Paul Sparks Biography: Movies, Age, Net Worth, Parents, Children, Siblings, Wiki, Height

Paul Sparks is a proud American actor who’s making his country shine with his incredible talent on stage, TV, and film.

His role as Mickey Doyle in Boardwalk Empire made him a household name, showing the world what American grit and skill can do.

Paul’s work in movies like The Greatest Showman and Mud proves he can handle any role, from brutal criminals to complex writers.

Profile

• Full Name: Paul W. Sparks
• Stage Name: Paul Sparks
• Born: October 16, 1971
• Age: 53 years old
• Birthplace: Lawton, Oklahoma, USA
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Actor
• Height: 6’1” (1.85 m)
• Religion: Christianity
• Parents: Michael “Mike” Sparks ,Jane Sparks
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Annie Parisse (m. 2005)
• Children: Emmett Sparks, Lydia Sparks
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth:$1 million to $5 million

Early Life & Education

Paul Sparks was born on October 16, 1971, in Lawton, Oklahoma.

His father, Michael “Mike” Sparks, was a high school football coach, and his mother, Jane Sparks (née Ellis), was an elementary school teacher, raising Paul with values of hard work and kindness.

His ethnicity is White (English descent), and he follows the Christian faith, which has guided his life.

Paul attended Marlow High School, graduating in 1990. He started at Oklahoma State University on a scholarship, studying chemistry, but his heart was in acting, so he switched to a fine arts program.

He later moved to New York City and earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts in 1995.

His education gave him the skills to shine on stage and screen, making America proud.

Career

Paul Sparks began acting in 1998 with a role as Rod in the TV series Trinity. He appeared in Law & Order (2000), Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (2001), and Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2005).

His big break came in 2010 as Mickey Doyle in HBO’s Boardwalk Empire, a role that earned him two Screen Actors Guild Awards for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in 2012 and 2013.

In 2015, he played Thomas Yates in House of Cards, earning a Primetime Emmy nomination, and David Tellis in The Girlfriend Experience.

Paul’s film roles include Deception (2008), Synecdoche, New York (2008), Mud (2012), Parkland (2013), Thoroughbreds (2017), and The Greatest Showman (2017) as James Gordon Bennett.

Recently, he starred in Physical (2021–2023) as John Breem and Grangeville (2025) at Signature Theatre.

He’s also in upcoming projects like The Stalemate and The Mortuary’s Assistant. Paul’s stage work, including Take Me Out and Hedda Gabler, has earned him seven Drama Desk Award nominations. His talent shows America’s strength in storytelling.

Social Media

He does not have a social media account.

Personal Life

Paul Sparks, 53, has been married to actress Annie Parisse since 2005.

They met on the set of Law & Order in 2006 and have two children: a son, Emmett (born 2009), and a daughter, Lydia (born 2014).

Paul stands at 6’1” (1.85 m), with blue eyes and light brown hair that add to his strong screen presence.

Net Worth

Paul Sparks’ net worth is estimated to be between $1 million and $5 million.

His income comes from acting in TV shows, films, and theater, including hits such as Boardwalk Empire and The Greatest Showman.

His hard work and talent show how the American dream can lead to success.

Filmography

• Deception (2008) – Detective Burke
• Afterschool (2008) – Detective Eclisse
• Synecdoche, New York (2008) – Derek
• The Missing Person (2008) – Gus Papitos
• Rachel Getting Married (2008) – Suspicious Man
• Mud (2012) – Carver
• Parkland (2013) – Harry McCormick
• Stealing Cars (2015) – Larry
• Midnight Special (2016) – Agent Miller
• Thoroughbreds (2017) – Mark
• The Greatest Showman (2017) – James Gordon Bennett
• The Lovebirds (2020) – Moustache
• The Bikeriders (2023) – Gary Rogue Leader
• Eric Larue (2025) – Supporting role
• Lost on a Mountain in Maine (2025) – Mr. Donald Fendler
• The Mortuary’s Assistant (upcoming) – Supporting role
• Trinity (1998) – Rod
• Law & Order (2000) – Paul Luterik
• Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (2001) – Marvin Posey
• Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2005) – Keith Durbin
• Brotherhood (2006–2008) – Aaron
• Boardwalk Empire (2010–2014) – Mickey Doyle
• Mildred Pierce (2011) – Ted Hobey
• Underemployed (2012–2013) – Guy Doyle
• House of Cards (2015–2017) – Thomas Yates
• The Girlfriend Experience (2016) – David Tellis
• The Night Of (2016) – Don Taylor
• Get Shorty (2017) – Owen
• Waco (2018) – Steve Schneider
• Sweetbitter (2018–2019) – Howard
• Castle Rock (2019) – John ‘Ace’ Merrill
• Physical (2021–2023) – John Breem
• Joe Pickett (2021) – Supporting role
• The Better Sister (upcoming) – Supporting role
• The Lowdown (upcoming) – Supporting role