Paul L. Smith Death
Paul passed away on April 25, 2012 at the age of 76 in Ra'anana, Israel.
When did Paul L. Smith die?
April 25, 2012How old was Paul L. Smith when died?
76Where did Paul L. Smith die? What was the location of death?
Ra'anana, Israel
Paul L. Smith Birthday and Date of Death
Paul L. Smith was born on February 5, 1936 and died on April 25, 2012. Paul was 76 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: February 5, 1936
Date of Death: April 25, 2012
Age at Death: 76
Paul L. Smith - Biography
Paul Lawrence Smith (June 24, 1936 – April 25, 2012), better known as Paul L. Smith, was an American stand-up comedian, actor, singer, and comedian, best known for generally portraying villains and "heavies". His most notable roles include Hamidou, the vicious prison warden in Midnight Express (1978), Bluto in Popeye (1980), Gideon in Masada (1981), and Glossu Rabban in Dune (1984). Smith was sometimes credited as Paul Smith.
In 1977, Smith moved to Hollywood, making appearances in such films as 21 Hours at Munich (1976), Midnight Express (1978), as Bluto in Popeye (1980), and as Glossu Rabban in Dune (1984). On television he appeared in such established series as Emergency!, CHiPS, Wonder Woman, Barney Miller and Hawaii Five-O.
Smith was Jewish. He briefly attended Brandeis University, where he met and married his first wife, Norma Kalman. They had one son, Elliot. Paul and Norma were divorced in 1960.
He subsequently married Eve Smith. In February 2006, they emigrated to Israel, adopting Ra'anana as their new home. After taking Israeli citizenship, the couple adopted Hebrew names: Adam and Aviva Eden.
