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My Take
Connor Paolo has had the kind of career that quietly proves range beats hype. Most people peg him as Serena's earnest little brother on Gossip Girl, but his turn in Stake Land showed a steelier, more grounded actor capable of carrying a bleak survival story. He started young, holding his own against heavyweights in Mystic River, and never fell into the child-star trap. I appreciate that he gravitated toward gritty independent work instead of milking teen-drama fame. A solid, unflashy performer who I always like seeing pop up in a cast.
Overview
Connor Paolo is an American actor born in New York City in 1990. He is best known for playing Eric van der Woodsen on the CW teen drama Gossip Girl and Jack Benjamin on the NBC series Kings. He also starred in the indie horror film Stake Land, and as a child actor appeared in films including Mystic River and Alexander.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Connor Paolo
- Name (Japanese)
- コナー・パオロ
- Reading
- こなー・ぱおろ
- Born
- July 11, 1990 (age 36)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Horse
- Origin
- New York, New York, United States
- Occupation
- Television actor / Film actor / Stage actor / Actor
2. Background
- University
- New York University
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Connor Paolo born?
Born July 11, 1990 (age 36).
Where is Connor Paolo from?
Connor Paolo is from New York, New York, United States.
What does Connor Paolo do?
Connor Paolo works as Television actor, Film actor, Stage actor, Actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.