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

Film
Year Title Role Notes
1982The SoldierGunman #1
1983ScarfaceHector 'The Toad'
1984Old EnoughBodega Owner
Body DoubleCorso The Director
1990Marked for DeathTito Barco
1993Carlito's WayRolando Ruiz
1994Confessions of a HitmanFrank
Drop ZoneSchuster Stephens
1995Dangerous MindsMr. Santiego
1996DrivenJuanita
1998Luz de la mission
Broken VesselsDetective McMahon
2000Attention ShoppersCarlos
2002God Squad!Adrian
2003KleptoWatch Salesman
2004Killer SnakeParking Attendant
Three WayCashier
Television
Year Title Role Notes
1985 Miami Vice Guzman Episode: "Evan"
Video game
Year Title Role Notes
2006 Scarface: The World is Yours

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.
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