Paul Sambo (born January 27, 1976) is a Nigerian Nollywood and Kannywood actor, filmmaker, and creative producer known for his commanding screen presence and versatile roles across contemporary Nigerian cinema and television. Born and raised in Bauchi State, Sambo studied before moving into film, where he built a reputation as a reliable character actor and supporting lead. Over the years, he has appeared in notable productions such as the romantic drama Mr & Mrs, the socially conscious film Dry, the political thriller King of Boys, and the TV series Sons of the Caliphate, earning recognition from critics and audiences alike.

A method actor and storyteller, Paul Sambo blends theatrical training with a film-set sensibility, which has led to recurring roles in both mainstream Nollywood and Northern Nigerian (Kannywood) productions. In addition to acting, he has taken on filmmaking and production projects, contributing to the growth of regional cinema and helping bring northern narratives into broader Nigerian film conversations. Off-screen, Sambo is active on social platforms, engages in mentorship and outreach to aspiring actors, and occasionally discusses filmmaking and creative entrepreneurship in interviews and panels.