Paul Lazar

Paul Lazar

Biography

Paul Lazar is an American actor, director, and teacher. As an actor he is best known for his collaborations with Jonathan Demme, having appeared in six of Demme’s films including The Silence of the Lambs (1991). In addition to his film work, he is co-founder of Big Dance Theatre and an associate member of The Wooster Group, and currently teaches theater at Harvard.

🎬 Movies Featuring Paul Lazar

Sweet Relief

Sweet Relief (2023)

as Mr. McDaniel
10 Crosby

10 Crosby (2016)

as Older Doorman
Cymbeline

Cymbeline (2014)

as Quarry Cop 1
Rachel Getting Married

Rachel Getting Married (2008)

as Rehearsal Dinner Guest
Anamorph

Anamorph (2007)

as Medical Examiner
The Host

The Host (2006)

as American Doctor
Suits

Suits (1999)

as Mitchell Mitnick
Beloved

Beloved (1998)

as General Store Proprietor
Subway Stories

Subway Stories (1997)

as Mr. Nervous (segment "Subway Car from Hell")
Toe Tags

Toe Tags (1996)

as Coroner's Assistant
Philadelphia

Philadelphia (1993)

as Dr. Klenstein
The Debt

The Debt (1993)

as The Salesman
Brace Up!

Brace Up! (1993)

as Fyodor Ilyich Kulygin
Lorenzo's Oil

Lorenzo's Oil (1992)

as Professor Duncan
29th Street

29th Street (1991)

as Needle Nose Nipton
Streamers

Streamers (1983)

as MP Lieutenant