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Paul Le Mat

Paul Le Mat

Actor · born 22 September 1945 · Rahway, New Jersey, USA

Paul Le Mat (born September 22, 1945) is an American actor. He first came to prominence with his role in American Graffiti (1973); his performance was met with critical acclaim and earned him the Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year – Actor.

Le Mat's breakout performance in George Lucas's American Graffiti landed him the lead role in box office hit Aloha, Bobby and Rose (1975). He also is known for his work in the Jonathan Demme films Handle with Care (1977) and Melvin and Howard (1980). He won another Golden Globe award for his performance in the TV film The Burning Bed (1984) and starred in the cult film Puppet Master (1989), which spawned a franchise.

Where to start: American History X (1998).

As actor 36

TV shows 3

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Paul Le Mat movie?

By viewer score, American History X (1998) at 8.3/10.

What are Paul Le Mat’s most popular movies?

American History X, American Graffiti, Puppetmaster.

How many movies has Paul Le Mat made?

36 films on TMDB, 36 as actor.

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