Paras Patel is an American actor of Indian descent. He is best known for his role as Saint Matthew, one of Jesus’ disciples, in the Christian historical drama, The Chosen. He has also worked as a script supervisor and assistant film director, as well as in the background on shows such as The Vampire Diaries.
Paras Patel’s Bio and Age
Paras Patel was born on July 8, 1986, in a beachy town in Central Florida, USA.
Educational Background
Paras Patel earned a degree in finance with a minor in real estate from the University of Florida. After graduation, Paras Patel relocated to Atlanta, Georgia, thinking of finding work in his field of study.
Career
Paras Patel made his acting debut in the 2011 television film Teen Spirit, playing a minor role as a student. He later appeared in several other projects, including Nashville, The Vampire Diaries, The DUFF, and The Resident. He additionally worked as a script supervisor and assistant director on a few of these shows, gaining valuable experience behind the camera.
Paras Patel gained popularity in the entertainment industry after portraying Saint Matthew, one of Jesus’ disciples, in the Christian historical drama The Chosen, which has been praised by both critics and viewers for its realistic and humanizing portrayal of biblical characters.
In 2019, Dallas Jenkins’ crowdfunded series The Chosen gave him his big break when he was cast as Matthew. The show narrates the lives of Jesus and his followers, inspired by historical research and the Gospels. He landed the role through a self-recorded audition, and the producers expressed their admiration. Patel landed the role through a self-recorded audition, and the producers expressed their admiration. He immediately connected with Simon Peter’s actor, Shahar Isaac, who was flown to Texas for a chemistry read.
Who is Paras Patel dating?
Paras Patel is single as of now.
What is Paras Patel’s net worth?
Paras Patel’s net worth is estimated at around $5 million.
Body Measurement
- Height: 5 feet, 9 Inch
- Weight: 80 Kg
- Hair Color: Black
- Eye color: Brown