Paul Raci

Born:April 7, 1948

Place of Birth:Chicago, Illinois, USA

Known For:Acting

Biography

Actor Paul Raci is most commonly known for his roles in television dramas. Raci's acting career began with roles in action films like "Dragon: the Bruce Lee Story" (1993) and "The Glimmer Man" (1996). He worked in television in his early acting career as well, including parts on "L.A. Law" (NBC, 1986-1994) and "The Marshal" (ABC, 1994-96). In the nineties and the early 2000s, Raci worked on predominantly television shows such as "The Visitor" (1997-98), "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" (CBS, 2000-2015) and "The Handler" (CBS, 2003-04). More recently, he tackled roles on "Las Vegas" (2003-08), "Lucky Louie" (HBO, 2005-07) and "Rizzoli & Isles" (TNT, 2009-16). Raci most recently acted on "Switched at Birth" (Freeform, 2010-).

He was nominated for a 1985 Joseph Jefferson Award for Actor in a Principal Role in a Play for "Children of a Lesser God" at the Immediate Theatre Company in Chicago, Illinois.

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Filmography

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Sing Sing

Brent Buell

2024

Divine G, imprisoned at Sing Sing for a crime he didn't commit, finds purpose by acting in a theatre group alongside other incarcerated men in this story of resilience, humanity, and the transformative power of art.

The Mother

Jons

2023

A deadly female assassin comes out of hiding to protect the daughter that she gave up years before, while on the run from dangerous men.

Sound of Metal

Joe

2020

Metal drummer Ruben begins to lose his hearing. When a doctor tells him his condition will worsen, he thinks his career and life is over. His girlfriend Lou checks the former addict into a rehab for the deaf hoping it will prevent a relapse and help him adapt to his new life. After being welcomed and accepted just as he is, Ruben must choose between his new normal and the life he once knew.

Butcher's Crossing

McDonald

2023

In the 1870s, a young Harvard dropout seeks his destiny out West by tying his fate to a team of buffalo hunters led by a man named Miller. Together, they embark on a harrowing journey risking life and sanity.

This Is Me…Now

Group Leader

2024

An intimate, fantastical and narrative-driven reflection of Jennifer Lopez's journey of self-healing and self-love in an immersive world where music and visuals intertwine, revealing the challenges faced and the triumphs achieved.

Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story

Bad Guy

1993

This film is a glimpse into the life, love and the unconquerable spirit of the legendary Bruce Lee. From a childhood of rigorous martial arts training, Lee realizes his dream of opening his own kung-fu school in America. Before long, he is discovered by a Hollywood producer and begins a meteoric rise to fame and an all too short reign as one the most charismatic action heroes in cinema history.