Paul L. Smith
Biography
Paul L. Smith was an American character actor. He was born on February 5, 1939, in Everett, Massachusetts, USA. Smith's acting career spanned films and occasional television appearances since the 1970s. He generally played "heavies" and bad guys. His known credits include films and television shows, with a total of 55 known credits. Smith passed away on April 25, 2012, at the age of 73. He was also known by the aliases Paul Smi and Paul Smith or Paul Lawrence Smith.
Career overview
Paul L. Smith was an American character actor. He appeared in films and occasionally on TV since the 1970s. He generally played "heavies" and bad guys. Smith's career spanned over four decades, with numerous film and television credits.
Smith's most notable roles include appearances in films such as Midnight Express, Popeye, and Dune. He is sometimes credited as Paul Smith or Paul Lawrence Smith. His acting career consisted of over 50 known credits.
Throughout his career, Smith appeared in a variety of films and television shows. His imposing stature and distinctive beard often made him a recognizable figure on screen.
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Full filmography
- Eric Falk: Sunshine-Judo auf Ibiza (2014) as (archive footage)
- D.R.E.A.M. Team (1999) as Vladimir Corzon (as Paul Smith)
- Maverick (1994) as The Archduke
- Desert Kickboxer (1992) as Santos
- Eye of the Widow (1991) as Elko
- Caged Fury (1990) as Head Guard
- Caged Fury (1990) Associate Producer
- Crossing the Line (1990) as Joe Kapinski
- Ten Little Indians (1989) as Elmo Rodgers
- Sonny Boy (1989) as Slue
- The Hired Gun (1989) as Wounded Man
- You're Famous (1989)
- Crazy Camera (1989)
- Outlaw Force (1988) as Inspector Wainright
- Death Chase (1988) as Steele
- Gor (1987) as Serbus
- Terminal Entry (1987) as Stewart
- Haunted Honeymoon (1986) as Dr. Paul Abbot
- Red Sonja (1985) as Falkon
- The Protector (1985) as Mr. Booar (uncredited)
- Crimewave (1985) as Faron Crush
- Sno-Line (1985) as Duval
- Dune (1984) as The Beast Rabban
- Operation Shtreimel (1984)
- Jungle Warriors (1984) as Cesar Santiago
- Pieces (1982) as Willard
- When I Am King (1982) as Sir Blackstone Hardtack
- Masada (1981) as Gideon
- The Salamander (1981) as The Surgeon
- Popeye (1980) as Bluto
- The In-Laws (1979) as Mo
- Going in Style (1979) as Radio Announcer
- Disaster on the Coastliner (1979) as Jim Waterman / Victor Prescott
- Midnight Express (1978) as Hamidou
- CHiPs (1977) as Announcer
- Return of the Tiger (1977) as Paul the Westerner
- The Three Hostages (1977) as David Warcliff (as Saul Eden Smith)
- 21 Hours at Munich (1976) as Guttfruend
- The Diamond Peddlers (1976) as Matteo / Butch
- Barney Miller (1975) as Leon Stipanich (as Paul Lawrence Smith)
- Wonder Woman (1975) as Simon Rohan
- Conspiracy of Terror (1975) as Pound Supervisor
- We Are No Angels (1975) as Raphael McDonald
- Carambola's Philosophy: In the Right Pocket (1975) as Len
- Convoy Buddies (1975) as Butch
- Carambola! (1974) as Len
- Alcohol: The Choice (1974)
- They Call Me Shmil (1973) as Shmiel
- Gospel Road: A Story of Jesus (1973) as Peter
- Emergency! (1972)
- Nahtche and the General (1972)
- Tel Aviv Call Girls (1972) Director
- Fishke Bemilu'im (1971) as שמיל
- Madron (1970) as Gabe Price (uncredited)
- Love, American Style (1969)
- Hawaii Five-O (1968) as Andy Kamoku