Paul L. Smith
Acting
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
1999D.R.E.A.M. Team
Vladimir Corzon (as Paul Smith)
1994Maverick
The Archduke
1992Desert Kickboxer
Santos
1991Eye of the Widow
Elko
1990Caged Fury
Head Guard
1990Crossing the Line
Joe Kapinski
1989Sonny Boy
Slue
1989Ten Little Indians
Elmo Rodgers
1989The Hired Gun
Wounded Man
1989You're Famous
1989Crazy Camera
1988Death Chase
Steele
1988Outlaw Force
Inspector Wainright
1988Terminal Entry
Stewart
1987Gor
Serbus
1986Haunted Honeymoon
Dr. Paul Abbot
1985Crimewave
Faron Crush
1985Red Sonja
Falkon
1985Sno-Line
Duval
1985The Protector
Mr. Booar (uncredited)
1984Operation Shtreimel
1984Jungle Warriors
Cesar Santiago
1984Dune
The Beast Rabban
1982Pieces
Willard
