
Paul Lazar
Known For
Acting
Born
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.
Most Known For

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
as Sid Gabbert

Law & Order: Criminal Intent
as Donald

Miami Vice
as David Sugarman

Third Watch
as Erik

Snowpiercer
as Paul

The Adventures of Pete & Pete
as Bob Oppenheimer

Philadelphia
as Dr. Klenstein

Law & Order: Trial by Jury
as Dave Baker

Experimenter
as Paul Errara

The Host
as American Doctor

Lisey's Story
as Thomas Fenton

Speechless
as Harry

The Silence of the Lambs
as Pilcher

Streamers
as MP Lieutenant

29th Street
as Needle Nose Nipton

The Manchurian Candidate
as Gillespie

Beloved
as General Store Proprietor

Lorenzo's Oil
as Professor Duncan

Married to the Mob
as Tommy Boyle

The Substitute 2: School's Out
as Mack Weathers