Paul Eckstein has been an accomplished figure in the entertainment industry for over four decades, with a multifaceted career spanning writing, producing, and acting.
Born and raised in Brooklyn, Eckstein's academic background is marked by his graduation from Brown University, where he earned degrees in International Relations and Creative Writing.
As a founding member of the Naked Angels Theatre Co., Eckstein immersed himself in New York City's vibrant theatre scene, going on to act on Broadway, in Shakespeare in the Park, and at the esteemed Guthrie Theatre in Minneapolis.
For over a decade, Eckstein honed his craft, originating, collaborating, writing, directing, and developing numerous plays, films, and television shows.
In recent years, Eckstein co-created and executive produced season two of the critically acclaimed hit series Godfather of Harlem, starring Forest Whitaker and Giancarlo Esposito, for EPIX.
Prior to that, Eckstein led the writer's room for the first year of the Netflix drama Narcos, which premiered in 2015.
Additionally, Eckstein wrote and produced the Disney/ABC biblical epic Of Kings and Prophets, which was filmed on location in South Africa and aired in 2016.
Throughout his career, Eckstein has amassed an impressive array of credits, including Street Time (2002) on Showtime, Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001) on NBC, and The Dead Zone (2002) on USA.
As a movie producer, Eckstein co-produced the MGM/UA film Hoodlum, which starred Laurence Fishburne and Andy Garcia and was released in 1997.
Throughout his extensive body of work, Eckstein has consistently focused on projects that explore history, high-stakes drama, and excellence in execution, with a particular emphasis on stories and cultures from people of color.
