Paul L. Smith
Person
1
Popularity
54
Credits
1939
Born
USA
Origin
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.
Known For
Acting
Birthday
1939-02-05
Place of Birth
Everett, Massachusetts, USA
Died
2012-04-25
Also Known As
Paul Smith, Bob Spencer, Paul Lawrence Smith
