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Paul Gleason
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Paul Xavier Gleason (May 4, 1939 – May 27, 2006) was an American film and television actor. He was known for his roles on television series such as All My Children and films such as The Breakfast Club, Trading Places, and Die Hard.
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- Born
- May 4, 1939
- Died
- May 27, 2006
- Birthplace
- Jersey City, New Jersey, USA
- Known For
- Acting
Biography
Paul Xavier Gleason (May 4, 1939 – May 27, 2006) was an American film and television actor. He was known for his roles on television series such as All My Children and films such as The Breakfast Club, Trading Places, and Die Hard.
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Known For
Filmography
Movies
Ski PartyBeach Boy In Red Shorts (uncredited)
1965
BanningGolfer (uncredited)
1967
Private Duty NursesDr. McClintock
1971
Where Does It Hurt?Mr. Leffingwell's Aide
1972
Hit ManCop (uncredited)
1972
TomaDrake
1973
Little Laura and Big JohnSheriff
1973
Doc Savage: The Man of BronzeMaj. Thomas J. 'Long Tom' Roberts
1975
Vigilante ForceMichael J. Loonius
1976
Women at West PointMaj. James T. Kirk
1979
IkeGen. Ernest "Tex" Lee
1979
The Great SantiniLt. Sammy
1979
He Knows You're AloneDet. Frank Daley
1980
Fort Apache, the BronxDetective
1981
ArthurExecutive
1981
The Pursuit of D.B. CooperRemson
1981
Tender MerciesReporter
1983
Trading PlacesClarence Beeks
1983
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Challenge of a LifetimeJohn Schoonover
1985
The Breakfast ClubRichard Vernon
1985
DoubletakeHowie Henley
1985
Ewoks: The Battle for EndorJeremitt Towani
1985
Forever, LuluRobert
1986
Morgan Stewart's Coming HomeJay Le Soto
1987
Ghost ChaseStan Gordon
1987
She's Having a BabyHoward
1988
Johnny Be GoodWayne Hisler
1988
Die HardDwayne Robinson
1988
Night GameBroussard
1989
SpoonerRoland Hyde
1989
Miami BluesSergeant Frank Lackley
1990
Fourth StoryLt. Hank Petkavich
1991
Rich GirlMarvin Wells
1991
False ArrestArthur Ross
1991
WishmanSilverstein
1992
Majority RuleHarley Graham
1992
Maniac Cop 3: Badge of SilenceHank Cooney
1992
National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1FBI Agent
1993
Wild CactusSheriff Brenner
1993
Boiling PointTransaction Man
1993
TW
The WaiterDad
1993
Running CoolCalvin Hogg
1993
Nothing to LoseElliot
1994
Revenge of the Nerds IV: Nerds in Love
1994
I Love TroubleKenny Bacon
1994
There Goes My BabyMr. Burton
1994
Digital ManDr. Parker
1995
Dark SkiesNelson Rockefeller
1996
Looking for RichardSelf
1996
A Time to RevengeDeidra
1997
Shadow ConspiracyBlythe
1997
Money TalksLt. Bobby Pickett
1997
Best of the Best 4: Without WarningFather Gil
1998
No Code of ConductBagwell
1999
The Giving TreeMr. Forrester
2000
Red LettersDean Van Buren
2000
Social MisfitsWarden Doyle
2001
Not Another Teen MovieRichard Vernon
2001
National Lampoon's Van WilderProfessor McDoogle
2002
DS
Dragnet: Sticks and StonesMatt Margolis
2003
AbominableSheriff Halderman
2006
The Book of CalebJames Paddington
2008
Sincerely YoursRichard Vernon (archive footage) (uncredited)
2008
The PassingDet. Sanders
2011Television
The Adventures of Ozzie and HarrietFraternity Brother (uncredited) · 1 eps
1952
The Mike Douglas ShowSelf · 1 eps
1961
The F.B.I.Officer Dan Ryan · 1 eps
1965
The Green HornetPaul Garrett · 1 eps
1966
Mission: ImpossibleLieutenant Blair · 1 eps
1966
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CBS PlayhouseJoe Borden · 1 eps
1966
The InvadersAlien · 1 eps
1967
Adam-12Patrolman Arnold · 1 eps
1968
The Bold Ones: The New DoctorsSmith · 1 eps
1969
Then Came BronsonDeputy · 1 eps
1969
McCloudDetective with Broadhurst (uncredited) · 1 eps
1970
ColumboParsons · 1 eps
1971
Monty NashDoctor · 1 eps
1971
BanacekBorder Guard · 1 eps
1972
IkeCapt. Ernest 'Tex' Lee · 3 eps
1979
Magnum, P.I.Ronnie Meeder / Jacques Arnot · 1 eps
1980
Hill Street Blues2 eps
1981
Falcon CrestAndy Stryker · 1 eps
1981
Cagney & Lacey1 eps
1982
The A-TeamRoy Kelsey · 1 eps
1983
Hardcastle and McCormickJack Fish · 1 eps
1983
Scarecrow and Mrs. King1 eps
1983
Kate & Allie1 eps
1984
Miami ViceBunny Berrigan · 1 eps
1984
Murder, She WroteSterling Bose · 1 eps
1984
The EqualizerGreenleaf · 1 eps
1985
L.A. LawJohn Lungren · 1 eps
1986
Sidekicks1 eps
1986
21 Jump StreetPhil Daniels · 1 eps
1987
Beauty and the BeastHenry Dutton · 1 eps
1987
The Wonder YearsArthur Jensen · 1 eps
1988
Supercarrier1 eps
1988
Tales from the CryptDet. Robinson · 1 eps
1989
SeinfeldCushman · 1 eps
1989
Life Goes On1 eps
1989
Hardball1 eps
1989
Melrose Place1 eps
1992
Walker, Texas RangerHarold Payton · 1 eps
1993
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of SupermanHenry Harrison · 1 eps
1993
Boy Meets WorldDean Borak · 2 eps
1993
Diagnosis: MurderDetective · 1 eps
1993
One West WaikikiCaptain Herzog · 20 eps
1994
Chicago HopeTom McNeil · 1 eps
1994
FriendsJack · 1 eps
1994
NewsRadioSteve · 1 eps
1995
The Drew Carey ShowJudge Crawford · 1 eps
1995
Nash BridgesMickey Tripp · 1 eps
1996
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Lost on EarthGeorge Greckin · 13 eps
1997
Beyond Belief: Fact or FictionKip Sherman (segment "Creepy Comics") · 1 eps
1997
Veronica's ClosetHank · 2 eps
1997
Dawson's CreekLarry Newman · 2 eps
1998
Malcolm in the MiddleMystery Man · 2 eps
2000
The DistrictPeter Wendt · 1 eps
2000
The Weber ShowPrincipal Squires · 1 eps
2000
The GuardianScott Kollbrenner · 1 eps
2001
George LopezLou Powers · 1 eps
2002
FastlaneDetective Lannigan · 1 eps
2002
Cold CaseStewart Adams · 1 eps
2003
Drake & JoshMr. Thompson · 1 eps
2004Photos
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