Years active 1968–2000 Siblings Wendy Bartel Books Eating Raoul: The Musical | Role Actor Name Paul Bartel | |
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Occupation Actor, director, writer Died May 13, 2000, New York City, New York, United States Parents William Bartel, Jesse Bartel Movies Death Race 2000, Eating Raoul, Cannonball, Lust in the Dust, Private Parts Similar People Mary Woronov, Simone Griffeth, David Carradine, Dick Miller, Allan Arkush | ||
THE SECRET CINEMA 1966 review PAUL BARTEL
Paul Bartel (August 6, 1938 – May 13, 2000) was an American actor, writer and director. Bartel was perhaps most known for his 1982 hit black comedy Eating Raoul, which he wrote, starred in and directed.
Contents
- THE SECRET CINEMA 1966 review PAUL BARTEL
- The Pope Must Diet Trailer 1991
- Life and career
- Death
- Tribute
- Filmography
- References
The Pope Must Diet Trailer 1991
Life and career
Bartel was born in Brooklyn, New York, the son of Jesse and William Bartel, who was an advertising executive. Bartel was openly gay; this influenced his career choice, as he found himself more accepted and afforded more opportunities within the independent film industry than he would have in Hollywood.
In 1979, he was a member of the jury at the 29th Berlin International Film Festival.
Bartel appeared in over 90 movies and TV episodes, including such titles as Eat My Dust (1976), Hollywood Boulevard, Rock 'n' Roll High School (1979), Get Crazy (1983) and Amazon Women on the Moon (1987). He frequently co-starred with friend and former Warhol girl Mary Woronov; the pair appeared in 17 films together, often as husband-and-wife.
Bartel also directed 11 low-budget films, many of which he also acted in or wrote. His started in 1968 with the short The Secret Cinema, a paranoid delusional fantasy of self-referential cinema. He graduated to features in 1972 with the horror-comedy Private Parts. He would go on to direct such cult films as Death Race 2000 (1975), Eating Raoul (1982), Lust in the Dust (1985) and Scenes from the Class Struggle in Beverly Hills (1989).
Death
Bartel died May 13, 2000 of a heart attack two weeks after liver cancer surgery; he was 61 years old. His final screen appearance was a posthumous role as "Dad" alongside Mary Woronov ("Mom") in the 2001 independent film Perfect Fit.
Tribute
The Belgian horror movie Calvaire paid a tribute to the late Bartel – the mad innkeeper character is named "Paul Bartel".
Filmography
Actor
2001
Dinner and a Movie as
Lou Semelhack
2000
Perfect Fit as
Dad
2000
Hamlet as
Osric
1999
Snoops (TV Series) as
Judge Edgar Samms
- Swan Chant (1999) - Judge Edgar Samms
1999
Zoo as
Dr. Rail St. Cloud
1999
Good vs Evil (TV Series) as
Photographer
- To Be or Not to Be Evil (1999) - Photographer
1999
Ally McBeal (TV Series) as
Doctor
- Love's Illusions (1999) - Doctor
1999
Hard Time: The Premonition (TV Movie) as
Proprietor
1999
Dreamers as
Larry Parker
1999
Vengeance Unlimited (TV Series) as
Dentist
- Clique (1999) - Dentist (as Paul Bartrell)
1998
Race as
Moderator
1998
More Tales of the City (TV Mini Series) as
Charles Hillary Lord
- Episode #1.2 (1998) - Charles Hillary Lord
1998
Billy's Hollywood Screen Kiss as
Rex Webster
1998
Chicago Hope (TV Series) as
Rod Brenner
- Psychodrama (1998) - Rod Brenner
1997
The Devil's Child (TV Movie) as
Dr. Zimmerman
1997
The Inheritance (TV Movie) as
Doctor
1997
Skeletons (TV Movie) as
Mayor Dunbar
1997
Boston Common (TV Series) as
Mr. Franklin
- Commander-in-Grief (1997) - Mr. Franklin
1997
Lewis & Clark & George as
Cop
1996
The Elevator as
Acting Coach
1996
Prey of the Jaguar (Video) as
Toymaker
1996
Cybill (TV Series) as
Writer
- Sex, Drugs and Catholicism (1996) - Writer
1996
Bone Chillers (TV Series) as
Mr. Tchort
- Romeo and Ghouliette (1996) - Mr. Tchort
1996
Clueless (TV Series) as
Principal Lehman
- We Shall Overpack (1996) - Principal Lehman
