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
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Miami Vice | Guzman | Episode: "Evan" |
Video game
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.