Paul Bartel
Directing Born Aug 6, 1938 Died May 13, 2000 Brooklyn, New York, USA 129 credits
Biography
Paul Bartel was an American director, writer, and actor. He was born on August 6, 1938, in Brooklyn, New York, USA. He was the son of William and Jesse Bartel, and his sister Wendy is an actress. Bartel was perhaps most known for his 1982 hit black comedy Eating Raoul, which he co-wrote, starred in, and directed. He had 101 known credits in his career. Paul Bartel passed away on May 13, 2000, at the age of 61.
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Career overview
Paul Bartel was an American director, writer, and actor. He was born in Brooklyn, New York, USA, on August 6, 1938, and died on May 13, 2000, at the age of 61. His parents were William and Jesse Bartel, and his sister Wendy Bartel is an actress.
Throughout his career, Bartel accumulated known credits in the film industry, with his work encompassing directing, writing, and acting. He is perhaps most known for his 1982 hit black comedy Eating Raoul, in which he co-wrote, starred in, and directed.
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Charles Durning
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Career timeline
Corman's World
Dinner and a Movie
HamletPerfect FitDreamers
Hard Time: The Premonition
More Tales of the CityBilly's Hollywood Screen KissRaceThe Elevator
Ally McBealThe InheritanceLewis & Clark & GeorgeThe Devil's ChildSkeletons
CluelessClueless · DirectorBoston CommonEscape from L.A.Bone Chillers
The Usual SuspectsCybillThe Jerky BoysA Bucket of BloodNumber One Fan
Chicago HopeTwin SittersGrief
Tales of the CityPosseDemonellaDemonella · DirectorDemonella · Writer
The Living EndDesire and Hell at Sunset MotelSoulmatesWild Turkey
The Pope Must DieLiquid Dreams
Gremlins 2: The New BatchFar Out ManThe Raven Red Kiss-Off
Pucker Up and Bark Like a DogScenes from the Class Struggle in Beverly HillsScenes from the Class Struggle in Beverly Hills · DirectorScenes from the Class Struggle in Beverly Hills · Story
Caddyshack IIShakedownOut of the DarkOut of the Dark · Executive ProducerMortuary Academy
Amazon Women on the MoonMunchiesCitizen Steve
L.A. LawChopping MallKiller PartyThe LongshotThe Longshot · Director
The New Alfred Hitchcock PresentsAmazing StoriesAmazing StoriesAmazing Stories · DirectorAmazing Stories · Writer
Stranger Than Paradise · ThanksFrankenweenieNot for PublicationNot for Publication · DirectorNot for Publication · Writer
Heart Like a WheelGet Crazy
American PlayhouseFameThe Comic Strip Presents... · DirectorThe Comic Strip Presents... · WriterWhite Dog
Heartbeeps
The Hustler of Muscle Beach
Rock 'n' Roll High School
PiranhaRoger Corman: Hollywood's Wild Angel
Grand Theft Auto
CannonballCannonball · DirectorCannonball · ScreenplayHollywood BoulevardEat My Dust
Death Race 2000Death Race 2000 · DirectorLost in the Garden of the World
Big Bad MamaBig Bad Mama · Second Unit Director
Private PartsPrivate Parts · DirectorPrivate Parts · Writer
Full Filmography
129 titles- Corman's World (2011) as Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)
- Dinner and a Movie (2001) as Lou Semelhack
- Hamlet (2000) as Osric
- Perfect Fit (2000) as Dad
- Dreamers (2000) as Larry
- Hard Time: The Premonition (1999) as Proprietor
- More Tales of the City (1998) as Charles Hillary Lord
- Billy's Hollywood Screen Kiss (1998) as Rex Webster
- Race (1998) as Moderator
- The Elevator (1998) as Acting Coach
- Ally McBeal (1997) as Doctor
- The Inheritance (1997) as Doctor
- Lewis & Clark & George (1997) as Cop
- The Devil's Child (1997) as Dr. Zimmerman
- Skeletons (1997) as Mayor Harley Dunbar
- Clueless (1996) as Principal Lehman
- Clueless (1996) Director
- Boston Common (1996) as Mr. Franklin
- Escape from L.A. (1996) as Congressman
- Bone Chillers (1996) as Mr. Tchort
- Joe's Apartment (1996) as NEA Scout
- Basquiat (1996) as Henry Geldzahler
- Prey of the Jaguar (1996) as Toymaker
- Vampire Cult Queens from Hell (1996)
- The Usual Suspects (1995) as Smuggler
- Cybill (1995) as Writer
- The Jerky Boys (1995) as Host at Tut's
- A Bucket of Blood (1995) as Older Man
- Number One Fan (1995) as Director
- Not Like Us (1995) as Mortician
- Red Ribbon Blues (1995) as Fred the Pharmacist
- Naomi & Wynonna: Love Can Build a Bridge (1995) as Ralph Emery
- Love and Happiness (1995) as Sulley the Short-Order Cook
- The Wacky Adventures of Dr. Boris and Nurse Shirley (1995) as Dr. Boris
- Chicago Hope (1994) as Rod Brenner
- Twin Sitters (1994) as Linguini-covered Man
- Grief (1994) as Attorney
- Tales of the City (1993) as Charles Hillary Lord
- Posse (1993) as Mayor Bigwood
