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Paul D'Amato

American actor (1949-2024) · United States · On the map · Actors · Died at 74

Paul D'Amato was an American actor best known for his appearance as the lead antagonist in the hockey film Slap Shot. Apart from films, he also acted in various television series and stage productions, often cast as a thug or henchman.

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2024Died19 February 20242009The UnusualsSeries2007The Living WakeFilm, Rutger2001Law & Order: Criminal IntentSeries, Nesci2000The OpportunistsFilm, Dylan1999Six Ways to SundayFilm, Fishetti1997Destination AnywhereFilm, Preacher1990Law & OrderSeries, Delbert Kort1987SuspectFilm, Michael1986A Case of Deadly ForceFilm, Mike FaganF/XFilm, 1986Gallagher1982American PlayhouseSeries1980Heaven's GateFilm, Bearded Mercenary1979FirepowerFilm, Tagua1978Heaven Can WaitFilm, Swimmer's Friend (uncredited)The Deer HunterFilm, 1978Sergeant1977Code RSeries, JacobsSlap ShotFilm, 1977Tim McCrackenThe Deadliest SeasonFilm, 1977Dave Eskanazi1974The Six Million Dollar ManSeries, Phil Brady1949Born2 October 1949

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  • The Deer Hunter 1978
  • Slap Shot 1977
  • Heaven's Gate 1980
  • Heaven Can Wait 1978
  • Suspect 1987

Filmography 13

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Television 6

About this person

Country
United States
Category
Actors
Type
Actor
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1949 to 2024 · aged 74

In the same film or series as Paul

Michael O'HareAlso in A Case of Deadly Force (1986)Richard GantAlso in Suspect (1987)George GrizzardAlso in Firepower (1979)Andrew DugganAlso in The Deadliest Season (1977)Shirley StolerAlso in The Deer Hunter (1978)Colombe JacobsenAlso in The Living Wake (2007)