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Paul Schulze

Paul Schulze

Actor · Born June 12, 1962 (64) · USA

Paul Schulze (born November 30, 1962) is an American actor best known for portraying Ryan Chappelle on the FOX series 24 from 2001 to 2004 and Father Phil Intintola on HBO's The Sopranos from 1999 to 2006. Schulze was featured on FOX's legal drama, Justice and has guest starred on Law & Order, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, the West Wing, NCIS, Oz, Frasier, NYPD Blue, Cold Case, Boston Legal, Journeyman, Numb3rs, Mad Men, and Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles. His film appearances include Clockers in 1995 and Don't Say a Word in 2001 and the David Fincher films, Panic Room (2002) and Zodiac (2007). Schulze next appeared as Michael Burnett in Rambo, the 2008 fourth installment of the Rambo film saga. Schulze costars as Eddie in the Showtime dark comedy series Nurse Jackie, which premiered in June 2009.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
June 12, 1962 (64)
From
USA
Works as
Actor
Titles
54 on MovieCove · 80 credits in all
Links
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Known for

TMDB popularity, last 64 days to Oct 27Down 20% in 30 days

What are Paul Schulze's films like?

Across their 9 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Survival and Morality.

Genres

Action2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 49th percentile
: browse their Action movies
Comedy2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 26th percentile
: browse their Comedy movies
Crime2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 75th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Crime movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Survival
39%
Morality
21%
Bonds
18%
Self
10%
Power
6%
Ideas
3%
Society
2%
Survival2 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds3 titles, browse their movies with this themeMental illness2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 8 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Dark: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their dark movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 0 · Serious 3 · Dark 5

Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 6 · Stylized 2 · Heightened 0

Intense: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their intense movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 0 · Charged 3 · Intense 5

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 1 · Shifting 4 · Whiplash 3

Straight-faced: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their straight-faced movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 6 · Some laughs 2 · Funny 0

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 2 · Even-paced 5 · Relentless 1

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 1 · Engaged 6 · Full focus 1

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

A split, not a type: Easy watch 1 · Affecting 3 · Heavy 4

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 5 · Open-ended 3 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

3 analyzed roles
Shadow
1 of 3
Herald
1 of 3
Ally
1 of 3

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
9
Dread
4
Hopeful
3
Absurd
2
Melancholic
1
Other
5

How their films linger

Unsettling3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteCathartic2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHaunting2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 1 with a twist

  • Happy3
  • Bittersweet5
  • Ambiguous1

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Paul Schulze's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 42 of their 54 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Pluto TV (14).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Paul Schulze's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

80 credits, 54 with a MovieCove page; 2 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • Sugar(2024)

    Show 3 episodes · as Miller

    Midcredits score: 70th percentile of all shows

  • The Lincoln Lawyer(2022)

    Show 3 episodes · as Mark Whitten

    Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all shows

  • Your Honor(2020)

    Show 2 episodes · as Judge Thomas Doucet

    Midcredits score: 84th percentile of all shows

  • Inside the Rain(2019)

    as David Glass

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all films

  • Tommy(2020)

    Show 1 episode · as Len Egan

    Midcredits score: 40th percentile of all shows

  • Truth Be Told(2019)

    Show 1 episode · as Bobby

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all shows

  • Station 19(2018)

    Show 1 episode · as Tony

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all shows

  • The Punisher(2017)

    Show 13 episodes · as William Rawlins

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all shows

  • The Expanse(2015)

    Show 4 episodes · as Esai · as Esai Martin

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all shows

  • A Pact (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Daniel (jung)

  • Are You Here(2013)

    as Dave Harken

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all films

  • Person of Interest(2011)

    Show 1 episode · as Gianni Moretti Jr.

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all shows

  • Suits(2011)

    Show 12 episodes · as Frank Gallo

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all shows

  • Franklin & Bash(2011)

    Show 1 episode · as Eli Palmer

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all shows

  • Fairly Legal(2011)

    Show 1 episode · as Steve Jenks

    Midcredits score: 63rd percentile of all shows

  • Rizzoli & Isles(2010)

    Show 2 episodes · as Dr. Joe Harris

    Midcredits score: 84th percentile of all shows

  • Nurse Jackie(2009)

    Show 80 episodes · as Eddie Walzer

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all shows

  • The Mentalist(2008)

    Show 2 episodes · as John Hutten

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • Rambo(2008)

    as Michael Burnett

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all films

  • Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles(2008)

    Show 1 episode · as Carl Greenway

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all shows

  • Journeyman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

  • Mad Men(2007)

    Show 1 episode · as Hobo

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows

  • Zodiac(2007)

    as Sandy Panzarella

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all films

  • Shark(2006)

    Show 1 episode · as Ted Jeffries

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all shows

  • Justice (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Show 4 episodes · Actor

  • Crazylove(2005)

    as Thomas

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all films

  • Inconceivable (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Nate Samuels

  • Criminal Minds(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Det. Ronnie Baleman

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all shows

  • Close to Home (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as James Pritchard

  • The Closer(2005)

    Show 2 episodes · as Richard Branch

    Midcredits score: 84th percentile of all shows

  • Numb3rs(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Photographer

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all shows

  • Boston Legal(2004)

    Show 1 episode · as JAG Schoenewics

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • CSI: NY(2004)

