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Paul Herman
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Paul Herman

1946 – 2022 · Brooklyn, New York, USA · Active 1975–2019

Born in 1946, Paul Herman was an American actor known for his compelling performances in cult and crime cinema. He appears in Evil Never Sleeps (1995) as well as Sleepers (1996), where he brings a gritty authenticity to his characters that resonates within the genre. With a career that spanned several decades, Herman's work often intersected with prominent filmmakers, contributing to the rich tapestry of 1990s cinema. His background in both acting and managing a café frequented by artists and mobsters added a unique edge to his roles.

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Evil Never Sleeps

Evil Never Sleeps

1995 ★ 3.4
as Toughguy

Traumatized after witnessing her jealous husband kill her adulterous lover and then himself, an unbalanced, nymphomaniac young woman finds herself stalked by an unknown assailant, but she cannot make anyone believe her desperate situation.

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Filmography

56 credits
2010s 5 credits
2019
The Irishman as Whispers DiTullio
Movie ★ 7.6
2015
Joy as Rifle Man
Movie ★ 6.6
2013
American Hustle as Alfonse Simone
Movie ★ 6.9
2012
Movie ★ 7.2
2010
Little Fockers as Caricature Artist
Movie ★ 5.7
2000s 6 credits
2009
Crazy Heart as Jack Greene
Movie ★ 6.9
2008
Movie ★ 5.4
2007
We Own the Night as Spiro Giavannis
Movie ★ 6.7
2004
Entourage as Marvin
TV ★ 7.4
2002
Analyze That as Joey Boots
Movie ★ 5.8
2001
15 Minutes as Paulie
Movie ★ 5.9
1990s 23 credits
1999
The Sopranos as Peter 'Beansie' Gaeta
TV ★ 8.7
1999
The Sopranos as Beansie Gaeta
TV ★ 8.7
1998
One as Ted Raczca
Movie ★ 8.0
1998
On the Line as Det. Ed Carlin
Movie ★ 3.2
1998
Starstruck as Saul Spengler
Movie ★ 6.1
1997
Fathers' Day as Mr. Barmore
Movie ★ 5.5
1997
Cop Land as Game Operator
Movie ★ 6.8
1997
Movie ★ 6.6
1997
Movie ★ 5.2
1996
For Life or Death as Duke Holgrave
Movie ★ 6.5
1996
The Fan as Seedy Suit Guy
Movie ★ 6.0
1996
Sleepers as Court Bailiff
Movie ★ 7.6
1995
Terrified as Toughguy
Movie ★ 4.4
1995
Heat as Sergeant Heinz
Movie ★ 7.9
1995
Casino as Gambler in Phone Booth
Movie ★ 8.0
1995
Mighty Aphrodite as Ricky's Friend
Movie ★ 6.7
1994
Movie ★ 7.0
1994
Movie ★ 7.1
1994
Movie ★ 5.2
1992
In the Soup as E-Z Rent-A-Car Clerk
Movie ★ 6.7
1990
GoodFellas as Dealer
Movie ★ 8.5
1990
Quick Change as Interrogating Policeman
Movie ★ 6.7
1990
Cadillac Man as Tony Dipino
Movie ★ 5.8
1980s 20 credits
1989
New York Stories as Detective Flynn / Clifford, The Doorman / Cop
Movie ★ 6.2
1989
Next of Kin as Tony Antonelli
Movie ★ 5.9
1989
Rooftops as Jimmy
Movie ★ 4.8
1988
The Big Blue as Taxi Driver in U.S.A
Movie ★ 7.5
1988
Big as Schizo
Movie ★ 7.2
1988
Movie ★ 7.2
1987
Radio Days as Burglar
Movie ★ 7.1
1987
The Squeeze as Freddy
Movie ★ 5.0
1986
The Color of Money as Player in Casino Bar
Movie ★ 6.9
1986
At Close Range as Salesman
Movie ★ 6.8
1985
Movie ★ 7.4
1985
Brass as Uniformed Officer
Movie ★ 5.0
1985
TV ★ 7.1
1984
Movie ★ 6.3
1984
Movie ★ 8.4
1984
The Cotton Club as Policeman #1
Movie ★ 6.5
1984
Falling in Love as Engineer
Movie ★ 6.7
1984
Miami Vice as Jimmy Roth
TV ★ 7.5
1983
Easy Money as Bar Owner
Movie ★ 6.0
1982
Movie ★ 5.0
1970s 1 credit
1975
Saturday Night Live as Bowler (uncredited)
TV ★ 6.9
s 1 credit
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