Alexandra Paul Biography: Husband, Movies, Awards, Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Height, Ethnicity, Parents

Alexandra Elizabeth Paul is an American actress, model, activist, and certified wellness coach who first made her mark as a teen model in New York before securing her initial acting credits in the TV movie Paper Dolls and the horror film Christine (1983).

She captured widespread attention through her portrayal of Lt. Stephanie Holden on Baywatch from 1992 to 1997, becoming one of the show’s most memorable figures.

Profile

• Full name: Alexandra Elizabeth Paul
• Date of birth: July 29, 1963
• Age: 61 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: New York City, New York, U.S.
• State of origin: New York (raised in Connecticut)
• Nationality: American
• Profession: Actress, model, activist, wellness coach
• Height: 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)  
• Parents: Sarah Paul (mother), Mark Paul (father)  
• Siblings: Caroline Paul (identical twin sister), Jonathan Paul (younger brother)  
• Spouse: Ian Murray (m. 2000)  
• Children: N/A
• Relationship status: Married to Ian Murray
• Religion: Christian
• Ethnicity: English and Scottish descent  
• Net worth: $4 million  

Early Life and Education

Alexandra Paul is now 62 years old and was born on July 29, 1963, in New York City. She and her identical twin sister, Caroline, along with their younger brother, Jonathan, were raised in Cornwall, Connecticut, by their mother, Sarah Paul, a social worker from the United Kingdom, and their American-born father, Mark Paul, an investment banker.

She attended Cornwall Consolidated School and then the Groton School in Massachusetts. During her late teens, she underwent two abdominal surgeries to remove choledochal cysts, leaving a surgical scar from sternum to navel. She earned acceptance to Stanford University but chose to pursue modelling and acting instead.

Personal Life

Alexandra Paul has been married to fitness coach Ian Murray since September 16, 2000. The couple does not have children. Paul became a vegetarian at age 14 and adopted veganism in 2010, reflecting her lifelong commitment to ethical living.

She has competed in high-profile endurance events, including the Hawaii Ironman Triathlon in 1997, the Boston Marathon in 2000, and multiple ocean swims, demonstrating her dedication to health and physical challenge.

Career

Alexandra began her career as a model in New York before relocating to Los Angeles at the age of 18 to pursue a career in acting. She debuted in Paper Dolls (1982), followed by roles in American Nightmare and John Carpenter’s Christine (1983).

Her early film work includes Just the Way You Are (1984), American Flyers (1985), 8 Million Ways to Die (1986), and Dragnet (1987). From 1992 to 1997, she starred as Lt. Stephanie Holden on Baywatch, appearing in over 100 productions across film and television.

She later shifted into environmental hosting roles (Winning Women, Earth Talk Today) and starred in numerous Lifetime movies. She earned Best Supporting Actress at the Indie Series Awards (2015) for her role in the web series Mentor. In recent years, she has also advocated for sustainable transportation and co-produced documentaries on social and environmental themes.

Net worth

Alexandra Paul’s net worth is estimated to be around $4 million as of 2024, earned through decades of acting, modelling, hosting, coaching, and documentary production.

Controversy

Alexandra Paul has taken part in numerous acts of civil disobedience related to environmental and animal rights. She has been arrested more than 16 times for protesting at nuclear test sites, during the Iraq War, for attempting to save electric cars, and for rescuing animals from farms.

Social Media

• Instagram: @alexandrapaulofficial
• X: N/A

Filmography

• Paper Dolls (1982)
• Christine (1983)
• Just the Way You Are (1984)
• American Flyers (1985)
• 8 Million Ways to Die (1986)
• Dragnet (1987)
• Death Train (1993)
• Nightwatch (1995)
• Spy Hard (1996)
• Baywatch: Forbidden Paradise (1995)
• Baby Steps (2023)
• Tethered (2022)
• The Estate (2020)
• Say Yes (2018)
• Babynapped (2017)
• Sharknado: The 4th Awakens (2016)
• Dirty (2016)
• The Bride He Bought Online (2015)
• It Came From Connemara! (2014)
• Firequake (2014)
• Love at the Christmas Table (2012)
• Betrayed at 17 (2011)
• The Boy She Met Online (2010)
• A Sister’s Secret (2009)
• In My Sleep (2009)
• Family of Four (2009)
• Christmas Spirit (2011)