    Show 1 episode · as Luke Robertson

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all shows

  • Medical Investigation (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Show 1 episode · as Mr. Kirkland

  • Cold Case (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 1 episode · as JC #3 / Phil Jorgensen

  • NCIS(2003)

    Show 1 episode · as Ken Meyers

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all shows

  • The Lone Ranger (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Sheriff Landry

  • Without a Trace(2002)

    Show 1 episode · as Mr. Corcoran

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all shows

  • CSI: Miami(2002)

    Show 1 episode · as Dr. Werner Klein

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all shows

  • Last Writes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Max

  • Panic Room(2002)

    as Officer Keeney

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all films

  • 24(2001)

    Show 22 episodes · as Ryan Chappelle

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all shows

  • Speaking of Sex(2001)

    as Larry

    Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all films

  • Don't Say a Word(2001)

    as Jake

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all films

  • The Guardian(2001)

    Show 1 episode · as Derek Johnson

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all shows

  • Mimic 2(2001)

    as Phillip

    Midcredits score: 7th percentile of all films

  • Grounded for Life(2001)

    Show 1 episode · as Kenny

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all shows

  • The Division (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Show 1 episode · as Lt. De Marco

  • CSI: Crime Scene Investigation(2000)

    Show 1 episode · as Surgeon

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all shows

  • Strong Medicine (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 1 episode · as Mayor Arnold Sweeney

  • Alien Fury: Countdown to Invasion (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Jamison Collier

  • Drowning Mona(2000)

    as Deputy Jimmy D.

    Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all films

  • Kiss Toledo Goodbye (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Nicky

  • Roswell(1999)

    Show 1 episode · as Man In Black

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all shows

  • Snoops (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Show 1 episode · as Mr. Sheridan

  • The West Wing(1999)

    Show 1 episode · as Terrance Sligh

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows

  • Law & Order: Special Victims Unit(1999)

    Show 1 episode · as Bill Lawrence · as Patrick Holbart

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all shows

  • Judging Amy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Show 1 episode · as Aaron Carter

  • The Sopranos(1999)

    Show 13 episodes · as Father Phil

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all shows

  • Rescuers: Stories of Courage: Two Families(1998)

    as Milos

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all films

  • The LaMastas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Actor

  • Dellaventura (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Show 1 episode · as Ronald

  • Oz(1997)

    Show 2 episodes · as Officer Rick Heim

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • Grind (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Terry

  • Layin' Low (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Patty

  • Spin City (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Show 1 episode · as Steven

  • Flirt(1995)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all films

  • Illtown (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Lucas

  • Swift Justice (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Fresh Kill (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Peter Finn

  • Clockers(1995)

    as Detective #4

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all films

  • Hand Gun(1994)

    as Michael McCallister

    Midcredits score: 22nd percentile of all films

  • NYC 3/94 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Actor

  • Amateur(1994)

    as Cop Who Shoots Thomas

    Midcredits score: 70th percentile of all films

  • Frasier(1993)

    Show 1 episode · as Alex

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all shows

  • Flirt (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Man at Bar

  • Homicide: Life on the Street(1993)

    Show 1 episode · as Miles Stradinger

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • Laws of Gravity(1992)

    as Frankie

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all films

  • Law & Order(1990)

    Show 1 episode · as CSU Technician Horan · as Detective Pete Milligan · as EMS Medic · as Garfield · as Keith Palmer · as Mr. Kralik · as Randall

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all shows

  • The Unbelievable Truth (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Bill

Career shape

Star power in the 94th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 79 titles from 1990 to 2024; peak year 2001.

Biggest box office

Panic Room (2002)

$197M worldwide

Highest rated

Nurse Jackie (2009)

Midcredits 82nd

Film career

19902024

Peak 2001 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting79 of 79: 79 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score77th

By decade

1990s27 · acting2000s36 · acting2010s11 · acting2020s5 · acting

Billing

usually 12th · top billed in 0% of 10 roles

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30.

How do Paul Schulze's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 45th percentile, the median of all 16; across their 8 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 31st percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

31stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 8

Approval · how many liked their films

49thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 8

Reach · how many have seen their films

57thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 8

Midcredits score across 54 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up30
  • 50th to 74th13
  • 25th to 49th7
  • Below 25th4

Shape of the crowd

26 of their 54 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved16
  • Cult Classic2
  • Crowd Pleaser26
  • Broadly Agreed1
  • Mixed9

Most divisive · actor

Rescuers: Stories of Courage: Two Families (1998)

83rd percentile spread · 22% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

The Sopranos (1999)

Midcredits 99th · 94% liked

Reviewers score the acting 66/100 in their films, across 7 reviewed titles; fans 77, detractors 41. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Paul Schulze's work okay for kids?

Across a limited sample of up to 4 MovieCove titles with content scores.

Their medianMedian of all films
Violence & Gore3 titlesmedian 85 · severeMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity4 titlesmedian 57 · moderateMedian of all films: 32
Profanity3 titlesmedian 90 · severeMedian of all films: 36
Alcohol & Drugs3 titlesmedian 42 · moderateMedian of all films: 33
Frightening / Intense3 titlesmedian 84 · severeMedian of all films: 39

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted.

Who does Paul Schulze work with?

People who share at least 2 of Paul Schulze's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Edie Falco shares the most, 2.

Actors

Editors

Producers

Mixed roles