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Born:
1945-09-22

Birthplace:
Rahway, New Jersey, USA

Credits:
42 Total Roles

Paul Le Mat

Acting

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Biography

Paul Le Mat (born September 22, 1945) is an American actor. He first came to prominence with his role in American Graffiti (1973); his performance was met with critical acclaim and earned him the Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year – Actor.

Le Mat's breakout performance in George Lucas' American Graffiti landed him the lead role in box office hit Aloha, Bobby and Rose (1975). He also is known for his work in the Jonathan Demme films Handle with Care (1977) and Melvin and Howard (1980). He won another Golden Globe award for his performance in the TV film The Burning Bed (1984) and starred in the cult film Puppet Master (1989), which spawned a franchise.

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Known For

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
2009 Chrome Angels MOVIE Elliot
2006 Tales of the Rat Fink MOVIE Cruisin' (voice)
2004 The Long Shot MOVIE Guido Levits
2001 Big Bad Love MOVIE Monroe
1999 The Outfitters MOVIE Robby
1998 The Making of 'American Graffiti' MOVIE Self
1998 American History X MOVIE McMahon
1997 Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction TV Sheldon Ludovic (segment "Eclipse")
1994 Sensation MOVIE Mitch Snyder
1994 Deep Down MOVIE Ray

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