Christian Payton
Actor
Christian Payton is an American actor, born 24 December 1965 in Chicago, Illinois. He began performing in school and community plays and musicals from around the age of 12, before moving into commercials, voice-over work and film.
He is best known for playing Paul Williams, one of the founding members of The Temptations, in the 1998 TV mini-series 'The Temptations', singing most of his own musical parts. His other screen credits include 'Hoodlum', 'U.S. Marshals', 'To Sir, with Love II' and 'Strange as Angels'.
This entry originally appeared on this site as a person with 'a Welsh connection', but the original record itself never specified what that connection was, instead asking readers for information. No verifiable link to Wales has been found for Christian Payton in any research for this update, and the entry is retained here, corrected, for the sake of accuracy rather than to repeat an unconfirmed claim.
The lengthy list of reader comments below, migrated from the original site, reflects how popular his performance in 'The Temptations' was with audiences at the time, even though none of them establish a Welsh connection either.
American actor best known as Paul Williams in The Temptations (1998)
Payton's performance as Paul Williams, the original lead singer of The Temptations whose career was cut short by illness, drew a large and enthusiastic fan following, reflected in the many reader comments left on the original version of this page.
Career Highlights
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Played Paul Williams in the TV mini-series The Temptations (1998)
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Appeared in Hoodlum, U.S. Marshals, To Sir, with Love II and Strange as Angels
ℹ️ Born 24 December 1965, Chicago, Illinois, USA
No verified Welsh connection has been established
From: IceLady
I fell in love with Christian ever since I first saw him in the temptations. He took my heart away every time he sang. I love you Christian Payton! Call me!
From: Trumpeter
Christian Payton is so beautiful. Lord! I haven't seen any of his other movies, so 'The Temptations' was the first time I saw him. He even looked good when he was singing 'Mother of Mine' and he slid to the front and said he 'ain't gone be no fool no more'. I am his biggest fan. Could you e-mail me his biography please? I must know if he is married.
From: NumeroUno
This man is fine as wine. Lord help me please. Okay he's a great actor too. I loved him in the Temptations mini series, that's where I noticed him first. All the other movies I am not familiar with but that's about to change.
From: MedicineWoman
I really loved the role Christian played as Paul, I remember him from Hoodlum, although most people don't. I hope to see his career soar.
From: dimplez
The first time I seen him I fell in love. He is so sexy. And those dimples, oh. They just take me away.
From: dmarant
I am truly in love with this man. I watch 'The Temptations' movie five times in one week to see Christian act, move, sing and dance. Whew. I wish this beautiful prince all the Blessings in the world.
From: Babygirl
Dear Christian I am still watching 'The Temptations'. I almost forgot what regular TV looks like, I don't think my VCR can take it anymore. Well I just wanted to say keep up the good work. P.S. You are so cute!
From: esweeney
Actors may come and go and then there's the exceptional, the one's career is built to last. Christian, you are such an actor. Few young actors possess the depth that you have. I'm looking forward to seeing more of you in major projects. Christian, my prayers go with you that you'll make wise career decisions and I shall continue to delight myself in watching your gradual and steady ascension into your place among the greats.
From: dancinash84
I just saw 'The Temptations' last night (11-12-03) and I was blown away by Christian's performance. His talent is incredible! It doesn't hurt that the man's hot too - lol! All I know about him, is that he was born 24th December 1965. Anyone with more info please post some more. And Christian - if you're reading this: You truly have a god given gift. You are an inspiration - I wish you all the success and happiness in the world! All my love, dancinash84.
From: Missty
I watch 'The Temptations' movie at least three times a week just to watch Christian Payton perform. He is a great actor as well as sexy. I wish him much happiness and may he reaches whatever goal he is striving for. Above all, place God in your life first.
From: mabooboocptp01
Christian I loved you the first time I saw you! If I told you how often I watch 'The Temptations' you probably wouldn't believe me. No one would. I love you a lot, I would love to meet you one day.
From: blowpop
Mr. Payton, you are so fine. I must know if you are married and I wish to have pictures of you. But I think you did a wonderful job on 'The Temptations' I cry every time when your character died. I hope to see you in many more films.
