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Paul Hipp

Birth Place: Philadelphia, PA, USA

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STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
London Revival, 1993
Performer

[Broadway]
Broadway Production, 1990
Buddy Holly

[West End]
Original London Production, 1989
Buddy Holly


Movies

China Girl
[ 1987 ] Nino
Sticky Fingers
[ 1988 ] Michael
Lethal Weapon 3
[ 1992 ] Doctor
Fathers & Sons
[ 1992 ] Doogy
Bad Lieutenant
[ 1992 ] Jesus
The Funeral
[ 1996 ] Ghouly
Vicious Circles
[ 1997 ] Dylan
Face/Off
[ 1997 ] Fitch
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil
[ 1997 ] Joe Odom
Another Day in Paradise
[ 1998 ] Richard Johnson
Cleopatra's Second Husband
[ 1998 ] Robert Marrs
Waking the Dead
[ 2000 ] Danny Pierce
Death of a Dog
[ 2000 ] Dick
More Dogs Than Bones
[ 2000 ] Quinn
Two Tickets to Paradise
[ 2006 ] Jon Klein
South of Pico
[ 2007 ] Comma
The Last Godfather
[ 2010 ] Rocco
4:44 Last Day on Earth
[ 2011 ] Noah
Jay and Silent Bob's Super Groovy Cartoon Movie
[ 2013 ] Ring-Wearing Alien
We Are Not Animals
[ 2013 ] Rudy Maravilla
Welcome to New York
[ 2014 ] Guy

TV Shows

The Middle
Reverend TimTom
Three Sisters
Elliot, Elliot Quinn

Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1991 - Best Actor - Musical

Paul Hipp , Buddy


winner
Theatre World Awards - 1991 - Performance

Paul Hipp, Buddy

Tony Awards - 1991 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Paul Hipp , Buddy

Drama Desk Awards - 1990 - Outstanding Actor - Musical

Paul Hipp, Buddy

Olivier Awards - 1990 - Outstanding Performance of the Year by an Actor in a Musical

Paul Hipp, Buddy

News


SWEETWATER Film Soundtrack to Be Released in April

Classics like “The Man I Love” and “Sweet Georgia Brown” - performed by Emmaline as Jeannie Staples in the film - sit beside powerful new songs inspired by the film, like Keb’ Mo’s “Take Me Higher”, Larkin Poe’s “Right Place Right Time”, and Terri Lyne Carrington and Dianne Reeves modern interpretation of “Someone To Watch Over Me.”
Theater Stories: A CHORUS LINE, The HELLO, DOLLY! Revival, TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD & More About The Shubert Theatre

This week's Theater Stories features the Shubert Theatre! Learn about one of the longest running Broadway shows of all time, A Chorus Line, the incredibly successful production of To Kill a Mockingbird, the star-studded revival of Hello, Dolly! and more.
Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin Stop by PodcastOne for Intimate Interview

Grace and Frankie stars Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin stopped by the PodcastOne studios for an intimate interview with fellow Netflix Executive Producer Norman Lear and sidekick Paul Hipp, on their All of the Above podcast.
WATCH: Amy Poehler Is Inaugural Guest on Norman Lear's New PodcastOne Show

PodcastOne, the nation's largest advertiser-supported podcast network, debuts All of the Above with Norman Lear today, featuring Emmy Award-winner Amy Poehler as the guest.
Hollywood Legend Norman Lear Hosts New Show All of the Above on Podast

Hollywood legend Norman Lear brings his progressive and boundary-moving voice to the microphone with an intimate weekly podcast.
VIDEO: TV Icon Norman Lear Celebrates 93rd Birthday with Lip Sync Debut!

Artist Paul Hipp shared the music video for his first single, 'Happy Birthday To Me', featuring TV legend Norman Lear in his lip-syncing debut.
BWW Reviews: North Carolina Theatre's BUDDY - THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY

Set before 'the day the music died,' Buddy-The Buddy Holly Story tells the true story of rock star Buddy Holly's meteoric rise to fame in the late 1950s-before his life was cut short, along with Ritchie Valens and J.P. Richardson, in a 1959 plane crash.
Photo Flash: Goldie Hawn, Vanessa Hudgens, Shoshana Bean and More at Global Green USA's 2014 Gorgeous & Green Gala

