Paul Israel Sparer (December 19, 1923 – November 19, 1999) was an American character actor.
Sparer appeared as Rex Cooper in the soap operas Somerset and Another World.
He was also known for narrating the anthology TV series Tales from the Darkside.
His film roles include Loving and The House on Carroll Street while television appearances include Armstrong Circle Theatre, Kojak, The Adams Chronicles, Lou Grant and Spenser: For Hire.
Sparer was born in Boston, Massachusetts to a Jewish family.