Paul D'Amato

Paul D'Amato

Deceased · Born: Oct 2, 1949 · Died: Feb 19, 2024

Known For

The Deer HunterThe Deer Hunter
F/XF/X
Slap ShotSlap Shot
SuspectSuspect

Personal Details

BornOct 2, 1949 Worcester - Massachusetts - USA

Biography

Paul D'Amato was a talented thespian who brought to life the memorable character of Tim "Dr. Hook" McCracken in the 1977 sports comedy classic Slap Shot, starring alongside the legendary Paul Newman. In addition to his notable appearance in this iconic film, D'Amato's impressive resume boasts a diverse range of roles in other notable cinematic endeavors.

Career

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2008
Light and the Sufferer
Light and the Sufferer as Jimmy
{"id":27787,"title":"The Opportunists","year":"2000","character":"Dylan","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-opportunists","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_27787.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_27787.jpg"},"released":1}
2000
The Opportunists
The Opportunists as Dylan
{"id":95922,"title":"Six Ways to Sunday","year":"1997","character":"Fishetti","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/six-ways-to-sunday","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_95922.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_95922.jpg"},"released":1}
1997
Six Ways to Sunday
Six Ways to Sunday as Fishetti
{"id":56442,"title":"Destination Anywhere","year":"1997","character":"Preacher","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/destination-anywhere","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_56442.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_56442.jpg"},"released":1}
Destination Anywhere
Destination Anywhere as Preacher
{"id":6557,"title":"Suspect","year":"1987","character":"Michael","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/suspect","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_6557.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_6557.jpg"},"released":1}
1987
Suspect
Suspect as Michael
{"id":62129,"title":"A Case of Deadly Force","year":"1986","character":"Mike Fagan","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/a-case-of-deadly-force","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_62129.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_62129.jpg"},"released":1}
1986
A Case of Deadly Force
A Case of Deadly Force as Mike Fagan
{"id":30458,"title":"F\/X","year":"1986","character":"Gallagher","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/fx","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6ejetgteqoc0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6ejetgteqoc0.jpg"},"released":1}
F/X
F/X as Gallagher
{"id":7888,"title":"Heaven's Gate","year":"1980","character":"Bearded Mercenary","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/heavens-gate","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/29g1d734l5vg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/29g1d734l5vg.jpg"},"released":1}
1980
Heaven's Gate
Heaven's Gate as Bearded Mercenary
{"id":22997,"title":"Firepower","year":"1979","character":"Tagua","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/firepower","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_22997.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_22997.jpg"},"released":1}
1979
Firepower
Firepower as Tagua
{"id":5944,"title":"Heaven Can Wait","year":"1978","character":"Swimmer's Friend (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/heaven-can-wait","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/199aah1mn8b8.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/199aah1mn8b8.jpg"},"released":1}
1978
Heaven Can Wait
Heaven Can Wait as Swimmer's Friend (uncredited)
{"id":1217,"title":"The Deer Hunter","year":"1978","character":"Sergeant","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-deer-hunter","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6slbepib85n0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6slbepib85n0.jpg"},"released":1}
The Deer Hunter
The Deer Hunter as Sergeant
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1977
The Deadliest Season
The Deadliest Season as Dave Eskanazi
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Slap Shot
Slap Shot as Tim McCracken