Paul Benjamin

Biography

Paul Benjamin was a respected American actor known for his gritty portrayals of streetwise characters in film and television during the 1970s and 1980s. He appeared in notable roles such as Jimmy Harris in Barry Shear's Across 110th Street, an elder figure in Hoodlum, and a homeless man Al Ervin on ER. Benjamin brought realism and desperation to his performances, grounding larger conflicts in human motive.