Paul L. Smith
Actor

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Paul L. Smith was an American actor, director, and producer born on June 24, 1936 in Everett, Massachusetts. He was best known for his roles in Popeye (1980), Maverick (1994), and Dune (1984). He was married to Eve and passed away on April 25, 2012 in Ra'anana, Israel.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Actor, Director, Producer
Birth Day June 24, 1936
Birth Place  Everett, Massachusetts, United States
Age 84 YEARS OLD
Died On April 25, 2012(2012-04-25) (aged 75)\nRa'anana, Israel
Birth Sign Cancer
Other names Paul Smith Paul Lawrence Smith
Alma mater Brandeis University
Occupation Actor
Years active 1963–1999
Height 6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Spouse(s) Norma Kalman (m. ?–1960; divorced) Eve Smith (m. ?–2012; his death)
Children 1

💰 Net worth: $12 Million (2024)

Paul L. Smith, a multi-talented individual recognized for his contributions in the entertainment industry, has amassed an estimated net worth of $12 million by 2024. Hailing from the United States, Smith has made a name for himself as an actor, director, and producer. Renowned for his versatile performances, he has captivated audiences worldwide with his exceptional talent and dedication to his craft. With an impressive repertoire of work spanning several decades, Paul L. Smith's net worth is a testament to his successful career and his significant impact on the world of film and television.

Biography/Timeline

1954

Born in Everett, Massachusetts, Smith was raised in Miami, graduating in 1954 from Miami Senior High School where he played football and became a High School All American. He transferred from Brandeis University to Florida State University on a football scholarship graduating in 1959 with a B.S. degree in Philosophy.

1960

Smith was of Jewish religion. 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. Smith married Eve Smith. In February 2006, they immigrated to Israel, adopting Ra'anana as their new home. After taking Israeli citizenship, the couple adopted Hebrew names: Adam and Aviva Eden.

1967

Smith's first acting role was in Exodus, which was filmed in Israel. This was his first visit to the country. In 1967, Smith returned to Israel as a Mahal volunteer in the Six-Day War and stayed there until 1973. In that time, he participated in 5 productions filmed in Israel.

1977

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).

2012

On April 25, 2012, Smith died in Ra'anana. The cause of death is unconfirmed.

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