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Paul Ryan (formerly Stenbeck) is a fictional character on the CBS soap opera As the World Turns. The role was originated in 1983 and portrayed by several child actors until he was SORASed in 1986. The role was last portrayed by Roger Howarth who stepped into the role in 2003.

Casting
The role was originated by child actor, Danny Pintauro in January 1983. Pintauro last appeared on February 10, 1983 and was quickly replaced by Eldin Ratliss February 13, 1984. Ratliss departed from the series in January 1985 and C. B. Barnes stepped into the role the following month; Barnes last appeared in January 1986. Damon Scheller stepped into the role in February 1986 on a recurring basis and last appeared in October 1986. In November 1986, Andrew Kavovit stepped into the role when the character was SORASed to age 16. In 1990, Kavovit earned the Daytime Emmy award in the Outstanding Younger Actor category for his portrayal of Paul. Kavovit last appeared on the series in October 1991. Actor John Howard stepped into the role briefly in 1996 but was quickly let go. In May 2001, it was announced that Scott Holroyd was cast in the role of Paul. Holroyd began taping in June and made his first appearance on July 10, 2001. Kevin Stapleton, known for his role as One Life to Live's Kevin Buchanan was also considered for the role. In March 2003, Holyroyd confirmed in an interview with TV Guide that he was departing from the series. Holyroyd made his last appearance on May 13, 2003. Following the announcement about Holyroyd's departure, rumors began circulating that Daytime Emmy winner Roger Howarth, known for his role as One Life to Live's Todd Manning was being considered for the role. In May 2003, after several weeks of speculation, CBS confirmed that Howarth signed on to play Paul Ryan and Howarth made his first appearance on July 7, 2003.