty (2003), Memoirs of a Geisha (2005), and The Menu (2022). In addition to acting, Adelstein has also worked as a writer, director, and producer, co-creating the dark comedy series Imposters (2017–2018). In 2025, he appeared in the film We Strangers. He is also the lead singer and guitarist for a band called Doris.

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