Paul Kean

Acting

Freshness: Feb 03, 2026

1Total Films

10.0 Highest Rated

Born: May 12, 1954

Birth Place: Christchurch - New Zealand

About Paul Kean

Christchurch New Zealand born and raised through the 1950’s and 60’s in a creative family household - not unfamiliar with stage appearances. Soaked in British culture for the year of 1966 when on family holiday in UK included Pop Culture through Pirate Radio Stations, Top Of The Pops TV, Carnaby Street, LOUD Duke Box in TheEarls Cout Overseas Vistors Club Cavern Bar with Troggs, Kinks, Marc Bolan's T-Rex ... and a reading a weekly BEANO Comic. Matured in the 1970/80’s into being a musician, potter, producer, enabler, father, event manager, sound engineer, band manager, video maker, curator of exhibitions, pretend farmer and a lover of cooking. Received a diploma in Film and Television Production in 1989. Resident of the NZ Music Hall of Fame with Toy Love who made their mark touring and charting both in Australia and New Zealand way back in 1979/80. This has been followed by 43 years performing and recording with his partner Kaye Woodward in the legendary Bats who have toured USA, EU, UK and Australasia more times than they can count. And now ... a late life morphing into acting in the Weed Eaters.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Paul Kean reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 1 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Horror

The majority of Paul Kean's filmography leans towards the Horror genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 100% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Paul Kean remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Weed Eaters, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.