Paul Sidhu

American actor

Paul Singh Sidhu

Sidhu in Jan 2020

Born|  (1977-10-28) 28 October 1977 (age 47)

Seattle

Other names| Amar Sidhu
Occupation(s)| Actor
Screenwriter
Producer
Dermatologist
Years active| 2004–present

Paul Sidhu' is an American actor, producer and dermatologic surgeon. He made his debut with the 2010 Bollywood action film Aakhari Decision.[1][2]

## Medical career

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Sidhu attended the University of Washington and earned a degree in psychology and he earned his Doctor of Medicine degree at Tulane University.[3] While at Tulane University, Sidhu became the president of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He was awarded the Outstanding Leadership Award and was the Valedictorian of his graduating class.[3]

Sidhu began his general surgery training at Virginia Mason Medical Center with a focus in cosmetic surgery. He completed his residency in dermatology at the University of Southern California and was awarded the "Outstanding Resident Award".[3] Sidhu runs his private practice in Glendora, California.

## Film career

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In 2008 Sidhu made his debut with Aakhari Decision, an action film that was released in 2009, where he played the lead role Arjun, a contract hitman. The film was theatrically released in India and North America in 2010.[4] The success of the film made him sign several Bollywood films, but his next release was the 2016 science fiction Hollywood film 2307: Winter's Dream, that won several awards.[5][6][7]

Sidhu has also completed a Prison film, Escape from Black Water, directed by Roger Ellis Frazier,[8] Hustle Down, Repeater, Deep Stage and Upper Cut.

## References

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1. ^ "Amar Sidhu: From medicine to movies - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2020-01-01.
2. ^ "अमर सिधू". Filmibeat. Retrieved 17 June 2020.
3. ^ a b c "Our Physicians". Archived from the original on 2010-05-11. Retrieved 2010-08-05.
4. ^ "mypopkorn.com". www1.mypopkorn.com. Retrieved 2020-01-01.
5. ^ Kayian, Suzanne (13 March 2020). "Maui producer's '2037 Winter's Dream' wins sci-fi film festival award". Mauitime. Retrieved 29 June 2020.
6. ^ "Indie Sci-Fi 2307: WINTER'S DREAM Wins in Los Angeles and Gears Up for NY Festival Premiere". prnewswire. 23 September 2016. Retrieved 29 June 2020.
7. ^ Rechtshaffen, Michael (5 October 2017). "Review: Sci-fi humanoid thriller '2307: Winter's Dream' plays like a parody". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 29 June 2020.
8. ^ Harikrishnan, H (14 January 2020). "Keralite makes underground prison in Athirappilly for Hollywood film". Mathrubhumi. Retrieved 17 June 2020.

## External links

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* Paul Sidhu at IMDb