Paul Jabara was an American actor and songwriter who is best known for his roles in Thank God It’s Friday (1978), Eraser (1996), and All Good Things (2010).
Personal and Family Life
Born on January 31, 1948, in Brooklyn, New York, Paul Jabara grew up in a creative environment that nurtured his artistic talents. He was a prominent figure in the disco movement during the 1970s and developed close links with iconic artists like Donna Summer and Barbra Streisand.
Career
Paul had a successful career as a composer and performer. He is best known for writing the award-winning song “Last Dance,” which was performed by Donna Summer in the film Thank God It’s Friday. He also co-wrote the famous song “It’s Raining Men” with Paul Shaffer, showcasing his versatility and impact in the music industry.
Death and Legacy
Paul Jabara passed away on September 29, 1992, in Los Angeles, California, due to AIDS-related lymphoma. He was known for his significant contributions to music and film, and he co-founded the symbolic Red Ribbon Project in 1991, which raised awareness for AIDS. His legacy continues to influence artists today.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Medea | 1970-01-28 | Pelias |
| Honky Tonk Freeway | 1981-08-21 | T.J. Tupus |
| Necropolis | 1970-10-31 | |
| Blu Gang e vissero per sempre felici e ammazzati | 1973-05-10 | Teddy Fog |
| Legal Eagles | 1986-06-18 | Taxi Driver |
| Thank God It’s Friday | 1978-05-19 | Carl |
| Midnight Cowboy | 1969-05-25 | The Party |
| The Day of the Locust | 1975-05-07 | Nightclub Entertainer |
| The Ski Bum | 1971-01-08 | Rocco |
| The Lords of Flatbush | 1974-05-01 | Crazy Cohen |
| Light Sleeper | 1992-08-21 | Eddie |
| Peeper | 1975-12-03 | Janitor |
| Out of the Darkness | 1985-10-12 | Henry |
| The Last Angry Man | 1974-04-16 | Myron Malcolm |
| In Search of America | 1971-03-23 | Soundman |
| The Out-of-Towners | 1970-05-28 | Hippie (uncredited) |
| Been Down So Long It Looks Like Up to Me | 1971-09-15 | Heap |
| Les Patterson Saves the World | 1987-04-09 | Leroy |
| 9 1/2 Ninjas! | 1991-01-24 | Mr. Ninja (voice) |
| Slaves of New York | 1989-03-18 | Derelict |
| The Equalizer | 1985-09-18 | Orchestra Music Teacher |
| Starsky & Hutch | 1975-09-10 |