Paul L. Smith
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.
Filmography (54 titles)
Eric Falk: Sunshine-Judo auf Ibiza
(archive footage) · 2014
5.4MovieD.R.E.A.M. Team
Vladimir Corzon (as Paul Smith) · 1999
6.9MovieMaverick
The Archduke · 1994
4.1MovieDesert Kickboxer
Santos · 1992
3.4MovieEye of the Widow
Elko · 1991
5.2MovieCrossing the Line
Joe Kapinski · 1990
4.1MovieCaged Fury
Head Guard · 1990
4.9MovieTen Little Indians
Elmo Rodgers · 1989
4.9MovieSonny Boy
Slue · 1989
8.0MovieThe Hired Gun
Wounded Man · 1989
3.5MovieYou're Famous
1989
8.5MovieCrazy Camera
1989
3.7MovieDeath Chase
Steele · 1988
5.2MovieOutlaw Force
Inspector Wainright · 1988
4.1MovieTerminal Entry
Stewart · 1987
3.8MovieGor
Serbus · 1987
5.4MovieHaunted Honeymoon
Dr. Paul Abbot · 1986
7.0MovieSno-Line
Duval · 1985
6.0MovieThe Protector
Mr. Booar (uncredited) · 1985
5.5MovieCrimewave
Faron Crush · 1985
5.4MovieRed Sonja
Falkon · 1985
6.2MovieDune
The Beast Rabban · 1984
5.3MovieOperation Shtreimel
1984
4.1MovieJungle Warriors
Cesar Santiago · 1984
5.9MoviePieces
Willard · 1982
9.0MovieWhen I Am King
Sir Blackstone Hardtack · 1982
5.5MovieThe Salamander
The Surgeon · 1981
7.0ShowMasada
Gideon · 1981
5.6MoviePopeye
Bluto · 1980
6.9MovieGoing in Style
Radio Announcer · 1979