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Acting
Paul Shenar
Paul Shenar is best known for Columbo, Wonder Woman, The Bionic Woman and Roots. Paul Shenar was born on February 12, 1936. Paul Shenar died on October 11, 1989 at the age of 53.
- Born
- February 12, 1936
- Place of birth
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
- Died
- October 11, 1989 (53 years old)
Biography
Paul Shenar (February 12, 1936 – October 11, 1989) was an American actor. He is best known for his roles in Scarface (1982), Raw Deal (1986), and The Big Blue (1998). A veteran of the Broadway stage, he was one of the founding members of the American Conservatory Theater in 1965. Shenar was diagnosed with HIV/AIDS in 1983, and died from the disease in 1989 at age 53.
Known for
Filmography
- 1985Spenser: For Hire
- 1983Scarecrow and Mrs. King
- 1981Dynasty
- 1980Beulah LandRoscoe Corlay
- 1979Hart to HartMichael Shillingford
- 1977Young Dan'l Boone
- 1977Logan's RunDavid Eakins
- 1977RootsJohn Carrington
- 1976The Bionic Woman
- 1975Wonder WomanLieutenant Wertz
- 1975Ellery Queen
- 1974Petrocelli
- 1973KojakArthur Harris
- 1971ColumboSergeant Young
- 1969Hawaii Five-OChadwick
- 1967MannixJohnny Sands
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Paul Shenar been in?
Paul Shenar is best known for Columbo, Wonder Woman, The Bionic Woman and Roots.
When was Paul Shenar born?
Paul Shenar was born on February 12, 1936. (Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA)
How old is Paul Shenar?
Paul Shenar died on October 11, 1989 at the age of 53.
Updated: October 30, 2026 ·