Albert Paulsen
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.
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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74 titles- Ransom (1988) as General von Brock / Bruno Hasse
- Wild Wind (1985) as Major Ted Kegan
- Airwolf (1984) as Shrankov
- Scarecrow and Mrs. King (1983)
- Automan (1983)
- Manimal (1983)
- Knight Rider (1982) as Mr. C
- Eyewitness (1981) as Mr. Sokolow
- Side Show (1981) as Otto Scholl
- Galactica 1980 (1980) as General Yodel
- Trapper John, M.D. (1979)
- Cliffhangers (1979) as Anthony Korf
- The Girl Who Saved the World (1979) as Anthony Korf
- Charlie's Angels (1976) as Rabitch
- Quincy, M.E. (1976)
- The Next Man (1976) as Hamid
- Louis Armstrong: Chicago Style (1976)
- Starsky & Hutch (1975)
- Switch (1975) as Gassman
- Wonder Woman (1975) as Crichton
- Joe Forrester (1975)
- Doctors' Hospital (1975)
- Search for the Gods (1975) as Tarkanian
- One of Our Own (1975) as Dr. Janos Varga
- The Rockford Files (1974) as Kurt
- Kolchak: The Night Stalker (1974) as Dr. James Verhyden
- Kojak (1973) as Shelley Briscoe
- Police Story (1973)
- Hawkins (1973) as Teddy Osterman
- The Laughing Policeman (1973) as Henry Camerero
- Carola (1973) as Col. Kroll
- Search (1972)
- Columbo (1971) as Vincent Pauley
- Mrs. Pollifax — Spy (1971) as Perdido
- The Odd Couple (1970) as Kalnikov
- A World Apart (1970)
- Medical Center (1969)
- Che! (1969) as Capt. Vasquez
- Hawaii Five-O (1968) as Charley Bombay
- Hawaii Five-O (1968) as Josef Sarpa
- Hawaii Five-O (1968) as Edmonds
- Hawaii Five-O (1968) as Adrian Cassell
- The Name of the Game (1968) as Benitez
- How to Steal the World (1968) as Dr. Kurt Erikson
- The Flying Nun (1967)
- The High Chaparral (1967) as Eduardo Nervo
- Gunn (1967) as Nick Fusco
- Mission: Impossible (1966) as Albert Zembra
- Mission: Impossible (1966) as Joseph Baresh
- Mission: Impossible (1966) as General Ernesto Neyron
- Mission: Impossible (1966) as Eric Bergman
- The Rat Patrol (1966) as Colonel Von Helbing
- The Rat Patrol (1966) as Major von Brugge
- Jericho (1966) as Major Brushcke
- The Three Sisters (1966) as Kulygin
- The F.B.I. (1965) as Nagry
- Run for Your Life (1965) as Emile Marnet
- Asylum for a Spy (1965) as Avatin
- The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (1964) as Major Vicek
- 12 O'Clock High (1964) as Arn Borg
- Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre (1963)
- Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre (1963) as Avatin
- Burke's Law (1963) as James Gunnar Ketterback
- Kraft Suspense Theatre (1963) as Sif Barani
- Combat! (1962) as Carl Dorfmann
- Combat! (1962) as Gen. Von Strelitz
- Combat! (1962) as Col. Bruener
- The Gallant Men (1962)
- The Manchurian Candidate (1962) as Zilkov
- General Electric True (1962)
- All Fall Down (1962) as Capt. Ramirez
- Frontier Circus (1961) as Rodales
- 77 Sunset Strip (1958) as Toller Vengrin
- 77 Sunset Strip (1958) as Rudolph Gerhardt
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...
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