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Veteran Actor Paul Ben-Victor Shines in HBO's Lanterns
24 Aug
Summary
- Paul Ben-Victor plays alien leader Antaan in HBO's Lanterns.
- He is known for playing authority figures on TV and film.
- Ben-Victor also starred as Spiros Vondas in HBO's The Wire.
Paul Ben-Victor, a seasoned character actor celebrated for his commanding presence as authority figures, currently portrays the alien leader Antaan in HBO's "Lanterns." In the series, Antaan leads an investigation into the possible presence of Manhunters on Earth.
Antaan's mission centers on Rushville, Nebraska, where he suspects a Manhunter is hidden, posing a significant threat. Due to his people's inability to enter the town undetected, Antaan enlists John Stewart to identify the Manhunter within 48 hours.
Fans may recognize Ben-Victor from his extensive television and film career. He previously captivated audiences as Spiros "Vondas" Vondopoulos, a key figure in a criminal organization, in HBO's "The Wire." He also played Ari Gold's rival, Alan Gray, in "Entourage" and famously embodied Moe Howard in "The Three Stooges."
More recently, Ben-Victor appeared as disbarred attorney Sly Funaro Sr. in "The Lincoln Lawyer" and as Phil Russo in "Power Book III: Raising Kanan," showcasing his continued versatility.
