Paul L. Smith
Biography
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.
Known For
Top 40 Movies
Dune
1984
Popeye
1980
Maverick
1994
Red Sonja
1985
Midnight Express
1978
The Protector
1985
Crimewave
1985
Gor
1987
Caged Fury
1990
The In-Laws
1979
Desert Kickboxer
1992
Pieces
1982
Outlaw Force
1988
Haunted Honeymoon
1986
Return of the Tiger
1977
D.R.E.A.M. Team
1999
Disaster on the Coastliner
1979
Ten Little Indians
1989
Terminal Entry
1988
21 Hours at Munich
1976
Going in Style
1979
The Salamander
1981
Sonny Boy
1989
Madron
1970
Eye of the Widow
1991
Sno-Line
1985
Jungle Warriors
1984
Death Chase
1988
Gospel Road: A Story of Jesus
1973
Convoy Buddies
1975
Crossing the Line
1990
Carambola!
1974
Conspiracy of Terror
1975
Alcohol: The Choice
1974
When I Am King
1982
Crazy Camera
1989
The Diamond Peddlers
1976
The Hired Gun
1989
We Are No Angels
1975