Paul David Lukather (August 24, 1926 – October 9, 2014) was an American actor known for his work on stage, television, film, and video games. He was Steve Lukather's uncle.
Career Lukather graduated from Drake University and Yale University. He won the Barter Award and acted in productions at the Barter Theatre.
Lukather's television appearances included Perry Mason, The Fugitive, The F.B.I., Mission: Impossible, and Cannon. Along with his work in television and film, he also worked as a voice-over artist for video games, including the Legacy of Kain series, in which he voiced the character Vorador. He also voiced the character President James Johnson for Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty.
Lukather died on October 9, 2014, aged 88.
Filmography Live-action
Make Haste to Live (1954) – Deputy Mohawk (1956) – Angry Settler (uncredited) Drango (1957) – Burke Highway Patrol (1957) - Ed Borden, reporter The True Story of Lynn Stuart (1958) – Plainclothesman (uncredited) "Have Gun Will Travel" (1958) S1 E32 "The Five Books of Owen Deaver" – The French Kid Dinosaurus! (1960) – Chuck 77 Sunset Strip (1960, TV series) – Scooter / Steve Lucy Rawhide (1960) – Gus Price in S2:E28, "Incident of the Murder Steer" All Hands on Deck (1961) – Sailor (uncredited) Hands of a Stranger (1962) – Dr. Gil Harding Captain Newman, M.D. (1963) – Pilot (uncredited) Shock Treatment (1964) – 2nd Young Interne (uncredited) I'd Rather Be Rich (1964) – Reporter (uncredited) Fate Is the Hunter (1964) – News Reporter (uncredited) The Outer Limits (1964–1965, TV series) – Ed Nichols / Official The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (1965, TV series) – Capt. Ahmed Bonanza (1960–1965, TV series) – Cletus / Robie Get Smart (1966) – Baccardo Perry Mason (1963–1966, TV series) – Dennis 'Duke' Maronek / Alan Jaris / Chuck Emmett Alvarez Kelly (1966) – Capt. Webster The Fugitive (1964–1966, TV series) – First deputy / Barney / McNeil's Photographer Twelve O'Clock High (1965–1966, TV series) – Staff Sgt. Pargon / Lieutenant O'Toole The Way West (1967) – Mr. Turley The F.B.I. (1966–1968, TV series) – Lee Holm / Jack Allis / Phil Sandrich / Eddie Mission: Impossible (1967–1969, TV series) – Lieutenant / Moisev Bright Promise (1969, TV series) – William Ferguson (1969–1971) The Mod Squad (1969, TV series) – Mike Reynolds Mannix (1973, TV series) – Gerald Stockton Adam-12 (1975, TV series) – Dave Morris Cannon (1973–1976, TV series) – Dr. Andrew Stoner / Morgan Starsky and Hutch (1977, TV series) – Max Frost Hot Lead and Cold Feet (1978) – Cowboy 2 Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter (1984) – Doctor Cagney & Lacey (1985, TV series) – Garth Cheers (1986, TV series) – Mr. Morton Chloe's Prayer (2006) – Paul
Video game Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain (1996) – Vorador, Bane (voice) Alundra 2 (2000) – Narrator / High Priest A / Pirate A (voice) Soul Reaver 2 (2001) – Vorador (voice) Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty (2001) – James Johnson (voice) Blood Omen 2 (2002) – Vorador (voice) Arc the Lad: Twilight of the Spirits (2003) – Zev (voice) Legacy of Kain: Defiance (2003) – Vorador (voice)
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Paul Lukathers obituary can be read in the excerpt of this book of obituaries. It is in alphabetical order.