Paul Tinder
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| Portrays: | 5th Guard | ||||
| Date of Birth: | January 5, 1951 | ||||
| Date of Death: | Missing required parameter 1=month! , | ||||
| Age: | 74 | ||||
| Nationality: |  USA
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Paul Tinder (born 5 January 1951) is the actor who portrayed the 5th Guard in the Original Series'"Baltar's Escape".
Before pursuing acting, Paul Tinder worked as a salesperson, pilot, and a model. He reportedly entered the acting profession after accidentally sending a modeling headshot to an acting agent[1].
Tinder pursued an acting career that included work in New York, where he met his future wife, Vaughn Taylor, while filming a show[1]. He starred in over 450 episodes of television and numerous feature films[2]. He and Vaughn Taylor were part of the small percentage of SAG-AFTRA members who made their living from acting, collectively featuring in hundreds of TV show episodes and commercials and producing two films[1].
During his career, Tinder was mentored by director Garry Marshall[2][1] and taught by famed acting coach Warren Robertson[1], among others. He noted that Marshall's auditions for film and television were full frame, wanting to see actors "fill the air," emphasizing physical as well as emotional and verbal truth[2].
Teaching and Performing Arts San Antonio
Paul Tinder and Vaughn Taylor-Tinder, described as former Angelenos[2], transitioned to teaching acting[1]. They brought their style of specialized, intensive training for theater, film, and television to San Antonio, Texas[2]. They decided to share the expertise and challenging techniques they learned from their own teachers in New York and Hollywood[1].
They co-founded Performing Arts San Antonio (PASA) in 2009[2] and opened its doors with a tribute show on New Year's Eve 2010[2]. PASA initially focused on educational programs, starting with summer camps using rented spaces[2]. Their training method is characterized as different from typical community, regional, or educational theater[2], being more akin to an immersive college BFA program[2]. The goal of PASA's training was to help students become competitive in major markets like New York and Los Angeles[2]. PASA trained individuals from age 10 to adult[2], offering intensive classes designed to challenge actors to deeply fulfill a character based on relationship and experience, rather than just playing the story[2]. They brought their extensive experience from their acting careers to their teaching and directing[2]. Over 2,000 students passed through PASA's programs[2]. Students from PASA were cast in MTV series and web series[2].
While well-known for its training, PASA also staged productions using open casting, which was initially a struggle for acceptance as a producing entity in San Antonio. PASA was located centrally to pull from a large geographic area, choosing the underserved north side over downtown San Antonio[2]. The theater space was set up bistro-style with tables, allowing for intimacy and immersive moments where the fourth wall could be broken. Notable productions included the U.S. premiere of Wicket: A Star Wars Parody Musical in March 2019[3]. PASA collaborated with the creators to develop Wicket further than its initial workshop[3]. PASA also started programs like "Assorted Nuts" and "Kindermusic" for younger students[2]. PASA garnered several Alamo Theatre Arts Council awards during its operation[1].
Performing Arts San Antonio closed during the COVID-19 pandemic[1].
Be Seen Acting
Following the closure of PASA, Paul Tinder and Vaughn Taylor continued hosting acting classes and camps. They subsequently moved to Spring, Texas, to be near their daughters[1].
The couple establish their teaching classes to The Woodlands area through their new venture, Be Scene Acting, focusing on training for television and film performances using a curriculum emphasizing emotional connection, responsiveness, and organic character development. They aim to provide actors with the tools needed to compete with Hollywood-trained actors now working in Texas and offer real-world advice on navigating the industry, such as joining unions and avoiding uncredited extra work. They also continue to host weekend camps and online classes for students in San Antonio[1].
References
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 "Aspiring Woodlands-area actors can soon learn from two former soap opera stars (backup available on Archive.org)".
- ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 2.11 2.12 2.13 2.14 2.15 2.16 2.17 Interview: Paul Tinder, Co-Founder of Performing Arts San Antonio (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). (7 May 2018).
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 {{cite web|title=Interview: PASA’s Paul Tinder on ‘Wicket: A Star Wars Parody Musical’|date=5 March 2019|url=https://www.artscenesa.com/interview-pasas-paul-tinder-on-wicket-a-star-wars-parody-musical/}