
Paul L. Smith
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.
Acting (44 movies)

Popeye
1980

Crimewave
1985

Carambola's Philosophy: In the Right Pocket
1975

Maverick
1994

Red Sonja
1985

Pieces
1982

Death Chase
1988

Sonny Boy
1989

Gor
1987

Return of the Tiger
1977

Disaster on the Coastliner
1979

Ten Little Indians
1989

They Call Me Shmil
1973

Carambola!
1974

Operation Shtreimel
1984

Convoy Buddies
1975

The Diamond Peddlers
1976

D.R.E.A.M. Team
1999

Sno-Line
1985

We Are No Angels
1975

The In-Laws
1979

Outlaw Force
1988

Caged Fury
1990

The Salamander
1981

The Protector
1985

Desert Kickboxer
1992

When I Am King
1982

Alcohol: The Choice
1974

Haunted Honeymoon
1986

Gospel Road: A Story of Jesus
1973

Crossing the Line
1990

The Hired Gun
1989

Eye of the Widow
1991

Jungle Warriors
1984

Dune
1984

Going in Style
1979

Midnight Express
1978

21 Hours at Munich
1976

Conspiracy of Terror
1975

Madron
1970

Fishke Bemilu'im
1971

You're Famous
1989

Crazy Camera
1989

Terminal Entry
1988
Directing (1 movie)
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