Paul McCrane
Actor
65 years (Jan 19, 1961)Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Paul McCrane is an American actor born in Philadelphia recognized for his work across film and television since the late 1970s. He played the ill-fated Emil Antonowsky in 'RoboCop', memorably dissolved by toxic waste, and had an early role in 'Fame'. McCrane is perhaps best known for his long-running role as the caustic, ultimately doomed Dr. Robert Romano on 'ER', plus a small part in 'The Shawshank Redemption' as a corrupt guard. He has also worked extensively as a director and producer for television.
Paul McCrane
Actor
Paul McCrane is an American actor born in Philadelphia recognized for his work across film and television since the late 1970s. He played the ill-fated Emil Antonowsky in 'RoboCop', memorably dissolved by toxic waste, and had an early role in 'Fame'. McCrane is perhaps best known for his long-running role as the caustic, ultimately doomed Dr. Robert Romano on 'ER', plus a small part in 'The Shawshank Redemption' as a corrupt guard. He has also worked extensively as a director and producer for television.
13 Movies
Plays Guard Trout
The Shawshank Redemption
1994
Plays Emil Antonowsky
RoboCop
1987
Plays Deputy Bill Briggs
The Blob
1988
Plays Montgomery MacNeil
Fame
1980
Plays Brenner
Purple Hearts
1984
Plays Wesley Mouch
Atlas Shrugged: Part II
2012
Plays Frank Berry
The Hotel New Hampshire
1984
Plays Detective
I Don't Love You Anymore
2026
Plays Emil Antonowsky
RoboCop: The Future of Law Enforcement
1994
Plays Austin Greene
The Last Producer
2000
Plays Braggy Shoot
New Suit
2003
21 TV Shows
Director
Plays Robert Romano
ER
1994
Plays Det. Patrick Clarke
Under Suspicion
1994
Director
Plays Jonas Laski
All Rise
2019
Plays Det. Bob McIntyre
Cop Rock
1990
Plays Graem Bauer
24
2001
Director
Chicago Fire
2012
Plays Josh Peyton
Harry's Law
2011
Director
The Resident
2018
Plays Jack Ballard
The Offer
2022
Director
Chicago P.D.
2014
Director
Nashville
2012
Plays Mike Tedesco
The Terminal List
2022
Director
Justice
2006
Director
Without a Trace
2002
Director
Glee
2009
Plays Martin Parks
The Practice
1997
Director
Miami Medical
2010
Director
Life
2007
Director
Shades of Blue
2016
Plays Sherman Bloom
Citizen Baines
2001
Plays George Nicholas
Nurse
1981
Plays James Lee Pawl
Law & Order
1990
Plays Leonard Morris Betts
The X-Files
1993
Plays Crocker
The Equalizer
1985
Plays District Attorney Weitz
Ugly Betty
2006
Director
Plays Phil Carpenter
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000
Plays Pete Conrad
From the Earth to the Moon
1998
Plays Patrick Walters
Under the Dome
2013
Plays Grant Abbott
Touched by an Angel
1994
Plays Mark
Barry
2018
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I Don't Love You Anymore
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I Don't Love You Anymore
Detective
2026
Barry
Mark · 1 episode
2023
The Offer
Jack Ballard
2022
The Terminal List
Mike Tedesco
2022Season 1
All Rise
Jonas Laski · Director
2022Season 3
All Rise
Jonas Laski · Director
2020Season 2
All Rise
Jonas Laski · Director
2019Season 1
The Resident
Director
2018–
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Director
2016–
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Paul McCrane and where are they from?
Paul McCrane is 65 years old, born on January 19, 1961 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Paul McCrane?
Paul McCrane is best known for roles in The Shawshank Redemption, RoboCop, Rocky II.
How many movies has Paul McCrane been in?
Over a 47-year career (since 1979), Paul McCrane has appeared in 13 movies and 21 TV shows.
What was Paul McCrane's first movie?
The career of Paul McCrane began with Rocky II (1979).
What is Paul McCrane's most recent movie or series?
Paul McCrane's most recent release is Margo's Got Money Troubles, which premiered on April 14, 2026.
What TV shows has Paul McCrane appeared in?
On television, Paul McCrane has appeared in Under the Dome, The X-Files, 24, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.
Paul McCrane
1961-01-19 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Paul David McCrane (born January 19, 1961) is an American actor, director and singer. Featured in films like Fame, Robocop, and The Shawshank Redemption, Paul is possibly best known for his role as Robert Romano on the NBC medical drama series, ER (1997-2008).