Paul D'Amato (actor)

Paul D'Amato
Close-up black and white image of the face of Paul D'Amato
D'Amato in Slap Shot (1977)
Born
Paul D'Amato

October 11, 1949
DiedFebruary 19, 2024(2024-02-19) (aged 74)
East Brookfield, Massachusetts, U.S.
EducationEmerson College
Occupation
  • Actor

Paul D'Amato (October 2, 1949 – February 19, 2024) was an American actor best known for his appearance as the lead antagonist in the hockey film Slap Shot. Apart from films, he also acted in various television series and stage productions, often cast as a thug or henchman.