Paul Shenar

Movie Actor

Birthday February 12, 1936

Birth Sign Aquarius

Birthplace Milwaukee, WI

DEATH DATE Oct 11, 1989 (53)

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About

He played the murderous drug lord Alejandro Sosa in the 1983 mobster classic, Scarface. His other credits include Best Seller, The Big Blue, and Raw Deal.

Before Fame

He began acting in local stage productions, and served in the United States Air Force.

Trivia

His dark features and booming voice made him a popular selection for villain roles, including the unscrupulous Jenner in Don Bluth's The Secret of NIMH.

Family Life

He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, as one of four children of Mary Rosella and Eugene Joseph Shenar.

Associated With

Brian De Palma directed Scarface, the film in which Shenar played a memorable role.