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Connor Paolo (born July 11, 1990) is an American actor. He is known for his roles as Eric van der Woodsen on The CW's teen drama series Gossip Girl and Declan Porter on the ABC drama series Revenge. He has also appeared in two Oliver Stone films, Alexander (2004) and World Trade Center (2006).
Sep 6, 2022 · In 2011, Connor Paolo announced that he would be leaving 'Gossip Girl' after four seasons. Here's what he's been up to since then.
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Connor Paolo (born July 11, 1990) is an American actor. He is known for his roles as Eric van der Woodsen on The CW's teen drama series Gossip Girl and Declan Porter on the ABC drama series Revenge. He has also appeared in two Oliver Stone films, Alexander (2004) and World Trade Center (2006).
Paolo was born in New York City, the son of Julia Mendelsohn, a vocal coach and classical pianist, and Colin Paolo, a writer and screenwriter. Paolo is Jewish.
He attended, beginning in 2006, the Professional Performing Arts School alongside Sarah Hyland, Paul Iacono and Taylor Momsen. He took acting classes at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute. Paolo also attended Appel Farm Arts and Music Center Summer Arts Camp located in Elmer, New Jersey for several summers. He attended New York University for one semester in Fall 2008.
He played a preteen murderer-rapist in an episode of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. He made his motion picture debut in Clint Eastwood's Oscar-nominated Mystic River, playing Young Sean. In 2004, Paolo was on One Life to Live as Travis O'Connell, a recurring character. Paolo also made a return appearance on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, playing a disturbed teenager based on the real case of Justin Berry. Other films include World Trade Center for Oliver Stone in 2006; Snow Angels, directed by David Gordon Green; and Favorite Son, his first leading role.
Paolo has a background in theatre and commercials. He has appeared on the Broadway stage in the hit musical The Full Monty and off-Broadway in the New York public theater production of Shakespeare's Richard III. He played Bottom in an abridged production of Shakespeare's Midsummer Night's Dream.
From 2007 to 2011, Paolo had a supporting role on The CW's series Gossip Girl, where he played Eric van der Woodsen, the brother of lead Serena van der Woodsen's character. His last appearance was in the sixth season.
In 2010, he starred in the vampire apocalypse film Stake Land directed by Jim Mickle.
MoviesTelevisionVideo GamesMusic Videos- Connor Paolo Made His Movie Debut in Mystic River. Paolo made his movie debut in the great Clint Eastwood‘s Oscar-nominated Mystic River. This neo-noir crime drama film stars Sean Pean, Kevin Bacon, Tim Robbins, and other talented actors.
- He Attended Acting School With Taylor Momsen and Sarah Hyland. Paolo attended the Professional Performing Arts School in 2006 with other fellow actors like Sarah Hyland, Paul Iacono, and his Gossip Girl co-star Taylor Momsen.
- Connor Paolo Appeared on Broadway. Connor Paolo is not just a TV actor. He also has a rich background in theatre performances. He appeared on Broadway in the hit musical The Full Monty.
- He is a New York City Native. Although Paolo doesn’t have much in common with his onscreen character from Gossip Girl, they do have some things in common.
Mar 16, 2024 · • Connor Paolo is an American actor, known for his roles in Gossip Girl and Revenge. • He was born in New York City in 1990 and is of Portuguese and Swedish descent. • His career began with a role in All My Children and his first major role was in Mystic River.
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Apr 14, 2024 · Former 'Gossip Girl' stars Taylor Momsen and Connor Paolo had a "proper reunion" in Los Angeles with rock singer Lzzy Hale that Momsen shared on Instagram.
Paolo acting career began at the age of nine, with his first TV appearance on the soap opera All My Children (1970). In 2002, he played Zachary Connor, a preteen murderer-rapist in an episode of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) .
