Paul Stewart
Biography
Paul Stewart was an American character actor known for his tough, guttural voice. He frequently portrayed villains and mobsters throughout his career. Born Paul Sternberg in New York City, Stewart graduated from Columbia University and made his Broadway theatre debut in the play Two Seconds in 1931. He was a founding member of AFTRA and participated in the notorious 1938 radio broadcast of The War of the Worlds. Stewart's many screen credits include Citizen Kane, Twelve O'Clock High, Champion, and Kiss Me Deadly. He worked in theatre, radio, films, and television, and his career spanned several decades.
Career overview
Paul Stewart was an American character actor known for his tough, guttural voice. He frequently portrayed villains and mobsters throughout his lengthy career. Stewart made his Broadway theatre debut in the play Two Seconds in 1931, after graduating from Columbia University. He was a founding member of AFTRA.
Stewart's many screen credits include Citizen Kane, Twelve O'Clock High, Champion, Kiss Me Deadly, The Bad and the Beautiful, and In Cold Blood. His work spanned multiple mediums, including theatre, radio, films, and television. He was a versatile actor who appeared in a wide range of roles.
Stewart's career was marked by his ability to bring depth and nuance to his characters. His performances in various films showcased his talent for portraying complex and often unsavory characters. As a character actor, Stewart was known for his ability to adapt to different roles and bring a sense of authenticity to his performances.
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Full Filmography
114 titles- The Other Side of the Wind (2018) as Matt Costello
- O+ omikron plus (2013) as UN Officer
- MacGyver (1985) as Dr. Carl Steubens
- Remington Steele (1982) as Joseph Barber
- Cassie & Co. (1982) as Edward Ludden
- Tempest (1982) as Phillip's Father
- S.O.B. (1981) as Harry Sandler
- Nobody's Perfekt (1981) as Dr. Segal
- Power (1980) as Vince Ianelli
- The Pilot (1980) as 2nd Mechanic
- Revenge of the Pink Panther (1978) as Julio Scallini
- The Dain Curse (1978) as The Old Man
- The Nativity (1978) as Zacharias
- Opening Night (1977) as David Samuels
- W.C. Fields and Me (1976) as Florenz Ziegfeld
- Ellery Queen (1975)
- Matt Helm (1975) as Joe Delphia
- The Day of the Locust (1975) as Helverston
- Bite the Bullet (1975) as J.B. Parker (uncredited)
- Murph the Surf (1975) as Avery
- Carter's Army (1975) as Gen. Clark
- The Rockford Files (1974) as Julius 'Buddy' Richards
- F for Fake (1973) as Self
- The Streets of San Francisco (1972)
- The Sixth Sense (1972)
- Fabulous Trinity (1972) as Charles
- Columbo (1971) as Clifford Paris
- Cannon (1971)
- McMillan & Wife (1971)
- City Beneath the Sea (1971) as Barton
- How to Commit Marriage (1969) as Willoughby
- Hawaii Five-O (1968) as Willard Lennox
- The Name of the Game (1968) as Dr. Rubias
- The Mod Squad (1968)
- The Outsider (1968)
- Jigsaw (1968) as Dr. Simon Joshua
- Ironside (1967)
- Mannix (1967) as Dr. Halder
- Moby Dick and Mighty Mightor (1967)
- In Cold Blood (1967) as Jensen
- Mission: Impossible (1966) as Jonas Stone
- The F.B.I. (1965) as Reese
- The Greatest Story Ever Told (1965) as Questor
- Profiles in Courage (1964) as Louis D. Brandeis
- Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre (1963)
- Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre (1963) Director
- Breaking Point (1963)
- A Child Is Waiting (1963) as Goodman
- Going My Way (1962) Director
- Dr. Kildare (1961) as Dr. Giuseppe Muretelli
- The Defenders (1961) Director
- 87th Precinct (1961) Director
- Cain's Hundred (1961) as Alexander Marish
- The Asphalt Jungle (1961)
