In a business that burns through people quickly, Paul Lazar is a long-distance runner with a body of work built one job at a time. The filmography leans toward drama. Television and film have both stayed in regular use across the career. 'The Silence of the Lambs' is the title most people reach for first, with Pilcher at the center of it. 'Snowpiercer' is close behind in visibility.
Paul Lazar
Actor
In a business that burns through people quickly, Paul Lazar is a long-distance runner with a body of work built one job at a time. The filmography leans toward drama. Television and film have both stayed in regular use across the career. 'The Silence of the Lambs' is the title most people reach for first, with Pilcher at the center of it. 'Snowpiercer' is close behind in visibility.
38 Movies
Plays Paul
Snowpiercer
2013
Plays Gillespie
The Manchurian Candidate
2004
Plays American Doctor
The Host
2006
Plays Dr. Klenstein
Philadelphia
1993
Plays Pilcher
The Silence of the Lambs
1991
Plays Paul Errara
Experimenter
2015
Plays Tommy Boyle
Married to the Mob
1988
Plays Harry
Speechless
1994
Plays Timmy
Trapped in Paradise
1994
Plays General Store Proprietor
Beloved
1998
Plays Needle Nose Nipton
29th Street
1991
Plays Festival Chairman
New York City Serenade
2007
Plays MP Lieutenant
Streamers
1983
Plays Professor Duncan
Lorenzo's Oil
1992
Plays Ritchie Vitale
Mickey Blue Eyes
1999
Plays Medical Examiner
Anamorph
2007
Plays Quarry Cop 1
Cymbeline
2014
Plays Seymour
The Stars Fell on Henrietta
1995
Plays Restaurant Man #2
Lulu on the Bridge
1998
Plays Bank Manager
2BPerfectlyHonest
2004
Plays Doctor
Henry Fool
1998
Plays Cabbie
On the Run
1999
Plays Fred
No Such Thing
2002
Plays Rocky
Money Kings
1998
Plays Mitchell Mitnick
Suits
1999
Plays Larry
From Other Worlds
2004
Plays Hyman
Six Ways to Sunday
1999
Plays Sam
How to Seduce Difficult Women
2009
Plays Mr. Smith
The Favor
2007
Plays Buck
Los Locos
1997
Plays The Salesman
The Debt
1993
7 TV Shows
Plays Thomas Fenton
Lisey's Story
2021
Plays Willie Watches
Wonderland
2000
Plays Dave Baker
Law & Order: Trial by Jury
2005
Plays Donald
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
2001
Plays Erik
Third Watch
1999
Plays David Sugarman
Miami Vice
1984
Plays Bob Oppenheimer
The Adventures of Pete & Pete
1993
Plays Sid Gabbert
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
1999
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most famous roles of Paul Lazar?
Paul Lazar is best known for roles in The Silence of the Lambs, Snowpiercer, Philadelphia.
How many movies has Paul Lazar been in?
Over a 43-year career (since 1983), Paul Lazar has appeared in 38 movies and 7 TV shows.
What was Paul Lazar's first movie?
The career of Paul Lazar began with Streamers (1983).
What is Paul Lazar's most recent movie or series?
Paul Lazar's most recent release is All the Words on the Page, which premiered on June 19, 2024.
What TV shows has Paul Lazar appeared in?
On television, Paul Lazar has appeared in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Miami Vice, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Third Watch.
Paul Lazar
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.