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'''Al Israel''' (April 16, 1935 – March 16, 2011) was an [[United States|American]] [[film]] and [[TV]] [[actor]] who is best known for his role as the [[Colombia]]n drug dealer "Hector the Toad" in the [[1983 in film|1983]] [[cult film]] ''[[Scarface (1983 film)|Scarface]]''. He also appeared alongside [[Al Pacino]] in ''[[Carlito's Way]]'' a decade later. |
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'''Al Israel''' (April 16, 1935 – March 16, 2011) was an American [[film]] and [[TV]] [[actor]] who is best known for his role as the chainsaw-wielding [[Colombia]]n drug dealer "Hector the Toad" in the 1983 film ''[[Scarface (1983 film)|Scarface]]''. He also appeared alongside [[Al Pacino]] in ''[[Carlito's Way]]'' a decade later. |
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He was one of three original [[cast member]]s to lend their [[voice talent]] to the popular 2006 [[video game]] based on the film.<ref>{{cite web |title=Vivendi's 'Scarface' game adds new elements but stays true |publisher=The Hollywood Reporter |date=2006-05-13 |author=Marlowe, Chris |url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/search/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1002502237 | accessdate=2008-04-24 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Sierra Entertainment's Scarface: The World Is Yours Assembles Unprecedented Ensemble Voice-Over Cast |publisher=GameIndustry.com |date=2006-05-04 |work=Game Biz Industry |url=http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/sierra-entertainments-scarface-the-world-is-yours-assembles-unprecedented-ensemble-voice-over-cast-with-top-celebrities-from-films-television-music-and-sports | accessdate=2008-04-24 | archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20080421014642/http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/sierra-entertainments-scarface-the-world-is-yours-assembles-unprecedented-ensemble-voice-over-cast-with-top-celebrities-from-films-television-music-and-sports| archivedate= 21 April 2008 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref> The game entitled ''[[Scarface: The World Is Yours]]'' has already sold more than 2 million units in less than 2 years.<ref>{{cite web |title=Tony Is Still Popular |publisher=DEN |date=2007-05-19 |work=Digital Entertainment News |url=http://www.dignews.com/news.php?story_id=22818 | accessdate=2008-04-24 }}</ref> |
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He was one of three original cast members to voice the 2006 [[video game]] based on the film.<ref>{{cite web |title=Vivendi's 'Scarface' game adds new elements but stays true |publisher=The Hollywood Reporter |date=2006-05-13 |author=Marlowe, Chris |url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/search/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1002502237 | accessdate=2008-04-24 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Sierra Entertainment's Scarface: The World Is Yours Assembles Unprecedented Ensemble Voice-Over Cast |publisher=GamesIndustry.com |date=2006-05-04 |work=Game Biz Industry |url=http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/sierra-entertainments-scarface-the-world-is-yours-assembles-unprecedented-ensemble-voice-over-cast-with-top-celebrities-from-films-television-music-and-sports | accessdate=2008-04-24 | archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20080421014642/http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/sierra-entertainments-scarface-the-world-is-yours-assembles-unprecedented-ensemble-voice-over-cast-with-top-celebrities-from-films-television-music-and-sports| archivedate= 21 April 2008 | url-status= live}}</ref> The game entitled ''[[Scarface: The World Is Yours]]'' sold more than two million units in less than two years.<ref>{{cite web |title=Tony Is Still Popular |publisher=DEN |date=2007-05-19 |work=Digital Entertainment News |url=http://www.dignews.com/news.php?story_id=22818 |accessdate=2008-04-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071215173049/http://www.dignews.com/news.php?story_id=22818 |archive-date=2007-12-15 |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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Al Israel died on March 16, 2011 at age 75.<ref>{{cite web |title=Al Israel is dead | date=2011-03-24 |work= De Palma a la Mod | url=http://www.angelfire.com/de/palma/blog/index.blog?entry_id=1425184 | accessdate=2011-10-21}}</ref> |
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Al Israel died on March 16, 2011, at age 75.<ref>{{cite web |title=Al Israel is dead | date=2011-03-24 |work= De Palma a la Mod | url=https://www.angelfire.com/de/palma/blog/index.blog?entry_id=1425184 | access-date=2011-10-21}}</ref> |
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==Filmography== |
==Filmography== |
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* [[Three Way]] (2004) |
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===Film=== |
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* [[Killer Snake]] (2004) |
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* [[Klepto]] (2003) |
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! Year |
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* [[God Squad!]] (2002) |
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* [[Attention Shoppers (film)|Attention Shoppers]] (2000) |
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* [[Broken Vessels]] (1998) |
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* [[Luz de la mission]] (1998) |
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* [[Driven (1996 film)|Driven]] (1996) |
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| 1982 || ''[[The Soldier (1982 film)|The Soldier]]'' || Gunman #1 || |
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* [[Dangerous Minds]] (1995) |
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* [[Drop Zone (film)|Drop Zone]] (1994) |
