Paul Sparer

Paul Israel Sparer (December 19, 1923 – November 19, 1999) was an American character actor.

Career 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 Spenser: For Hire. He also appeared in the first episode of Law & Order, "Prescription for Death".

Sparer narrated the unabridged audiobook of Kahlil Gibran's 1923 book The Prophet, first published in 1985 and reissued in 2006.

Personal life Sparer was born in Boston, Massachusetts to a Jewish family. He was married to actress Nancy Marchand and had three children and seven grandchildren. Sparer died of cancer in Manhattan on November 19, 1999.

Marchand died of lung cancer half a year later on June 18, 2000, one day before she was to turn 72.

Filmography Year Title Role Notes1970 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"