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Paul L. Smith(1936-2012)

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  • Director
  • Producer
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Paul L. Smith in Midnight Express (1978)
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Sonny Boy (1989)
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Paul L. Smith was born on 24 June 1936 in Everett, Massachusetts, USA. He was an actor and director, known for Dune (1984), Maverick (1994) and Popeye (1980). He was married to Eve Smith. He died on 25 April 2012 in Ra'anana, Israel.
BornJune 24, 1936
DiedApril 25, 2012(75)
BornJune 24, 1936
DiedApril 25, 2012(75)
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Known for

Sean Young and Kyle MacLachlan in Dune (1984)
Dune
6.3
  • The Beast Rabban(as Paul Smith)
  • 1984
Jodie Foster, Mel Gibson, and James Garner in Maverick (1994)
Maverick
7.0
  • The Archduke
  • 1994
Robin Williams, Shelley Duvall, and Wesley Ivan Hurt in Popeye (1980)
Popeye
5.4
  • Bluto
  • 1980
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Brigitte Nielsen in Red Sonja (1985)
Red Sonja
5.1
  • Falkon(as Paul Smith)
  • 1985

Credits

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Actor

  • Martin Sheen, Traci Bingham, Angie Everhart, and Eva Halina Rich in D.R.E.A.M. Team (1999)
    D.R.E.A.M. Team
    4.6
    TV Movie
    • Vladimir Corzon (as Paul Smith)
    • 1999
  • Jodie Foster, Mel Gibson, and James Garner in Maverick (1994)
    Maverick
    7.0
    • The Archduke
    • 1994
  • John Newton in Desert Kickboxer (1992)
    Desert Kickboxer
    4.2
    • Santos
    • 1992
  • Eye of the Widow (1991)
    Eye of the Widow
    3.8
    • Elko
    • 1991
  • Crossing the Line (1990)
    Crossing the Line
    4.9
    • Joe Kapinski
    • 1990
  • Caged Fury (1990)
    Caged Fury
    3.9
    • Head Guard (as Paul Smith)
    • 1990
  • Crazy Camera (1989)
    Crazy Camera
    4.5
    • (as Paul Smith)
    • 1989
  • The Hired Gun (1989)
    The Hired Gun
    4.3
    • Wounded Man
    • 1989
  • You're Famous (1989)
    You're Famous
    5.9
    • Paul (as Paul Smith)
    • 1989
  • Donald Pleasence, Herbert Lom, Paul L. Smith, Frank Stallone, Sarah Maur Ward, Brenda Vaccaro, and Neil McCarthy in Ten Little Indians (1989)
    Ten Little Indians
    4.7
    • Mr. Rodgers
    • 1989
  • Sonny Boy (1989)
    Sonny Boy
    5.7
    • Slue
    • 1989
  • Death Chase (1988)
    Death Chase
    4.5
    • Steele (as Paul Smith)
    • 1988
  • Outlaw Force (1988)
    Outlaw Force
    4.0
    • Inspector Wainright
    • 1988
  • Terminal Entry (1987)
    Terminal Entry
    4.4
    • Stewart (as Paul Smith)
    • 1987
  • Rebecca Ferratti in Gor (1987)
    Gor
    3.5
    • Surbus
    • 1987

Director

  • Tel Aviv Call Girls (1972)
    Tel Aviv Call Girls
    5.9
    • Director
    • 1972
  • War of 20 Years (1970)
    War of 20 Years
    • Director
    • 1970

Producer

  • Caged Fury (1990)
    Caged Fury
    3.9
    • associate producer (as Paul Smith)
    • 1990
  • Terminal Entry (1987)
    Terminal Entry
    4.4
    • associate producer (as Paul Smith)
    • 1987

Videos3

Sonny Boy
Trailer 2:24
Sonny Boy
Red Sonja
Trailer 2:10
Red Sonja
Red Sonja
Trailer 2:10
Red Sonja
Crimewave
Trailer 2:24
Crimewave

Personal details

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  • Alternative names
    • P. L. Smith
  • Height
    • 6′ 2¾″ (1.90 m)
  • Born
    • June 24, 1936
    • Everett, Massachusetts, USA
  • Died
    • April 25, 2012
    • Ra'anana, Israel(undisclosed)
  • Spouse
    • Eve Smith? - April 25, 2012 (his death, 1 child)
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Interview

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    Had a black belt in Tae Kwon Do.
  • Quotes
    Do I like acting? Let me put it this way: they pay me to do it what if I was rich I would pay them to let me do.
  • Trademarks
      Often plays imposing, menacing villains

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  • When did Paul L. Smith die?
    April 25, 2012
  • How did Paul L. Smith die?
    Undisclosed
  • How old was Paul L. Smith when he died?
    75 years old
  • Where did Paul L. Smith die?
    Ra'anana, Israel
  • When was Paul L. Smith born?
    June 24, 1936

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