The Bold and the Beautiful is an American television soap opera that has been running since March 1987. Set in Los Angeles, California, the show focuses mainly on the Forrester family, along with several other characters who contribute to the storyline of the daytime television show.
Hollis W. Chambers portrayed the character Paul Hollister in The Bold and the Beautiful. Chambers joined the soap opera in 2016, initially appearing as a waiter. He left the show but rejoined in 2021, with the character recently passing away on July 12, 2024.
Apart from his role on The Bold and the Beautiful, Hollis W. Chambers is known for his work in the 2023 film Poolman as Cosmo McCoy. His other notable appearances include roles in the NBC sitcom Will & Grace (1998), Animal Kingdom, and Shameless.
Who is Paul Hollister in The Bold and the Beautiful?
Paul Hollister, portrayed by Hollis W. Chambers, is a recurring character on The Bold and the Beautiful. Known as Hollis among his friends at Il Giardino, he has been a senior waiter on the show since 2016. He is shown as a confident supporting character on the show, helping Hollis W. Chambers gain prominence.
Hollister’s journey on The Bold and the Beautiful started with playing shorter roles here and there at Il Giardino. He worked with Deacon Sharpe at the restaurant. Over this period, his character has been a part of several main plot dramas with the main cast of the show.
One of the main storylines of Hollister includes his flirtatious relationship with Brooke Logan, played by Katherine Kelly Lang. Brooke is known for her complex romantic relationships. They first met at Il Giardino, where Hollister insisted on sharing a digital invoice with Brooke, followed by a message asking her if she needed anything else.
After this, Brooke’s friend Taylor Hayes (currently played by Krista Allen) initiated the conversation between Brooke and Hollister.
Brooke was not ready to share any bond with Hollister in the beginning, but slowly things changed, and they ended up on a date at the Logan mansion. However, their relationship did not last for long, as Brooke didn’t want to get into any romantic relationships anymore.
Beyond his romantic relationships on B&B, Hollister has been caught up in several plots of lies and secrets on the show. His relationship with Sheila Carter ended on a bitter note after he got to know her criminal history and asked her to stay away from him.
Hollister played a key role in organizing events like the memorial service for Sheila Carter. His character has evolved with time and his interactions with the new and old characters of The Bold and the Beautiful.
After Tom’s death, Hollister had doubts that it might not be a death due to an overdose but a planned murder. Hollis kept questioning and investigating Tom’s murder, which made the killer insecure. As a result of all this, the killer murdered Hollis as well.
It appears that Hollis knew the murder, as in his last scenes he was seen saying:
"What are you doing here?"
He then mentioned that he was glad to see them, as he wanted to talk to someone related to the letter that was found in Tom’s bag.
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