Paul McCrane

Biography

Paul David McCrane (born January 19, 1961) is an American actor, director and singer. Featured in films like Fame, Robocop, and The Shawshank Redemption, Paul is possibly best known for his role as Robert Romano on the NBC medical drama series, ER (1997-2008).

Career Overview

Paul McCrane has 63 screen credits in a career dating back to 1979. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently RoboCop with 2 titles. Signature works include RoboCop, Fame, Last Mistake. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For

Acting

Gender

male

Known Credits

63

Birth Date

1961-01-19 00:00:00

Birth Place

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Known For

• 

  RoboCop
• 

  Fame
• 

  Last Mistake
• 

  The Blob
• 

  Purple Hearts
• 

  The Hotel New Hampshire

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 4 universes

• RoboCop (2 titles)
• Atlas Shrugged Collection (1 titles)
• The Blob (1 titles)
• Rocky (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

• Peter Weller (1 collaborations)
• Nancy Allen (1 collaborations)
• Dan O'Herlihy (1 collaborations)
• Ronny Cox (1 collaborations)
• Kurtwood Smith (1 collaborations)
• Miguel Ferrer (1 collaborations)
• Robert DoQui (1 collaborations)
• Ray Wise (1 collaborations)
• Felton Perry (1 collaborations)
• Jesse D. Goins (1 collaborations)

Credits

• actors (42 credits)

  • I Don't Love You Anymore

    Detective

    actor

    actors
    2026
  • The Offer

    - Mr. Producer (2022) ... Jack Ballard actor actors

    - A Stand Up Guy (2022) ... Jack Ballard actor actors

    - Kiss the Ring (2022) ... Jack Ballard actor actors

    - The Right Shade of Yellow (2022) ... Jack Ballard actor actors

    - Warning Shots (2022) ... Jack Ballard actor actors
    2022
  • The Terminal List

    - Disruption (2022) ... Mike Tedesco actor actors

    - Detachment (2022) ... Mike Tedesco actor actors

    - Consolidation (2022) ... Mike Tedesco actor actors
    2022
  • The Movies That Made Us

    - Robocop (2021) ... Self actor actors
    2019
  • Barry

    - it takes a psycho (2023) ... Mark actor actors
    2018
  • Under the Dome

    - Legacy (2015) ... Patrick Walters actor actors
    2013
  • Atlas Shrugged: Part II

    Wesley Mouch

    actor

    actors
    2012
  • Harry's Law

    - The Rematch (2011) ... Josh Peyton actor actors

    - Queen of Snark (2011) ... Josh Peyton actor actors

    - Last Dance (2011) ... Josh Peyton actor actors

    - With Friends Like These (2011) ... Josh Peyton actor actors

    - A Day in the Life (2011) ... Josh Peyton actor actors
    2011
  • Ugly Betty

    - Odor in the Court (2008) ... District Attorney Weitz actor actors
    2006
  • New Suit

    Braggy Shoot

    actor

    actors
    2003
  • NBC 75th Anniversary Special

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2002
  • 24

    - Day 6: 2:00 P.M.-3:00 P.M. (2007) ... Graem Bauer actor actors

    - Day 6: 12:00 P.M.-1:00 P.M. (2007) ... Graem Bauer actor actors

    - Day 6: 11:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M. (2007) ... Graem Bauer actor actors

    - Day 6: 10:00 A.M.-11:00 A.M. (2007) ... Graem Bauer actor actors

    - Day 5: 5:00 A.M.-6:00 A.M. (2006) ... Graem Bauer actor actors
    2001
  • The Last Producer

    Austin Greene

    actor

    actors
    2000
  • Last Mistake

    Jimmy

    actor

    actors
    2000
  • CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

    - World's End (2010) ... Phil Carpenter actor actors
    2000
  • From the Earth to the Moon

    - That's All There Is (1998) ... Pete Conrad actor actors
    1998
  • The Practice

    - Race with the Devil (1997) ... Martin Parks actor actors

    - Part II (1997) ... Martin Parks actor actors
    1997
  • The Shawshank Redemption

    Guard Trout

    actor

    actors
    1994
  • RoboCop: The Future of Law Enforcement

    Emil Antonowsky

    actor

    actors
    1994
  • ER

    - Kisangani (2003) ... Robert Romano actor actors

    - When Night Meets Day (2003) ... Robert Romano actor actors

    - Foreign Affairs (2003) ... Robert Romano actor actors

    - Things Change (2003) ... Robert Romano actor actors

    - Finders Keepers (2003) ... Robert Romano actor actors
    1994
  • Touched by an Angel

    - Have You Seen Me? (1997) ... Grant Abbott actor actors
    1994
  • Chicago Hope

    - The Parent Rap (1996) ... Bob Broussard actor actors
    1994
  • Strapped

    Mitch Corman

    actor

    actors
    1993
  • The Portrait

    Bartel

    actor

    actors
    1993
  • RoboCop 3

    Emil M. Antonowsky (archive footage)

    actor

    actors
    1993
  • The X-Files

    - Leonard Betts (1997) ... Leonard Morris Betts actor actors
    1993
  • With Murder in Mind

    actor

    actors
    1992
  • Law & Order

    - Jurisdiction (1993) ... James Lee Pawl actor actors
    1990
  • Money, Power, Murder.

