Paul Michael Layton (born 8 November 1986) is an Australian actor, writer, producer and director. He is known for his lead role in seasons 3–8 of The Horizon, in which he played Jake.
Background Paul Michael Layton was born in Sydney, Australia, on 8 November 1986. He studied at The Australian Academy of Dramatic Arts.
Career Layton started out in theatre, with many of his performances being in roles at the Pilgrim Theatre in Sydney. He later moved into TV and film, with roles in short films, like My Thoughts Exactly, and various TV series. In 2013, he was cast in the lead role of popular web series, The Horizon, and performed alongside David Collins (Umbilical Brothers) in The Detectives of Noir Town.
In more recent years, Layton took on the role of writer and producer in 25 Frames and The Detectives of Noir Town, winning an award for The Detectives of Noir Town at the Connect Film Festival AUS in 2015. Layton began his directing career in 2018 with The Oxford Circus, which he also produced and starred in.
Filmography
Actor Year Title Role Notes2007My MediatorPeterShort film2009Two of a KindCharlieVideo short2010The Gift of the GunBenShort film201025 FramesTV series2011Panic at Rock IslandDavernTV movie2011Story KeeperDavern2013My Thoughts ExactlyMarkShort film2013–2016The HorizonJakeWeb series2014Two Brothers and a GirlBen Harris2014The Detectives of Noir TownDetective Hugh MannShort film2015Endless HighwayIraShort film2016HorizonJakeTV movie2017Dream ChannelTan ManTV series2018The Oxford CircusFrancois Dahlvinyer Von VundakintTV movie
Producer and Writer Year Title Role Notes201025 FramesProducer, writer14 episodes2014The Detectives of Noir TownCo-producer, co-writer2018The Oxford CircusExecutive producer/producer, writer
Director Year Title Role Notes2018The Oxford CircusDirector
Awards and nominations Year Award Category Work Result Ref.2015Connect Film Festival, AUSStraight to the Poolroom Award: Best Aussie ComedyThe Detectives of Noir TownWon
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