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Albert Paulsen

Acting Born Dec 13, 1925 Died Apr 25, 2004 Guayaquil, Ecuador 74 credits
74
Total Credits
1958–1988
31 Years Career Span
58
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Albert Paulsen was born in Guayaquil, Ecuador, of Norwegian descent. He was educated at German boarding schools before moving to Los Angeles in 1942. Paulsen made his mark in television as one of its most distinctive bad guys of the 1960s and 1970s. He appeared in several notable films, including Combat!, Twelve O'Clock High, and Untouchables. Paulsen had a career spanning 63 credits, primarily in acting. He passed away on April 25, 2004, at the age of 78.

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Career

Career overview

Albert Paulsen was a notable actor who appeared in several films. He made a significant impact as a distinctive character in television shows of the 1960s and 1970s. Paulsen was born in Guayaquil, Ecuador, of Norwegian descent, and later changed his surname to reflect its original spelling.

Paulsen's acting career spanned a notable number of credits, with 63 known credits to his name. He was active in the entertainment industry for many years, with a career that spanned multiple decades. Paulsen's work in television and film helped establish him as a recognizable figure in the industry.

Paulsen's filmography includes notable titles such as Combat!, Twelve O'Clock High, and Untouchables, The. These films demonstrate his versatility as an actor and his ability to take on a wide range of roles. Throughout his career, Paulsen established himself as a talented and accomplished actor, leaving a lasting impact on the entertainment industry.

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Career timeline

Ransom
Wild Wind
Airwolf
Scarecrow and Mrs. KingAutomanManimal
Knight Rider
EyewitnessSide Show
Galactica 1980
Trapper John, M.D.CliffhangersThe Girl Who Saved the World
Charlie's AngelsQuincy, M.E.The Next ManLouis Armstrong: Chicago Style
Starsky & HutchSwitchWonder WomanJoe ForresterDoctors' Hospital
The Rockford FilesKolchak: The Night Stalker
KojakPolice StoryHawkinsThe Laughing PolicemanCarola
Search
ColumboMrs. Pollifax — Spy
The Odd CoupleA World Apart
Medical CenterChe!
Hawaii Five-OHawaii Five-OHawaii Five-OHawaii Five-OThe Name of the Game
The Flying NunThe High ChaparralGunn
Mission: ImpossibleMission: ImpossibleMission: ImpossibleMission: ImpossibleThe Rat Patrol
The F.B.I.Run for Your LifeAsylum for a Spy
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.12 O'Clock High
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler TheatreBob Hope Presents the Chrysler TheatreBurke's LawKraft Suspense Theatre
Combat!Combat!Combat!The Gallant MenThe Manchurian Candidate
Frontier Circus
77 Sunset Strip77 Sunset Strip

Full Filmography

74 titles

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Albert Paulsen best known for?

Albert Paulsen is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Days of Thunder (1990), Scarecrow and Mrs. King (1983), Automan (1983), Good Night, and Good Luck. (2005).

When and where was Albert Paulsen born?

Albert Paulsen was born on December 13, 1925 in Guayaquil, Ecuador. They passed away on April 25, 2004.

How many credits does Albert Paulsen have?

Albert Paulsen has accumulated over 74 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1958 to 1988.

What is Albert Paulsen's background in cinema and television?

Albert Paulsen was born in Guayaquil, Ecuador, of Norwegian descent. He was educated at German boarding schools before moving to Los Angeles in 1942. Paulsen made his mark in television as one of its most distinctive bad guys of the 1960s and 1970s. He appeared in several notable films, including Combat!, Twelve O'Cloc...

Albert Paulsen by the numbers

74credits
19films
55TV series
1958–1988active years

Age in their best-rated roles

  • Columbo (1971) as Vincent Pauley — aged about 45
  • Automan (1983) — aged about 57
  • Hawkins (1973) as Teddy Osterman — aged about 47
  • The Odd Couple (1970) as Kalnikov — aged about 44
  • Combat! (1962) as Carl Dorfmann — aged about 36
  • Combat! (1962) as Gen. Von Strelitz — aged about 36

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