Paul Israel Sparer (December 19, 1923 – November 19, 1999) was an American character actor.
Paul Sparer | |
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| Born | Paul Israel Sparer December 19, 1923 Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | November 19, 1999 (aged 75) |
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Career
editSparer appeared as Rex Cooper in the soap operas Somerset and Another World. He was also known for narrating the anthology TV series Tales from the Darkside. His film roles include Loving and The House on Carroll Street while television appearances include Armstrong Circle Theatre, Kojak, The Adams Chronicles, Lou Grant and Spenser: For Hire. He also appeared in the first episode of Law & Order, "Prescription for Death".
Personal life
editSparer was born in Boston, Massachusetts. He was married to actress Nancy Marchand. Sparer died in Manhattan in 1999.[1]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1970 | Loving | Marve | |
| 1978 | King of the Gypsies | Dave's Doctor | |
| 1987 | Hiding Out | Judge | |
| 1988 | The House on Carroll Street | Randolph Slote | |
| 1990 | Law and Order | Dr. Edward Auster | Episode 1, "Prescription for Death" |
References
edit- ^ "Paid Notice: Deaths SPARER, PAUL". The New York Times. December 7, 1999. Retrieved December 20, 2021.
External links
edit- Paul Sparer at IMDb