Paul Robinson (Neighbours)

Paul Robinson
Neighbours character
Portrayed by	Stefan Dennis
Duration	1985–1993, 2004–present
First appearance	18 March 1985 (1985-03-18)
Classification	Present; regular
Created by	Reg Watson
Introduced by	Reg Watson (1985) Alan Coleman (1993) Ric Pellizzeri (2004)
Spin-off appearances	Neighbours vs Zombies (2014) Summer Stories (2016) Mrs Robinson (2017) Neighbours vs Time Travel (2017)
In-universe information 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 Co-owner of Lassiters Hotel Family Robinson Father Jim Robinson Mother Anne Robinson Brothers Scott Robinson Sisters Lucy Robinson Half-brothers Glen Donnelly Half-sisters Julie Martin Jill Ramsay Wife Terry Inglis (1985–1986) Gail Lewis (1987–1989) Christina Alessi (1991–2005) Lyn Scully (2006–2009) Rebecca Napier (2009–2012)[1][2] Terese Willis (2019–2023) Sons David Tanaka Leo Tanaka Cameron Robinson Robert Robinson Andrew Robinson Daughters Amy Williams Elle Robinson Grandsons Jimmy Williams Granddaughters Harlow Robinson Isla Tanaka-Brennan Abigail Tanaka Grandfathers Bill Daniels James Robinson Grandmothers Helen Daniels Bess Robinson Aunts Rosemary Daniels Nephews Daniel Robinson Harry Ramsay Nieces Hannah Martin Kate Ramsay Sophie Ramsay Madison Robinson Annie Robinson-Pappas Kiri Durant First cousins Tracey Dawson Other relatives Hilary Robinson Matt Robinson Gwen Simpson Laura Dennison Nikki Dennison

Paul 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 one of two remaining original cast members, alongside his sister Lucy. Paul appeared on a regular basis until 1992 when Dennis quit Neighbours to pursue work elsewhere. He reprised 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 viewed his decision to leave Neighbours as a mistake.

Early character development during 1980s episodes changed Paul into a powerful, arrogant and sometimes villainous businessman. Paul has an evil persona which has long been admired by Dennis for the entertainment value it creates. In 2007, Paul's evil ways were mellowed through a brain tumour story which brought the character in line 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 seven 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.