1996
Basquiat as
Henry Geldzahler
1996
Escape from L.A. as
Congressman
1996
Joe's Apartment as
NEA Scout
1996
Red Ribbon Blues as
Fred the Pharmacist
1995
Love and Happiness as
Sulley the Short-Order Cook
1995
Number One Fan as
Director
1995
A Bucket of Blood (TV Movie) as
Older Man
1995
Not Like Us (TV Movie) as
Mortician
1995
Naomi & Wynonna: Love Can Build a Bridge (TV Movie) as
Ralph Emery
1995
The Wacky Adventures of Dr. Boris and Nurse Shirley as
Dr. Boris
1995
The Jerky Boys as
Host at Tut's
1995
The Usual Suspects as
Smuggler
1994
Twin Sitters as
Linguini-covered man
1993
Tales of the City (TV Mini Series) as
Charles Hillary Lord
- Episode #1.3 (1993) - Charles Hillary Lord
- Episode #1.5 (1993) - Charles Hillary Lord
1993
Grief as
Attorney
1993
Acting on Impulse as
Bruno
1992
The Comic Strip Presents (TV Series) as
Oscar Wilde / Jim
- Demonella (1993) - Oscar Wilde
- Wild Turkey (1992) - Jim
1993
Posse as
Mayor Bigwood
1993
Shelf Life as
Various Apparitions
1992
Soulmates as
Boring Professor
1992
The Living End as
Twister Master
1991
The Pope Must Diet as
Monsignor Fitchie
1991
Desire and Hell at Sunset Motel as
The Manager
1991
Liquid Dreams as
Angel
1986
L.A. Law (TV Series) as
Judge Robert L. Daytona
- There Goes the Judge (1991) - Judge Robert L. Daytona
- El Sid (1986) - Judge Robert L. Daytona
1990
Dan Turner, Hollywood Detective (Video) as
Larry Badger
1990
Gremlins 2: The New Batch as
Theatre Manager
1990
Far Out Man as
Weebee Cool
1989
Pucker Up and Bark Like a Dog as
The Director
1989
Scenes from the Class Struggle in Beverly Hills as
Dr. Mo Van De Kamp
1988
Caddyshack II as
Mr. Jamison
1988
Out of the Dark as
Hotel Clerk
1988
Mortuary Academy as
Paul Truscott
1988
Shakedown as
Night Court Judge
1988
Baja Oklahoma (TV Movie) as
Minister
1988
Crime Story (TV Series) as
Dr. Westford
- Femme Fatale (1988) - Dr. Westford
1987
Amazon Women on the Moon as
Doctor (segment "Reckless Youth")
1986
Amazing Stories (TV Series) as
Detective Watts / Dr. Shreck
- Gershwin's Trunk (1987) - Detective Watts
- Secret Cinema (1986) - Dr. Shreck
1987
Munchies as
Dr. Crowder
1986
Killer Party as
Professor Zito
1986
Alfred Hitchcock Presents (TV Series) as
Art Critic
- The Jar (1986) - Art Critic
1986
Chopping Mall as
Paul Bland
1986
Fame (TV Series) as
Claude Hunsicker
- Holmes Sweet Holmes (1986) - Claude Hunsicker
1986
The Longshot as
Blind Man (uncredited)
1985
Follow That Bird as
Grouch Cook
1985
National Lampoon's European Vacation as
Mr. Froeger
1985
Into the Night as
Beverly Wilshire Hotel Doorman
1984
Christine McVie: Love Will Show Us How (Music Video) as
Director
1984
Frankenweenie (Short) as
Mr. Walsh
1984
Not for Publication as
TV Director
1983
Get Crazy as
Dr. Carver
1983
Heart Like a Wheel as
Chef Paul
1982
Trick or Treats as
Bum
1982
White Dog as
Cameraman
1982
Eating Raoul as
Paul Bland
1981
Heartbeeps as
Party Guest
1980
The Hustler of Muscle Beach (TV Movie) as
Director
1979
Rock 'n' Roll High School as
Mr. McGree
1978
Piranha as
Mr. Dumont
1977
Grand Theft Auto as
Groom
1977
Mr. Billion as
Bit Part (uncredited)
1976
Cannonball! as
Lester Marks
1976
Hollywood Boulevard as
Erich Von Leppe
1976
Eat My Dust as
Bruno Smith
1975
Death Race 2000 as
Frankenstein's Doctor (uncredited)
1974
Big Bad Mama as
Guest at Fancy Party (uncredited)
1972
Private Parts as
Man in Park (uncredited)
1970
Hi, Mom! as
Uncle Tom Wood
1969
Utterly Without Redeeming Social Value as
Dr. Emil Krankheit
Director
1996
Clueless (TV Series) (2 episodes)
- Cher, Inc. (1996)
- We Shall Overpack (1996)
1993
The Comic Strip Presents (TV Series) (1 episode)
- Demonella (1993)
1993
Shelf Life
1989
Scenes from the Class Struggle in Beverly Hills
1986
Amazing Stories (TV Series) (2 episodes)
- Gershwin's Trunk (1987)
- Secret Cinema (1986)
1986
The Longshot
1984
Lust in the Dust
1984
Not for Publication
1982
Eating Raoul
1976
Cannonball!
