Biography

Paul Michael Nieman is a versatile performer with a career spanning over 40 years across theater, film, television, and radio. Based in Los Angeles, he is known for his resonant voice and "larger-than-life" stage presence.

Radio & Voice Over Career

Before focusing on acting, Paul spent five years as a prominent radio personality in San Diego.

  • Radio Alias: Known on-air as Paul Diamond at K-Best 95FM (KBEST).
  • Achievements: He was one of the original staff DJs when the station launched in 1978 and held the #1 rated show for women aged 18–35 in what was then the 9th largest radio market in the U.S.
  • Voice Over: His voice work includes commercial spots, narrations, and "Voice of God" styles. He is a member of SAG-AFTRA.

Here is what the critics say:

Theatre Review - A Christmas Carol

REVIEW BY CARY GINELL

Paul Michael Nieman leads the way with a superlative and powerful portrayal of Scrooge. From his very first appearance, he commands the stage with his presence, booming resonant epithets of “HUMBUG!” to the rafters. His transformation from penny-pinching skinflint to giddy philanthropist is remarkable. In the final scenes, he is almost certifiably and insanely happy, sort of like Herbert Lom’s deranged Inspector Dreyfus in the “Pink Panther” movies.

Theatre Review - Fiddler On The Roof This Production of "Fiddler" Moves You By Geg Friedman

This giant cast is led by the amazing Paul Michael Nieman as Tevye who shows us every bit of emotion that this part calls for.  I personally think he rivals any of the past greats who have played this role.

Theatre Review >> Little Mary Sunshine

Captain Big Jim played with panache by Paul Michael Nieman

 Written by  Lorenzo Marchessi

 Theatre Review >> The Last Days of Judas Iscariot

Paul Michael Nieman (who also plays Saint Thomas) gave a strong and extremely believable performance as Sigmund Freud 

 Written by  Lorenzo Marchessi

 The Last Days of Judas Iscariot

Honorable mentions go to Paul Niemans' big bold Freud. 

By Patrick Cronen • Mar 12, 2013 • Los Angeles

The Los angeles times 

 F. Kathleen Foley

Theater review: 'Man With the Pointed Toes' at Glendale Centre

The engaging cast, which includes Paul Michael Nieman, garners its fair share of laughs. Nieman is particularly attractive as Tom’s matchmaking foreman.

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review - The Man with the Pointed Toes  CRITIC'S PICK

The cast are top of the heap. Nieman is wonderful as Link, reminding one of Sam Elliott and Andy Griffith, all rolled into one. 

© 2016 Paul Michael Nieman.