Paul L. Smith

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birthdate = Birth date and age|1939|02|05
birthplace = Everett, Massachusetts, US

Paul L. Smith (born February 5, 1939) is 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. He is sometimes credited as Paul Smith or Paul Lawrence Smith.

Personal life

Paul L. Smith's first acting role was in the 1960 film "Exodus" which was filmed in Israel. This was his first visit to the country. He returned to Israel in 1967 as a Mahal volunteer in the Six Day War and stayed there until 1973. In that time he participated in five productions filmed in Israel. He also met Eve, and the two lived in Tel Aviv. They later moved to Italy, and then to Hollywood in 1977.

They emigrated to Israel in February 2006, adopting Ra'anana as their home. Since taking Israeli citizenship the couple adopted Hebrew names: Adam and Aviva Eden.

elected filmography

* Hamidou in "Midnight Express" (1978)
* Bluto in "Popeye" (1980)
* Willard in "Pieces" (1983)
* Paul (Mob Boss) in "Return Of The Tiger (film)" (1984)
* Glossu Rabban|Rabban in "Dune" (1984)
* Falkon in "Red Sonja" (1985)
* Faron Crush in "Crimewave" (1985)
* Dr. Paul Abbot in "Haunted Honeymoon" (1986)
* Surbus in "Gor" (1988)
* Head guard in "Caged Fury" (1989)
* The Archduke in "Maverick" (1994).

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