Joseph Paul Zimmerman | |
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Born | Joseph Paul Zimmerman June 10, 1986 Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S. |
Other names | J. Paul Zimmerman |
Occupation(s) | Actor Director Producer |
Years active | 1992–present |
Spouse | Becky Zimmerman (m. 2020) |
Joseph Paul Zimmerman (born June 10, 1986) is an American actor known for his role as Dylan Piper in Halloweentown franchise.
Zimmerman was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Kat and Harry Zimmerman, a Los Alamos-based actor. His parents divorced and he lived with his father. As a toddler, he moved to San Diego, California. He is Jewish. [1]
Despite Zimmerman generally being recognized for his acting, he has since moved behind the camera. Today, he focuses more on being a creator, producer, writer, and director. He most often works with ZFO Entertainment, which he co-created in 2014, focusing on science fiction projects. [2] [3]
In recent years, Zimmerman has also done more stage acting and directing as well, such as directing The Dark Heart of Poe at Fire Hall Theatre in 2023. [4]
At one point, Zimmerman was in a relationship with actress/musician Aria Noelle Curzon. [5] In 2020, he privately married Becky Zimmerman. [2]
Aside from film and television, Zimmerman is also passionate about photography, and regularly shares his photos online. [2]
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