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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 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 lend their voice talent to the popular 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

Year Title Role Notes
1982 The Soldier Gunman #1
1983 Scarface Hector The Toad
1984 Old Enough Bodega owner
1984 Body Double Corso the Director
1990 Marked for Death Tito Barco
1993 Carlito's Way Rolando
1994 Confessions of a Hitman Frank
1994 Drop Zone Schuster Stephens
1995 Dangerous Minds Mr. Santiego
1996 Driven Juanita
1998 Luz de la mission
1998 Broken Vessels Detective McMahon
2000 Attention Shoppers Carlos
2002 God Squad! Adrian
2003 Klepto Watch Salesman
2004 Killer Snake Parking Attendant
2004 Three Way Cashier

References

  1. ^ Marlowe, Chris (2006-05-13). "Vivendi's 'Scarface' game adds new elements but stays true". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2008-04-24.
  2. ^ "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.
  3. ^ "Tony Is Still Popular". Digital Entertainment News. DEN. 2007-05-19. Archived from the original on 2007-12-15. Retrieved 2008-04-24.
  4. ^ "Al Israel is dead". De Palma a la Mod. 2011-03-24. Retrieved 2011-10-21.