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| 1983 || ''[[Scarface (1983 film)|Scarface]]'' || Hector 'The Toad' || |
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* [[Confessions of a Hitman]] (1994) |
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* [[Carlito's Way]] (1993) |
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| rowspan=2 | 1984 || ''[[Old Enough (film)|Old Enough]]'' || Bodega Owner || |
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* [[Marked for Death]] (1990) |
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* [[Body Double]] (1984) |
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| ''[[Body Double]]'' || Corso The Director || |
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* [[Scarface (1983 film)|Scarface]] (1983) |
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* [[The Soldier (film)|The Soldier]] (1982) |
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| 1990 || ''[[Marked for Death]]'' || Tito Barco || |
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| 1993 || ''[[Carlito's Way]]'' || Rolando Ruiz || |
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| rowspan=2 | 1994 || ''Confessions of a Hitman'' || Frank || |
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| ''[[Drop Zone (film)|Drop Zone]]'' || Schuster Stephens || |
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| 1995 || ''[[Dangerous Minds]]'' || Mr. Santiego || |
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| 1996 || ''Driven'' || Juanita || |
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| rowspan=2 | 1998 || ''Luz de la mission'' || || |
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| ''[[Broken Vessels]]'' || Detective McMahon || |
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| 2000 || ''[[Attention Shoppers (film)|Attention Shoppers]]'' || Carlos || |
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| 2002 || ''God Squad!'' || Adrian || |
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| 2003 || ''[[Klepto (film)|Klepto]]'' || Watch Salesman || |
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| rowspan=2 | 2004 || ''Killer Snake'' || Parking Attendant || |
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| ''[[Three Way]]'' || Cashier || |
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===Television=== |
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! 2007 |
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! ''[[The Shield]]'' |
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! Old school Salvadoran gangster |
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! class="unsortable" | Episode: Baptism by Fire |
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| 1985 |
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| ''[[Miami Vice]]'' |
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| Guzman |
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| Episode: "Evan" |
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===Video game=== |
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| 2006 |
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| ''[[Scarface: The World is Yours]]'' |
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==References== |
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* [http://www.aveleyman.com/ActorCredit.aspx?ActorID=8547 Al Israel](Aveleyman) |
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| NAME = Israel, Al |
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| SHORT DESCRIPTION = Actor |
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| DATE OF BIRTH = April 16, 1935 |
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| DATE OF DEATH = March 16, 2011 |
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Latest revision as of 01:17, 22 June 2024
Al Israel (April 16, 1935 – March 16, 2011) was an American film and TV actor who is best known for his role as the chainsaw-wielding Colombian drug dealer "Hector the Toad" in the 1983 film Scarface. He also appeared alongside Al Pacino in Carlito's Way a decade later.
He was one of three original cast members to voice the 2006 video game based on the film.[1][2] The game entitled Scarface: The World Is Yours sold more than two million units in less than two years.[3]
Al Israel died on March 16, 2011, at age 75.[4]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]Year | Titel | Role | Notes |
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1982 | The Soldier | Gunman #1 | |
1983 | Scarface | Hector 'The Toad' | |
1984 | Old Enough | Bodega Owner | |
Body Double | Corso The Director | ||
1990 | Marked for Death | Tito Barco | |
1993 | Carlito's Way | Rolando Ruiz | |
1994 | Confessions of a Hitman | Frank | |
Drop Zone | Schuster Stephens | ||
1995 | Dangerous Minds | Mr. Santiego | |
1996 | Driven | Juanita | |
1998 | Luz de la mission | ||
Broken Vessels | Detective McMahon | ||
2000 | Attention Shoppers | Carlos | |
2002 | God Squad! | Adrian | |
2003 | Klepto | Watch Salesman | |
2004 | Killer Snake | Parking Attendant | |
Three Way | Cashier |
Television
[edit]2007 | The Shield | Old school Salvadoran gangster | Episode: Baptism by Fire |
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1985 | Miami Vice | Guzman | Episode: "Evan" |
Video game
[edit]Year | Titel | Role | Notes |
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2006 | Scarface: The World is Yours |
References
[edit]- ^ Marlowe, Chris (2006-05-13). "Vivendi's 'Scarface' game adds new elements but stays true". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2008-04-24.
- ^ "Sierra Entertainment's Scarface: The World Is Yours Assembles Unprecedented Ensemble Voice-Over Cast". Game Biz Industry. GamesIndustry.com. 2006-05-04. Archived from the original on 21 April 2008. Retrieved 2008-04-24.
- ^ "Tony Is Still Popular". Digital Entertainment News. DEN. 2007-05-19. Archived from the original on 2007-12-15. Retrieved 2008-04-24.
- ^ "Al Israel is dead". De Palma a la Mod. 2011-03-24. Retrieved 2011-10-21.