Paul Lawrence Smith (June 24, 1936 – April 25, 2012) was an American actor.
He was notable for his deep voice and imposing appearance, and was best known for his roles in Midnight Express, Popeye, Masada, 1984's Dune and Red Sonja.
Fascinated by Israel since he played a small part in Otto Preminger’s Exodus and himself being of Jewish heritage, Smith moved there after he retired from acting. He was married twice, to Norma Kalman and Eve Smith, the latter being married to him until his death in 2012.
Works with Paul L. Smith:
- 1960 Exodus: Peretz Geffner – Jewish Prisoner (Uncredited Role)
- 1970 Madron: Gabe Price (Uncredited)
- 1971 Fishke Goes To War: Shmil
- 1973 Gospel Road A Story Of Jesus: Peter
- 1973 They Call Me Shmil: Shmiel
- 1974 Carambola: Clem Rodovam
- 1975 Carambolas Philosophy In The Right Pocket: Len
- 1975 Convoy Buddies: Butch
- 1975 We Are No Angels: Raphael McDonald
- 1975 Conspiracy Of Terror: Pound Supervisor (Made-for-TV Movie)
- 1976 The Diamond Peddlers: Simone / Toby
- 1976 Twenty One Hours At Munich: Gutfreund (TV Movie)
- 1978 Return Of The Tiger: Paul the Westerner
- 1978 Midnight Express: Hamidou
- 1979 The In-Laws: Mo
- 1979 The Frisco Kid: Person on Philadelphia Dock (Uncredited)
- 1979 Disaster on the Coastliner: Jim Waterman / Victor Prescott (TV Movie)
- 1979 Going in Style (1979): Radio Announcer
- 1980 Popeye: Bluto
- 1981 The Salamander: The Surgeon
- 1982 When I Am King: Sir Blackstone Hardtack
- 1982 Pieces: Willard
- 1984 Jungle Warriors: Cesar Santiago
- 1984 Dune: Glossu Rabban
- 1985 Crimewave: Faron Crush
- 1985 Red Sonja: Falkon
- 1986 Haunted Honeymoon: Dr. Paul Abbot
- 1987 Outlaw of Gor: Surbus
- 1987 Terminal Entry: Stewart
- 1988 Death Chase: Steele
- 1989 Sonny Boy: Slue
- 1989 Ten Little Indians: Rodgers
- 1990 Caged Fury: Head Guard
- 1990 Crossing The Line: Joe Kapinski
- 1991 Eye Of The Widow: Elko
- 1992 Desert Kickboxer: Santos
- 1994 Maverick: The Archduke
- 1999 DREAM Team: Vladimir Corzon
Television
- 1963 Have Gun – Will Travel: Sven (1 episode)
- 1965 Homicide: Dudley Stark (1 episode)
- 1974 Emergency!: Security Director (1 episode)
- 1978 Chi Ps: Announcer (1 episode)
- 1979 Wonder Woman: Simon Rohan (1 episode)
- 1979 Barney Miller: Leon Stipanich (1 episode)
- 1979 Hawaii Five-O: Andy Kamoku (1 episode)
- 1981 Masada: Gideon
- 1983 Sadat: King Farouk