1975
Death Race 2000 (directed by)
1972
Private Parts
1969
Naughty Nurse (Short)
1968
The Secret Cinema (Short)
Writer
1993
The Comic Strip Presents (TV Series) (written by - 1 episode)
- Demonella (1993) - (written by)
1989
Scenes from the Class Struggle in Beverly Hills (story)
1988
Mortuary Academy (screenwriter)
-
Amazing Stories (TV Series) (written by - 1 episode, 1987) (writer - 1 episode, 1986)
- Gershwin's Trunk (1987) - (written by)
- Secret Cinema (1986) - (writer)
1984
Not for Publication
1982
Eating Raoul
1976
Cannonball! (screenplay)
1972
Private Parts (uncredited)
1969
Naughty Nurse (Short) (writer)
1969
Utterly Without Redeeming Social Value (writer)
1968
The Secret Cinema (Short) (writer)
Soundtrack
-
The Comic Strip Presents (TV Series) (lyrics - 1 episode, 1993) (music - 1 episode, 1993)
- Demonella (1993) - (lyrics: "Demonella") / (music: "Demonella")
1984
Not for Publication (lyrics: "YOU BRING OUT THE BEAST IN ME")
1982
Eating Raoul (lyrics: "Doggy King Commercial")
1976
Cannonball! (lyrics: "Green Eyed Surfer Boy", "I'm Sorry", "Oh, How I'll Cry When You Go") / (music: "Green Eyed Surfer Boy", "I'm Sorry", "Oh, How I'll Cry When You Go")
Producer
1988
Out of the Dark (executive producer)
1969
Naughty Nurse (Short) (producer)
1968
The Secret Cinema (Short) (producer)
Assistant Director
1974
Big Bad Mama (second unit director)
Thanks
2012
Special Collector's Edition (TV Series) (in memory of - 1 episode)
- Blu-ray: Las vacaciones europeas de una chiflada familia americana (2012) - (in memory of)
1997
The Silver Screen: Color Me Lavender (Documentary) (thanks)
1997
Leather Jacket Love Story (special thanks)
1984
Stranger Than Paradise (special thanks)
1981
The Howling (special thanks)
1978
The Boss' Son (thanks)
Self
2001
More Lust, Less Dust (Video short) as
Self (voice)
1997
Reel Wild Cinema (TV Series) as
Self
- Go Ape (1997) - Self
1993
Cinefile: Made in the USA (TV Movie documentary) as
Self
1992
Our Hollywood Education (Documentary) as
Self
1979
Fantasy Film Festival (TV Series) as
Self
- Joe Dante, Barbara Steele & Paul Bartel (1979) - Self
1978
Roger Corman: Hollywood's Wild Angel (Documentary) as
Self
1975
Lost in the Garden of the World (TV Movie documentary) as
Self
1975
Clap (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 13 September 1975 (1975) - Self
Archive Footage
2021
Inside the Career of Joe Dante (Video short documentary) as
Erich Von Leppe (uncredited)
2019
¿De dónde salen estos doblajes? (Video documentary short) as
Theatre Manager
2018
Cinematographer on the Moon: An Interview with Daniel Pearl (Documentary short) as
Doctor (segment "Reckless Youth") (uncredited)
2017
Requiem for an insomniac (Video documentary short) as
Beverly Wilshire Hotel Doorman (uncredited)
2017
The Untold Tales of Armistead Maupin (Documentary) as
Charles Hillary Lord (uncredited)
2011
Corman's World: Exploits of a Hollywood Rebel (Documentary) as
Self
2004
Ramones Raw (Documentary)
2002
Round Up: Deposing 'the Usual Suspects' (Video documentary) as
Smuggler
2001
The 73rd Annual Academy Awards (TV Special) as
Self - Memorial Tribute
References
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