Paul Braunstein is a Canadian actor who starred in the popular Canadian television series Train 48 in 2003 as Johnny McLaughlin, a comical character. He was considered one of the most popular cast members of the series and has also made a few other appearances on television and film. He appeared as Griggs in the 2011 horror film The Thing as well as the 2017 horror film Jigsaw. Braunstein also acted in theatre productions.
He currently co-stars in the 2023 workplace comedy series Shelved on CTV.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Rub & Tug | Eastern European client | |
| 2002 | The Tuxedo | Sewer CSA Op | |
| 2003 | The Gospel of John | Man in Temple Crowd #4 | |
| 2009 | A Wake | Neighbor | |
| 2011 | Jesus Henry Christ | Dr. Gunther Flowers | |
| 2011 | The Thing | Griggs | |
| 2012 | Eddie: The Sleepwalking Cannibal | Verner | |
| 2012 | A Man's World | Dave | |
| 2017 | Undercover Grandpa | General Komenkho | |
| 2017 | Jigsaw | Ryan | |
| 2019 | American Hangman | Ron | |
| 2019 | Shazam! | Officer | |
| 2019 | Heavy | Detective | |
| 2020 | Toys of Terror | Toy | |
| 2021 | The Exchange | Glenn | |
| 2021 | PAW Patrol: The Movie | Additional voices | |
| 2024 | Fight Another Day | Colt |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Earth: Final Conflict | Tech | Episode: "Déjà Vu" |
| 1999 | What Katy Did | Telegraph Operator | Television film |
| 2001 | Exhibit A: Secrets of Forensic Science | Ronald Dalton | Episode: "Away" |
| 2002 | The 5th Quadrant | Henry Beamish | Episode: "Dream Soda/Time Traveller's Checks" |
| 2003–2005 | Train 48 | Johnny McLaughlin | 273 episodes |
| 2007–2008 | History Bites | Various roles | 4 episodes |
| 2008 | Air Crash Investigation | 2 episodes | |
| 2010 | Rookie Blue | John Doe | Episode: "Big Nickel" |
| 2011 | Wingin' It | Count Salazar | Episode: "Hands Solo" |
| 2011 | Nikita | Anton Kochenko | Episode: "Knightfall" |
| 2012 | Less Than Kind | Coach | 3 episode |
| 2012 | King | Geoffrey Carson | Episode: "Alicia Pratta" |
| 2012 | The L.A. Complex | Director | Episode: "Stay" |
| 2012 | Flashpoint | Andy | Episode: "We Take Care of Our Own" |
| 2012 | Heartland | Robert | Episode: "Do the Right Thing" |
| 2012, 2015 | Saving Hope | Bill Helperin / John Doe | 2 episodes |
| 2012–2020 | Murdoch Mysteries | Raymond Huckabee /
Arlen Pike |
4 episodes |
| 2013 | Suits | Security Guard | 2 episodes |
| 2013 | The Listener | Armoured Van Guard | Episode: "The Blue Line" |
| 2014 | Working the Engels | Mitchell | Episode: "Jenna's Presentation" |
| 2014 | Reign | Scottish Footman | Episode: "No Exit" |
| 2014 | Fargo | Lenny | Episode: "The Rooster Prince" |
| 2014 | Haven | Mitchell | 3 episodes |
| 2015 | Rick Mercer Report | Rogers Tech | Episode #12.14 |
| 2015 | The Lizzie Borden Chronicles | Stepfather | Episode: "The Sister's Grimke" |
| 2016–2021 | Baroness von Sketch Show | Various roles | 11 episodes |
| 2017 | Save Me | Bystander | Episode: "Hypovolemia" |
| 2017 | Inspector Gadget | MAD Henchman | Episode: "MAD Money/Baking Bad" |
| 2017 | Black Mirror | Anthony | Episode: "Arkangel" |
| 2017–2019 | Hotel Transylvania: The Series | Additional voices | 14 episodes |
| 2018 | Frankie Drake Mysteries | Detective Bradley | Episode: "Ties That Bind" |
| 2018 | Luna's Christmas Around the World | Senor Fabuloso | Television film |
| 2018–2020 | Burden of Truth | Sam Mercer | 17 episodes |
| 2018 | Let's Go Luna! | Various roles | 15 episodes |
| 2019 | Bit Playas | Zebulan Zabbal | Episode: "Final Flight" |
| 2020 | October Faction | Chester Weiss | 3 episodes |
| 2021 | Private Eyes | Jack | Episode: "The Perfect Storm" |
| 2021 | Pretty Hard Cases | Paul O'Farrell | Episode: "Dealz" |
| 2021 | Coroner | Detective West | Episode: "No Justice, No Peace" |
| 2021 | In the Dark | Officer Brandt | 2 episodes |
| 2022 | Reacher | Dog Owner | 3 episodes |
| 2022 | Ruby and the Well | Dennis Brogden | Episode: "I Wish I Could Walk With Her" |
| 2022 | Go, Dog. Go! | Paul Whiskerton | Season 3; 2 episodes |
| 2023 | Shelved | Bryce de Laurel | Main role |
References
- "Paul Braunstein On His Train 48 character". 2005-09-13. Archived from the original on 2005-09-13. Retrieved 2022-04-02.
- "Jigsaw brings new blood but no new tricks to the Saw series". The A.V. Club. Retrieved 2022-04-02.
- Gunn, Drewey Wayne (2017-05-19). For the Gay Stage: A Guide to 456 Plays, Aristophanes to Peter Gill. McFarland. ISBN 978-1-4766-7019-5.
- Jesse Whittock, "Lyndie Greenwood, Chris Sandiford, Dakota Ray Hebert And Paul Braunstein Cast As Leads In Anthony Q. Farrell’s CTV Sitcom ‘Shelved’". Deadline Hollywood, June 29, 2022.
- Weaver, Jackson (27 March 2023). "Shelved is being called Canada's Abbott Elementary. Its creator couldn't be happier". CBC News. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
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