| Paul Sparer | |
| Birth Name: | Paul Israel Sparer |
| Birth Date: | 19 December 1923 |
| Birth Place: | Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Death Place: | Manhattan, New York, U.S. |
Paul Israel Sparer (December 19, 1923 – November 19, 1999) was an American character actor.
Sparer appeared as Rex Cooper in the soap operas Somerset and Another World. He was also known for narrating the anthology TV series Tales from the Darkside. His film roles include Loving and The House on Carroll Street while television appearances include Armstrong Circle Theatre, Kojak, The Adams Chronicles, Lou Grant and . He also appeared in the first episode of Law & Order, "Prescription for Death".
Sparer was born in Boston, Massachusetts. He was married to actress Nancy Marchand. Sparer died in Manhattan in 1999.[1]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Loving | Marve | ||
| 1978 | King of the Gypsies | Dave's Doctor | ||
| 1987 | Hiding Out | Judge | ||
| 1988 | The House on Carroll Street | Randolph Slote | ||
| 1990 | Law and Order | Dr. Edward Auster | Episode 1, "Prescription for Death" |