Paul Israel Sparer (December 19, 1923, in Boston, Massachusetts â€"
November 19, 1999) was an American character actor. He appeared as Rex
Cooper in the soap operas Somerset and Another World. He was also
known for narrating the anthology TV series Tales from the Darkside.
His film roles include Loving and The House on Carroll Street while
television appearances include Armstrong Circle Theatre, Kojak, The
Adams Chronicles, Lou Grant and Spenser: For Hire. Sparer also played
Dr. Edward Auster in the first episode of Law & Order, "Prescription
for Death".Sparer was born in Boston, Massachusetts. He was married to
actress Nancy Marchand. Sparer died in Manhattan in 1999.
November 19, 1999) was an American character actor. He appeared as Rex
Cooper in the soap operas Somerset and Another World. He was also
known for narrating the anthology TV series Tales from the Darkside.
His film roles include Loving and The House on Carroll Street while
television appearances include Armstrong Circle Theatre, Kojak, The
Adams Chronicles, Lou Grant and Spenser: For Hire. Sparer also played
Dr. Edward Auster in the first episode of Law & Order, "Prescription
for Death".Sparer was born in Boston, Massachusetts. He was married to
actress Nancy Marchand. Sparer died in Manhattan in 1999.
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