Paul Stewart <!-- Shown on 25 Feb 2011 (episode 6105) --> Robinson is a
fictional character from the Australian
Network Ten 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 debuted in the serial's first episode in 1985 and appeared on a regular basis until 1992 when Dennis quit the serial to pursue other projects. Dennis briefly reprised the role in 1993. Dennis returned to
Neighbours full time in 2004. He later said it had been a mistake to leave the series. Paul was created by producer
Reg Watson as one of
Neighbours<nowiki>'</nowiki> original characters. He made his debut in the soap's first episode on 18 March 1985 and is the only original character still featured in current episodes.
In the late 1980s Paul evolved into a powerful, arrogant and sometimes villainous business man. In 2007, as part of the reinvention of the serial, Paul's evil ways were mellowed through a
brain tumor plot. Dennis has often spoke of his admiration for Paul's evil persona, stating it is what makes him an entertaining character. He has been at the centre of many high profile storylines including money laundering, a leg
amputation, being held hostage, convicted to time in prison and many scams against fellow characters. He has been married five times and had countless affairs, proving to be an intense womaniser. Paul's evil side and his womanising have been well received...
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