Biography
Paul L. Smith (February 5, 1939 – April 25, 2012) was an American character actor. Burly, bearded, and imposing, he has appeared in films and occasionally on TV since the 1970s, generally playing "heavies" and bad guys. His most notable roles include Hamidou, the vicious prison warden in Midnight Express (1978), Bluto in Robert Altman's Popeye (1980) and the Beast Rabban in David Lynch's Dune (1984). He is sometimes credited as Paul Smith or Paul Lawrence Smith.
Acted in 52
1990s
- 1999
D.R.E.A.M. Team
Vladimir Corzon (as Paul Smith)
- 1994
- 1992
Desert Kickboxer
Santos
- 1991
Eye of the Widow
Elko
- 1990
1980s
- 1989
Sonny Boy
Slue
The Hired Gun
Wounded Man
You're Famous
Movie
Crazy Camera
Movie
- 1988
Death Chase
Steele
Outlaw Force
Inspector Wainright
- 1987
Terminal Entry
Stewart
- 1986
Haunted Honeymoon
Dr. Paul Abbot
- 1985
Sno-Line
Duval
- 1984
Operation Shtreimel
Movie
Jungle Warriors
Cesar Santiago
- 1982
When I Am King
Sir Blackstone Hardtack
- 1981
- 1980
1970s
- 1979
- 1978
- 1977
- 1976
- 1975
We Are No Angels
Raphael McDonald
Conspiracy of Terror
Pound Supervisor
Carambola's Philosophy: In the Right Pocket
Len
- 1974
Alcohol: The Choice
Movie
Carambola!
Len
- 1973
Gospel Road: A Story of Jesus
Peter
They Call Me Shmil
Shmiel
- 1972
Nahtche and the General
Movie
- 1971
Fishke Bemilu'im
שמיל
- 1970
Madron
Gabe Price (uncredited)
Produced 1
1990s
- 1990
Directed 1
1970s
- 1972
Tel Aviv Call Girls
Director