Connor Paolo Parents: Colin Paolo, Julia Mendelsohn

Connor Paolo was born to his parents, Colin Paolo and Julia Mendelsohn.

His mother, Julia, is a vocal coach and classical pianist, while his father, Colin, is a screenwriter.

Who Is Connor Paolo?

Connor Paolo is an actor known for appearing as Eric van der Woodsen in the TV series Gossip Girl (2007-2011).

Born on July 11, 1990, in New York, United States, Paolo attended the Professional Performing Arts School, the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute, and New York University.

Paolo made his film debut in the historical epic “Alexander” in 2004, playing the role of the young Alexander the Great. He later went on to appear in “Stake Land” (2010), “Like the Water” (2012), and the TV drama series “Revenge,” (2011-2013).

Paolo also had a recurring role in the legal drama series “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” (2012-2018), portraying the character Zachary Connor.

In terms of theater productions, Paolo played notable roles in the Off-Broadway play “The Winning Streak” (2005) and the Broadway revival of Arthur Miller’s “The Price” (2017).

In 2021, Paolo starred in the quarantine comedy Distancing Socially.