Paul D'Amato was born in 1948 in Worcester, Massachusetts, USA. He was an actor, known for Slap Shot (1977), Suspect (1987) and Firepower (1979). He was married to Bertine Colombo. He died on February 19, 2024 in East Brookfield, Massachusetts, USA. Was the inspiration for artist John Byrne's depiction of Wolverine in "Uncanny X-Men". Graduated from Emerson College where he played on the ice hockey team. Actress Marina Re, his companion for 23 years, was a constant presence in his personal and professional life.