Paul Augustine Leyden
Blake Joseph
Paul, who is known best to daytime audiences as Simon Frasier on As the World Turns, was born in Australia to John and Ros Leyden. After graduating from high school, he attended both Monash University and the National Institute of Dramatic Arts, obtaining degrees in economics and dramatic arts, respectively.
In addition to appearing in the mini-series,
Tribe, he's guest starred in episodes of
F.A.R.S.C.A.P.E.,
Beastmaster, and
Home and Away. Paul has also appeared in a number of regional theater productions.
Paul's hobbies include playing outdoor sports, the saxophone, and guitar. In addition to his acting, Paul runs his own production company, Wandering Wolf Productions, with two friends in Melbourne.
The Young and the Restless
Blake Joseph
October 6, 2010 to
February 4, 2011
Maneater
Simon Taylor
2009
Canal Road
Spencer McKay
2008
LAX
Tony Magulia
2004 to 2005
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Perry Williams
May 2, 2003
As The World Turns
Simon Frasier
February 25, 2000, to
February 28, 2003;
January 16, 2004, to
February 6, 2004;
June 4, 2004, to
June 28, 2004;
June 16, 2006, to
January 18, 2007;
November 20, 2009;
January 18, 2010
Tribe
Andrew Jenkins
1999
Farscape
Capt. Larraq
September 17, 1999
Miss Monday
Co-writer
1998
Under the Gun
1995
Daytime Emmys Nomination, Outstanding Younger Actor (2002)
Daytime Emmys Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Supporting Actor (2007)
PLACE OF BIRTH: Melbourne, Australia
DATE OF BIRTH: December 16, 1972
HAIR: Black
News Archive: Leyden to return to ATWT for unspecified period of time. [May 8, 2006]
News Archive: Leyden, Collier to make New Year's exit from ATWT. [Nov 27, 2006]
News Archive: Three male vets headed back to Oakdale. [Sep 14, 2009]
News Archive: Y&R signs Leyden to newly created role of Blake. [Sep 4, 2010]
