Paul Benjamin
Actor
- Born
- February 4, 1935, Pelion, South Carolina, USA
- Died
- June 28, 2019
- Age
- 84 years old
- Zodiac
- Aquarius
- Total works
- 40 movies, 13 TV shows
- Latest work
- Occupy, Texas (2016)
- Genres
- Drama,Comedy,Thriller
Paul Benjamin is an American actor who made his film debut in Midnight Cowboy (1969). He gained recognition for his role in Barry Shear's Across 110th Street and appeared in notable films such as Don Siegel's Escape from Alcatraz (1979) and Spike Lee's Do The Right Thing. In addition to his film work, Benjamin had a significant television presence, including a recurring role as Al Ervin in the series ER. He also starred in the HBO movie The Man Who Broke 1,000 Chains and participated in the American Masters documentary on Ralph Ellison. His later work included appearances in independent films like The Station Agent and Stanley's Gig.
