Paul Michael Gross (born
April 30,
1959),
is a
Canadian actor,
producer,
director,
singer and
writer born in
Calgary,
Alberta. He is known for his lead role as
Constable Benton Fraser in the television series
Due South. During its final season, Gross acted as
executive producer in addition to starring, wrote the season three opener and finale, the two part series finale and wrote and sang for the show, some of which can be found on the two Due South
soundtracks. He currently has success with another Canadian show,
Slings and Arrows.
Early career
Gross studied acting at the
University of Alberta in
Edmonton, but he left during the third year of his study.