- Demonella (1993) as Oscar Wilde
- Demonella (1993) Director
- Demonella (1993) Writer
- Made in the USA (1993) as Self
- Acting on Impulse (1993) as Bruno
- Sex, Shock & Censorship in the 90's (1993) as Martin's Psychiatrist
- Shelf Life (1993) as Various Apparitions
- Shelf Life (1993) Director
- The Living End (1992) as Twister Master
- Desire and Hell at Sunset Motel (1992) as The Manager
- Soulmates (1992) as Boring Professor
- Wild Turkey (1992) as Jim
- The Pope Must Die (1991) as Monsignor Fitchie
- Liquid Dreams (1991) as Angel
- Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990) as Theatre Manager
- Far Out Man (1990) as Weebee Cool
- The Raven Red Kiss-Off (1990) as Larry Badger
- Pucker Up and Bark Like a Dog (1989) as The Director
- Scenes from the Class Struggle in Beverly Hills (1989) as Mo
- Scenes from the Class Struggle in Beverly Hills (1989) Director
- Scenes from the Class Struggle in Beverly Hills (1989) Story
- Caddyshack II (1988) as Mr. Jamison
- Shakedown (1988) as Night Court Judge
- Out of the Dark (1988) as Hotel Clerk
- Out of the Dark (1988) Executive Producer
- Mortuary Academy (1988) as Paul Truscott
- Mortuary Academy (1988) Writer
- Baja Oklahoma (1988) as Minister
- Amazon Women on the Moon (1987) as Doctor (segment "Reckless Youth")
- Munchies (1987) as Dr. Crowder
- Citizen Steve (1987) as Self - Actor / Filmmaker
- L.A. Law (1986) as Robert L. Daytona
- Chopping Mall (1986) as Paul Bland
- Killer Party (1986) as Professor Zito
- The Longshot (1986) as Blind Man (uncredited)
- The Longshot (1986) Director
- The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1985) as Art Critic
- Amazing Stories (1985) as Detective Watts
- Amazing Stories (1985) as Dr. Shreck
- Amazing Stories (1985) Director
- Amazing Stories (1985) Writer
- National Lampoon's European Vacation (1985) as Mr. Froeger
- Follow That Bird (1985) as Grouch Cook
- Into the Night (1985) as Beverly Wilshire Hotel Doorman
- Lust in the Dust (1985) Director
- Stranger Than Paradise (1984) Thanks
- Frankenweenie (1984) as Mr. Walsh
- Not for Publication (1984) as TV Director
- Not for Publication (1984) Director
- Not for Publication (1984) Writer
- Heart Like a Wheel (1983) as Chef Paul
- Get Crazy (1983) as Dr. Carver
- American Playhouse (1982) as Charles Hillary Lord
- Fame (1982)
- The Comic Strip Presents... (1982) Director
- The Comic Strip Presents... (1982) Writer
- White Dog (1982) as Cameraman
- Eating Raoul (1982) as Paul Bland
- Eating Raoul (1982) Director
- Eating Raoul (1982) Writer
- Trick or Treats (1982) as Bum
- Heartbeeps (1981) as Party Guest
- The Hustler of Muscle Beach (1980) as Director
- Rock 'n' Roll High School (1979) as Mr. McGree
- Piranha (1978) as Mr. Dumont
- Roger Corman: Hollywood's Wild Angel (1978) as Self
- Grand Theft Auto (1977) as Groom
- Cannonball (1976) as Lester Marks
- Cannonball (1976) Director
- Cannonball (1976) Screenplay
- Hollywood Boulevard (1976) as Eric Von Leppe
- Eat My Dust (1976) as Bruno Smith
- Death Race 2000 (1975) as Frankenstein's Doctor (uncredited)
- Death Race 2000 (1975) Director
- Lost in the Garden of the World (1975) as Self
- Big Bad Mama (1974) as Guest at Fancy Party (uncredited)
- Big Bad Mama (1974) Second Unit Director
- Private Parts (1972) as Man in Park (uncredited)
- Private Parts (1972) Director
- Private Parts (1972) Writer
- Hi, Mom! (1970) as Uncle Tom Wood
- Naughty Nurse (1969) Director
- Naughty Nurse (1969) Writer
- Naughty Nurse (1969) Producer
- Utterly Without Redeeming Social Value (1969) as Dr. Emil Krankheit
- Utterly Without Redeeming Social Value (1969) Writer
- The Secret Cinema (1967) Director
- The Secret Cinema (1967) Writer
- The Secret Cinema (1967) Producer
- Progetti (1962) Director
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Paul Bartel best known for?
Paul Bartel is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Deadly Games (1995), More Tales of the City (1998), The Adventures of Kit Carson (1951), Ally McBeal (1997).
When and where was Paul Bartel born?
Paul Bartel was born on August 6, 1938 in Brooklyn, New York, USA. They passed away on May 13, 2000.
How many credits does Paul Bartel have?
Paul Bartel has accumulated over 129 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1962 to 2011.
What is Paul Bartel's background in cinema and television?
Paul Bartel was an American director, writer, and actor. He was born on August 6, 1938, in Brooklyn, New York, USA. He was the son of William and Jesse Bartel, and his sister Wendy is an actress. Bartel was perhaps most known for his 1982 hit black comedy Eating Raoul, which he co-wrote, starred in, and directed. He ha...