Paul Augustine Leyden (born 16 December 1972) is an Australian actor, producer, screenwriter and director. He is known for playing the role of Simon Frasier on the American daytime

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'' from 2000 to 2010.

Early life

Leyden was born and raised in Melbourne by his parents, John and Ros Leyden. He is one of five children.

Career

Leyden portrayed Simon Frasier on the

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soap opera ''As the World Turns'' from 2000 to 2004, 2006 to 2007, and 2009 to 2010. From 2004 to 2005, Leyden starred as Tony Magulia in the

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series ''

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''. Leyden played Simon Taylor in the miniseries '' Maneater'' in 2009, and played Blake Joseph on the CBS soap opera ''

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'' from 2010 to 2011. Leyden starred in the miniseries ''Tribe'', and can be seen in episodes of ''

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'', '' BeastMaster'', '' Law & Order: Special Victims Unit'' and ''

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''.

Personal life

Leyden's hobbies include playing outdoor sports, the saxophone, and guitar. He married Alexia Barlier in 2018. They have a daughter and live in

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Filmography

* ''

'' as Simon Frasier (2000–2004, 2006–2007, 2009–2010) * ''

'' as Tony Magulia (2004–2005) * '' Maneater'' as Simon Taylor (2009) * ''

'' as Blake Joseph (2010–2011) * ''

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'' (2017, producer, screenwriter) * '' Chick Fight'' (2020, director) * '' R.I.P.D. 2: Rise of the Damned'' (2022, director)

References

External links

* 1972 births Australian male soap opera actors Australian male television actors Living people Australian film producers Australian screenwriters Male actors from Melbourne {{Australia-actor-stub