Paul Israel Sparer (December 19, 1923 – November 19, 1999) was an American character actor.

Career

Sparer 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

Sparer was born in Boston, Massachusetts to a Jewish family. He was married to actress Nancy Marchand. Sparer died in Manhattan in 1999.[1]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
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

  1. ^ "Paid Notice: Deaths SPARER, PAUL". The New York Times. December 7, 1999. Retrieved December 20, 2021.


Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Sparer
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