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Paul Robinson (Neighbours)

Paul Robinson
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Neighbours character
Portrayed by Stefan Dennis
Duration 1985–1992, 1993, 2004–
First appearance 18 March 1985
Created by Reg Watson
Introduced by Reg Watson (1985)
Alan Coleman (1993)
Ric Pellizzeri (2004)
Spin-off
appearances
Classification Current; regular
Profile
Occupation
  • Engineering student
  • Air steward
  • Manager of The Daniels Corporation
  • Manager and owner of Lassiter's Hotel
  • Teacher
  • Newspaper editor and owner
  • Co-owner of The Waterhole
  • Mayor
  • Property developer
  • Motel owner
Home Robinson's Motel

Paul Stewart Robinson is a fictional character from the Australian television soap opera Neighbours, a long-running serial drama about social life in the fictional Melbourne suburb of Erinsborough. He is played by Stefan Dennis. Paul was created by producer Reg Watson as one of Neighbours' original characters. He debuted in the first episode of the show broadcast on 18 March 1985 and is currently the sole remaining original cast member. Paul appeared on a regular basis until 1992 when Dennis quit Neighbours to pursue work elsewhere. He agreed to reprise the role for a guest appearance in 1993. Dennis returned to the show full-time in 2004 and has since remained in the role. Dennis views his decision to leave Neighbours as a mistake.

Early character development during 1980s episodes changed Paul into a powerful, arrogant and sometimes villainous business man. Paul has an evil persona which has long been admired by Dennis for the entertainment value it creates. But in 2007 Paul's evil ways were mellowed through a brain tumour story which brought the character inline with producer's vision of reinventing the show. The character has been used to play various stories ranging from money laundering, a leg amputation to being held hostage and incarceration for crimes. He is often portrayed concocting scams against fellow characters. As a prominent character Neighbours writers designed their 6000th episode around Paul. The story was dubbed "Who Pushed P.R.?" and Paul was pushed from a mezzanine by an unseen assailant. The character's attack created a long-running whodunit mystery. Paul has had five marriages and countless affairs, which has gained him notoriety as a womaniser. Paul's evil character and womanising have been well received by critics of the genre who were entertained. The actor has garnered various award nominations for his portrayal of Paul.

In 1984, Stefan Dennis received a phone call from his agent who told him about an audition for a new soap called Neighbours. Dennis said "I wasn't that keen because I was more interested in a feature film I had auditioned for and felt sure I was going to get". Dennis originally auditioned for the roles of Shane Ramsay and Des Clarke (the roles were later given to Peter O'Brien and Paul Keane respectively), but was cast as Paul Robinson instead.Neighbours was cancelled by Seven Network seven months after its debut. However, it was revived by Network Ten and Dennis reprised his role as Paul from January 1986 onwards. He is the only current cast member who appeared in the first episode on 18 March 1985.


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