Paula Trickey, born in Amarillo, Texas, and raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma, as the youngest of three sisters, attended East Central High School in Tulsa. She discovered her passion for acting at the tender age of eight, performing and writing plays to entertain and lift the spirits of her family during a difficult time. This early experience sparked her love for acting, fueled by her strong ambition and drive, leading to numerous plays and theatrical productions throughout elementary school and high school.
In high school, Paula began appearing in local commercials and pageants, and in 1985, she was crowned Miss Oklahoma in the All-American Teen Pageant, a Miss USA production, ultimately losing to an unknown Halle Berry in the finals. After high school, Paula moved to Dallas, where she studied acting and enjoyed success in commercials and local film productions.
With a strong sense of confidence and valuable experience, Paula relocated to Los Angeles in 1986. She secured a five-season run on Pacific Blue (1996),portraying a by-the-book Police Sgt. Cory McNamara. She also had a series regular role on NBC's Trade Winds (1993) and recurred on popular shows such as The O.C. (2003),Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990),Walker, Texas Ranger (1993),and Renegade (1992).
Paula has appeared in numerous movies of the week, including Past Tense (2006) with the Lifetime Network and films like Gone But Not Forgotten (2005),McBride: Murder Past Midnight (2005),and A Carol Christmas (2003) with the Hallmark Network, as well as feature films such as The Base (1999),A Kiss Goodnight (1994),and Mr. Saturday Night (1992).