From: twinky60621
Hey Chris it's your little actress friend here. You know the one that you met in the summer downtown. I was auditioning for the role on the movie called 'The Evil One'. Anyway how did that go? Just in case you didn't know I love the hell out of you, I love to act too and I would like to be in a movie with you. Luv ya keep up the good work.
From: dixonter
Dear Christian, I just love you in the temptations movie. I have the DVD and I watch it over and over. My two grand children know your moves by heart! Lord help me! You are so sexy and talented. Love you. I want to see your other movies.
From: handsome
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From: Idalove9
I became a Christian Payton fan the first time I saw him in 'The Temptations' movie. I was over at my sister's house and she was watching the movie. I was captivated by him. I borrowed the DVD from her and watched it over and over. I went out and bought the DVD so I could return my sisters. I have found out a lot about Christian Payton and saw all of the movies he's played in. Even the small rolls he played were great. He also starred in the movie 'To Sir with love 2'. He is so fine in that movie. It aired about 2:00 in the morning. I have been flicking the channel like mad hoping to see it again. I have searched high and low for that movie with no luck. He is so fine and tough he really blew my mind. I hope to see Mr Payton in many starring roles in the future. I pray much success upon him.
From: mzchelle
Christian Payton! My my my, he is so cute and fine I just love him and he is a very good actor I remember him in 'The Temptations' movie and the movie hoodlum he just takes my breath away!
From: lilmama
I love you Christian sexy self god bless.
From: PhyllisS.Brown
It is very ironic that Sidney Poitier used to be my favourite actor until I saw Christian Payton in the movie 'To Sir, with love'! He is a handsome, dynamic, exuberant and talented actor. I hope to meet 'Mr Wonderful Payton' some day. He takes my breath away every time I see him in the movie 'The Temptations'. I know that this man is my soul-mate.
From: Lachae
I became a big fan when I first saw him on the temptations. He was so fine and cute. I watch that movie almost every day just to see Christian. I love him.
From: simunyu28
Omg Christian I love you so much! Unfortunatley i haven't seen your other movie but in 'The Temptations' you stole my heart I watch like everday and when I listen to the Tempts I imagine you as the real Paul and I wish you could dance 'cause I think you have the sexiest moves and smile ever! I hope your career goes far!
From: camille509
Very talented actor!
From: kimkimmiek
Oh my goodness im only 17yrs old but I love Christian he is so sexy I love him!
From: meandchristian
Christian I have to say that you are the most finest man in the world and you can act and sing. You can sing to me any day and dance, oh my god I dream about you all the time. I wish you was mine but I know you might have a girl right now maybe even a family.
From: SavedSanctifie
Christian, you are a talented, gifted young man. God bless you in all your endeavors!
From: camille509
I just recently watched, "The Temptations" movie and the actors in the movie were fab! I luv the actor in the movie, 'Paul Williams' played by Christian Payton. I've seen all of his movie appearances, To sir with love 2, Hoodlum, Temptations, US Marshalls and the last known movie Strange as angels.
From: sexymama89
He is so sexy I love his smile! I fell in love with him in the movie 'The Temptations'!
From: misslathan16
Christian looks good especially when he gets mad! I love how he played Paul in 'The Temptations' and I hope to see more films he made. Everytime I see him I think about him all day and night!
From: scout1621
Where is Christian Payton? I work with autistic children and a couple of them love the temptations mini series. I know he's been in a few movies but i haven't seen him lately. Anybody know where he is?
From: Diamondz
Christian Payton is so sexy, I watch Temptations every day and I'm only 13 and I would love to meet him. I hope some day I do but things like that never happen to me. It really got to me that his character had to pass away in the Temptations, I know he was suppose to but I don't like the songs that you was not in! I can't go a day without watching the temptations, I don't know what I would do if you died, love of my life.
From: t5232731
I was just reading his bio and it stated that he is writing a book about his life. I was wondering does anyone have any information about when it is to be released.
From: ralphmybo
He fine and sexy I want him to sing me that song cause I got love he sung on the temptations.
From: jordanamber
I think ure awesome and would like to meet you if you're ever in the Detroit area again. I'm not a stalker or a dog face but an interested possible fan.
From: AmeliaGrace
I am a huge fan. I think he is a sweetheart and he has real talent. I think most of these other girls have told him enough to make his head explode so I'm going to keep it at that ha ha. I just want to know what city he lives in?