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.

Known For

Lisey's Story 2021 ★ 6.1

Experimenter 2015 ★ 6.5

Snowpiercer 2013 ★ 6.9

Rachel Getting Married 2008 ★ 6.3

The Host 2006 ★ 7.0

Law & Order: Trial by Jury 2005 ★ 8.1

The Manchurian Candidate 2004 ★ 6.5

Queens Supreme 2003 ★ 6.1

Law & Order: Criminal Intent 2001 ★ 7.6

Wonderland 2000 ★ 7.2

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit 1999 ★ 8.0

Third Watch 1999 ★ 7.9

Mickey Blue Eyes 1999 ★ 5.7

The Substitute 2: School's Out 1998 ★ 6.4

Beloved 1998 ★ 5.8

Trapped in Paradise 1994 ★ 5.7

Speechless 1994 ★ 5.9

The Adventures of Pete & Pete 1993 ★ 7.7

Philadelphia 1993 ★ 7.7

Lorenzo's Oil 1992 ★ 7.1

The Silence of the Lambs 1991 ★ 8.3

Married to the Mob 1988 ★ 6.0

Miami Vice 1984 ★ 7.4

Streamers 1983 ★ 5.6