
Known For
Acting
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.
Movie Appearances

The Silence of the Lambs
as Pilcher
1991

Sweet Relief
as Mr. McDaniel
2023

Women & Men 2: In Love There Are No Rules
as Ad Man
1991

On the Run
as Cabbie
1999

Six Ways to Sunday
as Hyman
1999

Memories
2021

From Other Worlds
as Larry
2004
The Next Big One: A Comedy with Three Potential Problems
as Bill Allen
TBA

Suits
as Mitchell Mitnick
1999

The Stars Fell on Henrietta
as Seymour
1995

Henry Fool
as Doctor
1998

The Favor
as Mr. Smith
2007

The Debt
as The Salesman
1993

Married to the Mob
as Tommy Boyle
1988

Philadelphia
as Dr. Klenstein
1993

Mickey Blue Eyes
as Ritchie Vitale
1999

Money Kings
as Rocky
1998

Snowpiercer
as Paul
2013

Los Locos
as Buck
1997

Ghostwritten
as Mark Brooks
2022
TV Appearances

Queens Supreme
2003

Law & Order: Trial by Jury
as Dave Baker
2005

Lisey's Story
as Thomas Fenton
2021

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
as Sid Gabbert
1999

Law & Order: Criminal Intent
as Donald
2001

Wonderland
as Willie Watches
2000

Third Watch
as Erik
1999

Miami Vice
as David Sugarman
1984

The Adventures of Pete & Pete
as Bob Oppenheimer
1993