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For the character appearing in the novel Persuader, see Paulie.
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He's twice my size."
"Last time I saw a guy twice your size was on Mount Rushmore.

Jack Reacher and Frances Neagley, Season Three

Paul 'Paulie' Van Hoven was a former US soldier, now working as a bodyguard for Zachary Beck to protect his operation under direct orders from Francis Xavier Quinn.

Biography[]

After enlisting in the U.S. Army, Paulie was involved in a physical altercation with a fellow soldier during basic training. He was charged with assault and was sentenced to 3 months confinement and reduction in rank to E-1. Several years later, he was again charged with assault after striking a Captain and causing dislocation of his left eye. He was sentenced to 18 months of confinement in Leavenworth Prison and received a dishonourable discharge after being charged of tearing off a Commissioned Officer's finger. Before his discharge, he was sentenced to serve an additional 18 months in Leavenworth and total forfeiture of all pay and allowances.

Physical Appearance[]

  • He stands 7'2" tall and weighs over 300 lbs.

Personality and Traits[]

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Appearances[]






Behind the Scenes[]

  • In order to prepare for the fight between himself and Alan Ritchson, Richters trained for five hours a day, and consumed 7,000 calories to maintain his weight.[1]
  • Before shooting, Ritchson's stunt double warned the actor Richters hits would be brutal and often launch the actor a considerable distance away.[2]

Notes and Trivia[]

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Book Comparisons[]

The character is named Paul Masserella in the novel Persuader.

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