Biography
Popowich was born in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada and was raised in Stoney Creek, Ontario. In high school, he studied dramatic art and played classical piano. He has also obtained a B.A (Combined Honours; McMaster University) and B.Ed (OISE at University of Toronto) in addition to a number of academic awards and scholarships.
Popowich made his beginning in the cinematography at age of 15, when he received his first professional role as Cass in the movie Tommy Tricker and the Stamp Traveller. Beside his theatre appearances, he has performed in many television series (such as Beverly Hills, 90210) and features.
Paul is best known for his portrayal of Mr. Smith in Season 2 of Twice in a Lifetime, where he played an angel who had to help people change their past for a better future.
He also starred as drummer Jesse alongside Neve Campbell on the Canadian TV show Catwalk, about a struggling band of musicians, and as Joe Hardy in the 1995 The Hardy Boys television series.
He made a Star Trek appearance in the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode "Valiant", in which he played Tim Watters, a Starfleet cadet who received a field promotion to Captain, which makes Popowich one of the few actors to record a Captain's Log on Star Trek.
In 2012, he appeared in Season 12 of Degrassi: The Next Generation as Clare Edwards' boss, Asher Shostak.
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