Paul Augustine Leydenlk

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Paul Leyden
Genoa City Presence
Blake Joseph
At A Glance

Paul Leyden, who is known best to daytime audiences as Simon Frasier on As the World Turns, 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.

Acting Portfolio: TELEVISION
The Young and the Restless
Blake Joseph
October 6, 2010 to February 4, 2011

Maneater
Simon Taylor
2009

Canal Road
Spencer McKay
2008

LAX
Tony Magulia
2004 to 2005

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

As The World Turns
Simon Frasier
February 25, 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; 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 & 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

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