Paul Kandel

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Paul Kandel
Born (1951-02-15) February 15, 1951 (age 73)
Nationality American
Occupation(s)Actor, singer
Years active1981–2016
Notable workVoice of Clopin Trouillefou in Disney's The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996)

Paul Kandel (born February 15, 1951) is an American musical theatre actor and tenor singer. He is best known for his film role in Disney's The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996) as the voice of the Roma leader Clopin Trouillefou.

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He also has appeared on Broadway a number of times, having appeared in Jesus Christ Superstar as King Herod, Titanic , The Who's Tommy , and The Visit. Kandel received a nomination for the 1993 Tony Award for Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Musical for his portrayal of Uncle Ernie in The Who's Tommy.[ citation needed ]

Career

In 1997, he performed in Ron Daniels's version of the play One Flea Spare . [1]

Performances

Stage

YearTitleRoleVenueRef.
1997 One Flea Spare Kabe The Public Theater, New York City [1]

Film and television

YearTitleRoleRef.
1981 Full Moon High Fireman
1992Fool's Fire (TV Movie)Minister Torello
Law & Order (TV Series) - The Working Stiff Reporter #2
1995 The Client (TV Series) - The PilotVernon Tebbert
1996 The Hunchback of Notre Dame Clopin Trouillefou (voice)
Disney's Animated Storybook: The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Video Game)Clopin Trouillefou (voice)
Disney Sing-Along Songs: Topsy Turvy (Video short)Clopin Trouillefou (voice)
1998 Buster & Chauncey's Silent Night (Video)Duke of Raoche (voice)
2000Sally Hemings: An American Scandal (TV Movie)Pierre Du Pont
2002 The Hunchback of Notre Dame II (Video)Clopin Trouillefou (voice)

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References

  1. 1 2 Daniels, Robert L. (March 23, 1997). "One Flea Spare". Variety. Retrieved June 16, 2024.