Paul Ryan is a fictional character from the CBS daytime soap opera As the World Turns.

The role was originated by Canaan Crouch, the real-life son of Colleen Zenk and her former husband for several months in 1980.

Damon Scheller stepped into the role in February 1986 on a recurring basis and last appeared in October 1986.

In 1990, Kavovit earned the Daytime Emmy award in the Outstanding Younger Actor category for his portrayal of Paul.

He would lash out at Barbara's fiancee, Gunnar St. Clair, blaming him for his parents divorce, which James encouraged.