    Billy Lynn

    actor

    actors
    1989
  • Deadline: Madrid

    Doug Dugan

    actor

    actors
    1988
  • The Blob

    Deputy Bill Briggs

    actor

    actors
    1988
  • RoboCop

    Emil Antonowsky

    actor

    actors
    1987
  • The Equalizer

    - Silent Fury (1989) ... Crocker actor actors
    1985
  • Purple Hearts

    Brenner

    actor

    actors
    1984
  • The Hotel New Hampshire

    Frank Berry

    actor

    actors
    1984
  • We're Fighting Back

    Preacher

    actor

    actors
    1981
  • Hill Street Blues

    - Come and Get It (1986) ... actor actors
    1981
  • On Location with: FAME

    Self - ‘Montgomery’

    actor

    actors
    1980
  • Baby Comes Home

    Bobby Moore

    actor

    actors
    1980
  • Fame

    Montgomery MacNeil

    actor

    actors
    1980
  • Death Penalty

    Joey Rodick

    actor

    actors
    1980
  • Rocky II

    Young Patient (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1979

• directing (21 credits)

  • The Resident

    - All In (2023) ... director directing

    - Peek and Shriek (2022) ... director directing

    - Risk (2022) ... director directing

    - The Thinnest Veil (2021) ... director directing

    - Saints & Sinners (2019) ... director directing
    2018
  • Shades of Blue

    - Sweet Caroline (2017) ... director directing

    - Daddy's Girl (2017) ... director directing
    2016
  • Empire

    - My Fate Cries Out (2019) ... director directing

    - Rise by Sin (2016) ... director directing

    - Sinned Against (2015) ... director directing
    2015
  • Chicago P.D.

    - Going Back (2026) ... director directing

    - Born Screaming (2026) ... director directing

    - Demons (2025) ... director directing

    - Ties That Bind (2019) ... director directing

    - Saved (2018) ... director directing
    2014
  • Extant

    - Incursion (2014) ... director directing
    2014
  • Chicago Fire

    - Firehouse 66 (2026) ... director directing

    - Relief Cut (2025) ... director directing

    - Ride the Blade (2024) ... director directing

    - All the Dark (2024) ... director directing

    - The First Symptom (2023) ... director directing
    2012
  • Nashville

    - I Don't Wanna Talk About It Now (2013) ... director directing

    - When You're Tired of Breaking Other Hearts (2013) ... director directing

    - Be Careful of Stones That You Throw (2013) ... director directing

    - We Live in Two Different Worlds (2012) ... director directing
    2012
  • The Defenders

    - Morelli v. Kaczmarek (2011) ... director directing
    2010
  • Glee

    - Jagged Little Tapestry (2015) ... director directing

    - Tested (2014) ... director directing

    - Puppet Master (2013) ... director directing
    2009
  • Lie to Me

    - Pied Piper (2010) ... director directing
    2009
  • Life

    - 5 Quarts (2009) ... director directing

    - Canyon Flowers (2008) ... director directing
    2007
  • Jericho

    - Crossroads (2006) ... director directing
    2006
  • Grey's Anatomy

    - Crazy Love (2015) ... director directing
    2005
  • The Closer

    - Drug Fiend (2012) ... director directing
    2005
  • House

    - House Training (2007) ... director directing
    2004
  • Without a Trace

    - Believe Me (2009) ... director directing

    - Deep Water (2007) ... director directing

    - Viuda Negra (2005) ... director directing
    2002
  • CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

    - Crime After Crime (2011) ... director directing

    - Turn On, Tune In, Drop Dead (2011) ... director directing
    2000
  • Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

    - Fault (2006) ... director directing
    1999
  • The West Wing

    - Running Mates (2006) ... director directing
    1999
  • Third Watch

    - The Hunter, Hunted (2004) ... director directing
    1999
  • ER

    - Age of Innocence (2008) ... director directing

    - Another Thursday at County (2008) ... director directing

    - Skye's the Limit (2007) ... director directing

    - Body and Soul (2006) ... director directing

    - Blame it on the Rain (2005) ... director directing
    1994