- Checkmate (1960) Director
- Michael Shayne (1960) Director
- Michael Shayne (1960) Producer
- The Twilight Zone (1959) Director
- Hawaiian Eye (1959) Director
- Johnny Staccato (1959)
- Deadline (1959) as Narrator / Host
- Deadline (1959) as Host / Narrator
- Philip Marlowe (1959) Director
- Beyond All Limits (1959) as Pendergrest
- Peter Gunn (1958) Director
- Lawman (1958) Director
- King Creole (1958) as Charlie LeGrand
- Half Hour to Kill (1958) Director
- Perry Mason (1957) as J. J. Pennington
- Perry Mason (1957) as Cameron Burgess
- M Squad (1957) Director
- Panic! (1957)
- Top Secret Affair (1957) as Phil Bentley
- Not One Shall Die (1957) as Kellerman
- On Trial (1956) as Mr. Bari
- The Wild Party (1956) as Ben Davis
- Confession (1956) as Martin Hoeffer
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Sanders
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Vincent Noonan
- Kings Row (1955) Director
- Kiss Me Deadly (1955) as Carl Evello
- The Cobweb (1955) as Dr. Otto Wolff
- Hell on Frisco Bay (1955) as Joe Lye
- Chicago Syndicate (1955) as Arnold 'Arnie' Valent
- Climax! (1954) as Dave Hennessey
- Climax! (1954) as Paul Crichton
- Inner Sanctum (1954)
- Deep in My Heart (1954) as Bert Townsend
- Prisoner of War (1954) as Capt. Jack Hodges
- The Joe Louis Story (1953) as Tad McGeehan
- The Juggler (1953) as Detective Karni
- The Bad and the Beautiful (1952) as Syd Murphy
- Deadline - U.S.A. (1952) as Harry Thompson
- We're Not Married! (1952) as Attorney Stone
- Carbine Williams (1952) as 'Dutch' Kruger
- Loan Shark (1952) as Lou Donelli
- Edge of Doom (1950) as Mr. Craig
- Appointment with Danger (1950) as Earl Boettiger
- Walk Softly, Stranger (1950) as Whitey Lake
- Suspense (1949) as Sam Cragg
- Lights Out (1949)
- Twelve O'Clock High (1949) as Major "Doc" Kaiser (flight surgeon)
- Champion (1949) as Tommy Haley
- The Window (1949) as Joe Kellerson
- Easy Living (1949) as Dave Argus
- She Loves Me Not (1949) as Paul Lawton
- Illegal Entry (1949) as Zack Richards
- Berlin Express (1948) as Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
- Mr. Lucky (1943) as Zepp
- Government Girl (1943) as Branch Owens
- The World at War (1942) as Narrator (voice)
- Citizen Kane (1941) as Raymond
- Johnny Eager (1941) as Julio
- Ever Since Eve (1937) as Cocktail Customer (uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Paul Stewart best known for?
Paul Stewart is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including MacGyver (1985), Remington Steele (1982), Cassie & Co. (1982), S.O.B. (1981).
When and where was Paul Stewart born?
Paul Stewart was born on March 13, 1908 in New York City, New York, USA. They passed away on February 17, 1986.
How many credits does Paul Stewart have?
Paul Stewart has accumulated over 114 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1937 to 2018.
What is Paul Stewart's background in cinema and television?
Paul Stewart was an American character actor known for his tough, guttural voice. He frequently portrayed villains and mobsters throughout his career. Born Paul Sternberg in New York City, Stewart graduated from Columbia University and made his Broadway theatre debut in the play Two Seconds in 1931. He was a founding m...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Columbo (1971) as Clifford Paris — aged about 63
- Citizen Kane (1941) as Raymond — aged about 33
- Matt Helm (1975) as Joe Delphia — aged about 67
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Vincent Noonan — aged about 47
- MacGyver (1985) as Dr. Carl Steubens — aged about 77
- Perry Mason (1957) as J. J. Pennington — aged about 49
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