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leyden_paul Paul Augustine Leyden

Oakdale Presence

Simon Frasier (February 2000 to February 28, 2003; January 16, 2004 to February 6, 2004; June 4, 2004 to June 28, 2004; June 16, 2006 to January 18, 2007; November 20, 2009 and January 18, 2010)

At A Glance

Paul, who played the mysterious Simon Frasier, was born in Australia to John and Ros Leyden. After graduating from high school, he attended both Monash University and the National Institute of Dramatic Arts, obtaining degrees in economics and dramatic arts, respectively.

In addition to appearing in the mini-series, Tribe, he's guest starred in episodes of F.A.R.S.C.A.P.E., Beastmaster, and Home and Away. Paul has also appeared in a number of regional theater productions.

Paul's hobbies include playing outdoor sports, the saxophone, and guitar. In addition to his acting, Paul runs his own production company, Wandering Wolf Productions, with two friends in Melbourne. Paul currently resides in New York City.



Acting Portfolio
TELEVISION

Maneater
Simon Taylor
2009

Canal Road
Spencer McKay
2008

LAX
Tony Magulia
2004 to 2005

Law & Order: Special Victimes Unit
Perry Williams
May 2, 2003

As The World Turns
Simon Frasier
February 2000 to February 28, 2003; January 16, 2004 to February 6, 2004; June 4, 2004 to June 28, 2004; June 16, 2006 to January 18, 2007; November 20, 2009 and January 18, 2010

Tribe
Andrew Jenkins
1999

Farscape
Capt. Larraq
September 17, 1999



Acting Portfolio
FILM

Miss Monday
Co-writer

1998

Under the Gun
1995



Awards and Acclaim

Daytime Emmys Nomination, Outstanding Younger Actor (2002)

Daytime Emmys Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Supporting Actor (2007)



Vital Statistics

PLACE OF BIRTH: Melbourne, Australia
DATE OF BIRTH: December 16, 1972
HAIR: Black



News Archives


News Archive: Leyden to return to ATWT for unspecified period of time. [May 8, 2006]
News Archive: Leyden, Collier to make New Year's exit from ATWT. [Nov 27, 2006]
News Archive: Three male vets headed back to Oakdale. [Sep 14, 2009]



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