Quick Facts
Born:
1936-02-12
Birthplace:
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Credits:
40 Total Roles
Paul Shenar
Acting
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Biography
Paul Shenar (February 12, 1936 – October 11, 1989) was an American actor. He is best known for his roles in Scarface (1982), Raw Deal (1986), and The Big Blue (1998). A veteran of the Broadway stage, he was one of the founding members of the American Conservatory Theater in 1965. Shenar was diagnosed with HIV/AIDS in 1983, and died from the disease in 1989 at age 53.
Known For
Scarface
Alejandro Sosa
The Big Blue
Dr. Laurence
The Secret of NIMH
Jenner (voice)
Raw Deal
Paulo Rocca
Columbo
Sergeant Young
Wonder Woman
Lieutenant Wertz
The Bionic Woman
Self
Roots
John Carrington
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | The Big Blue MOVIE | Dr. Laurence |
| 1987 | Best Seller MOVIE | David Madlock |
| 1987 | Man on Fire MOVIE | Ettore |
| 1987 | The Bedroom Window MOVIE | Collin |
| 1986 | Dark Mansions MOVIE | Phillip Drake |
| 1986 | Raw Deal MOVIE | Paulo Rocca |
| 1986 | Dream Lover MOVIE | Ben Gardner |
| 1985 | Streets of Justice MOVIE | J. Elliott Sloan |
| 1985 | Spenser: For Hire TV | Self |
| 1985 | Brass MOVIE | Schuyler Ross |