Paul Raci

Birth Name: Paul Allen Raci

Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, U.S.

Date of Birth: April 7, 1948

Ethnicity: Polish

Paul Raci is an American actor. He is known for his Academy Award-nominated role in the film Sound of Metal.

He is fluent in American Sign Language, as the hearing son of deaf parents. He was raised in Humboldt Park and Oak Lawn. Paul is a U.S. Navy veteran, including serving two tours in Vietnam.

Paul’s paternal grandfather was named Bruno Racibozynski. Bruno was Polish.

Paul’s paternal grandmother was named Mary Stanek. Mary was Polish.

Paul’s maternal grandfather was named Stanley Grzybowski/Grybowski. Stanley was born in Illinois, to Polish parents.

Paul’s maternal grandmother was named Mary Berdyszewski. Mary was born in Illinois, to Polish parents.

Sources: Paul’s father on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Paul’s mother on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org