Paul Shortino
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Paul Shortino (born May 14, 1953) is an American rock singer and musician who has sung for Rough Cutt/The Cutt, Quiet Riot, Bad Boyz, and Shortino. He briefly recorded with J.K. Northrup as the duo, Shortino/Northrup. He has also recorded as a solo artist, writing and performing the song "E.G.G.M.A.N." as the theme for Dr. Eggman in Sonic Adventure 2 for Sega, and in Shadow the Hedgehog as "E.G.G.M.A.N. Doc Robeatnix Mix". Shortino recorded lead vocals for the Heavy Metal benefit project Hear 'n Aid in 1985. The single from this project, "Stars", also features lead vocals by heavy metal singers Ronnie James Dio, Rob Halford, Geoff Tate, Don Dokken, Kevin DuBrow, Eric Bloom and Dave Meniketti. Shortino is currently a member of the band King Kobra, and also performs in the cast of Raiding the Rock Vault at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Shortino played the character "Duke Fame" in the film, This Is Spinal Tap, and reprised this role in the first webisode by Las Vegas-based group Sin City Sinners. He resides in Las Vegas with his wife Carmen, and is a regular guest of the Sinners. Description above from the Wikipedia article Paul Shortino licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Paul Shortino reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 2 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Music
The majority of Paul Shortino's filmography leans towards the Music 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 50% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Paul Shortino remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in This Is Spinal Tap, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Paul Shortino Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Paul Shortino's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Paul Shortino.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | The Hear 'n Aid Sessions | Self [Rough Cutt] | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | This Is Spinal Tap | Duke Fame | Hit | Similar → |
Paul Shortino - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Paul Shortino?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Paul Shortino is "This Is Spinal Tap" with a rating of 7.4/10.
How many movies has Paul Shortino acted in?
Paul Shortino has been featured in at least 2 major films throughout their career.