This past Friday, October 10, Global Green USA's dazzling Gorgeous & Green Gala -- Emerald City -- was held at the LEED-certified Bently Reserve in San Francisco and celebrated designer eco-fashion, sustainable technologies and eco-conscious initiatives. The glamorous sold-out event was a spectacular evening uniting numerous eco-conscious celebrities and Bay Area luminaries, such as Goldie Hawn, Vanessa Hudgens, Austin Butler, Navid Negahban, Catt Sadler, Louise Roe, Shoshana Bean, Paul Hipp and more. Scroll down for photos!
VIDEO: Sneak Peek - It's Mother's Day on ABC's THE MIDDLE

On the next episode of ABC's THE MIDDLE titled "Hallelujah Hoedown", as Mother's Day approaches, Frankie wants to ensure that Mike gets her something she actually wants for a gift and informs all of the kids of her wish so that at least one of them will clue in a clueless Mike. Get a sneak peek below!
Photo Flash: THE MIDDLE's 'Hallelujah Hoedown,' Airing 5/8

On THE MIDDLE's upcoming episode, titled 'Hallelujah Hoedown,' as Mother's Day approaches, Frankie wants to ensure that Mike gets her something she actually wants for a gift and informs all of the kids of her wish so that at least one of them will clue in a clueless Mike. Meanwhile, Sue asks Reverend TimTom for advice when she begins to resent her friends' happiness over getting their driver's licenses after she has repeatedly failed the test, and Cassidy stuns Axl with some bad news during the prom, on WEDNESDAY, MAY 8 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET) on ABC.
Nick Jonas, Jay Mohr Among Guest Stars on ABC's Special Holiday Episodes

ABC's favorite funny families celebrate the season a little early this year with special holiday episodes TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6 and WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7 on the ABC Television Network. Nick Jonas, Paul Hipp and Jay Mohr are among the guest stars on the holiday-themed episodes.
THE MIDDLE Preview: February 2 on ABC

'Halloween' - Frankie is excited over being invited to an adult neighborhood Halloween party. But will she be able to get Mike to dress up in a costume, or will he have his own idea of fun? Meanwhile, a melancholy Sue's spirits are lifted when she discovers that Reverend TimTom is back in town and hosting a Halloween church event; things don't go quite as planned for Axl, his friends or their dates as they head out to an exclusive haunted house party; and Brick chooses a unique Halloween costume that is not easily defined, on 'The Middle,' WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2 (8:30-9:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (Rebroadcast. OAD 10/27/10)
THE MIDDLE Preview: February 2 on ABC

'Halloween' - Frankie is excited over being invited to an adult neighborhood Halloween party. But will she be able to get Mike to dress up in a costume, or will he have his own idea of fun? Meanwhile, a melancholy Sue's spirits are lifted when she discovers that Reverend TimTom is back in town and hosting a Halloween church event; things don't go quite as planned for Axl, his friends or their dates as they head out to an exclusive haunted house party; and Brick chooses a unique Halloween costume that is not easily defined, on 'The Middle,' WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2 (8:30-9:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (Rebroadcast. OAD 10/27/10)
THE MIDDLE Preview: October 27 on ABC

'Halloween' - Frankie is excited over being invited to an adult neighborhood Halloween party. But will she be able to get Mike to dress up in a costume, or will he have his own idea of fun? Meanwhile, a melancholy Sue's spirits are lifted when she discovers that Reverend TimTom is back in town and hosting a Halloween church event; things don't go quite as planned for Axl, his friends or their dates as they head out to an exclusive haunted house party; and Brick chooses a unique Halloween costume that is not easily defined, on 'The Middle,' WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.
THE MIDDLE Preview: October 27 on ABC

'Halloween' - Frankie is excited over being invited to an adult neighborhood Halloween party. But will she be able to get Mike to dress up in a costume, or will he have his own idea of fun? Meanwhile, a melancholy Sue's spirits are lifted when she discovers that Reverend TimTom is back in town and hosting a Halloween church event; things don't go quite as planned for Axl, his friends or their dates as they head out to an exclusive haunted house party; and Brick chooses a unique Halloween costume that is not easily defined, on 'The Middle,' WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Paul Hipp been in?

Paul Hipp has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Paul Hipp been in?

Paul Hipp has appeared on London's West End in 2 shows.

What was Paul Hipp's first West End show?

Paul Hipp's first West End show was Buddy which opened in 1989

What awards has Paul Hipp been nominated for?

Best Actor - Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Buddy , Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Buddy, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Buddy, Outstanding Actor - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Buddy and Outstanding Performance of the Year by an Actor in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for Buddy.

What awards has Paul Hipp won?

Paul Hipp has won a Theatre World Award for his performance in Buddy.

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