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Pauly Hatch

"The Barkeep"

Pauly Hatch was born and raised in the small town of North Haven, Conn. The eighth of nine children in an Irish Catholic family, he developed an early interest in the performing arts, primarily acting and singing.

Eager to escape the strict household of his youth, Pauly left high school 10 days after his 17th birthday and joined the U.S. Army. Stationed in Alaska as a Medic, he thrived in the pristine Arctic wilderness. “It was easily the best part of my military duty… and one of the best parts of my life.” But in 1984 he was transferred to the 498th Air Ambulance company and sent to Central America. The next year of his life was spent between Panama, El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua. As a medic, his duties included all aspects of support, U.S. military, civilian medical assistance, and the retrieval of Contra rebel wounded and killed in action. Seeing first hand the brutal realities of warfare caused a major shift in his consciousness. When his tour was finished he returned to a civilian life, eventually taking up woodworking and cabinet making as a trade, attaining a level of skill and craftsmanship rarely seen in this day and age.

He soon re-discovered his love for acting and began studying in earnest. He took classes with Robert F. Lyons, and pursued the field with his same zest for the unique and dedication to perfection. He has performed in numerous independent films and theatre productions.

“Working on “DUEL” has been a real pleasure. The production was professional, challenging, and extremely edifying. The quality and levels of detail and care found in this movie are rarely seen in today’s world. I learned a great deal and feel honored to have been a part of it.”