Paul Stewart (actor)

Paul Stewart was an American character actor, director and producer who worked in theatre, radio, films and television. He frequently portrayed cynical and sinister characters throughout his lengthy career. A friend and associate of Orson Welles for many years, he helped Welles get his first job in radio and was associate producer of the celebrated radio program The War of the Worlds, in which he also performed. One of the Mercury Theatre players who made their film debut in Welless landmark film Citizen Kane, Stewart portrayed Kanes butler and valet, Raymond. He appeared in 50 films, and performed in or directed some 5,000 radio and television shows.

Paul Stewart was born in Manhattan March 13, 1908, as Paul Sternberg. His parents were Maurice D. Sternberg, a salesman and credit agent for a textile manufacturer, and Nathalie C. Sternberg both were born in Minneapolis. Stewart attended public school and completed two years at Columbia University, studying law. He had received first place in the Belasco Theatre Tournament in 1925 and decided on an acting career.

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