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

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Film

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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

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2007 The Shield Old school Salvadoran gangster Episode: Baptism by Fire
1985 Miami Vice Guzman Episode: "Evan"

Video game

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Year Title Role Notes
2006 Scarface: The World is Yours

References

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  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.
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