Paul Gleason
Acting Born May 4, 1939 Died May 27, 2006 Jersey City, New Jersey, USA 128 credits
Biography
Paul Xavier Gleason was an American film and television actor who was born on May 4, 1939, in Jersey City, New Jersey, USA. He was known for his work in both television and film, with roles on television series such as All My Children and in films including The Breakfast Club, Trading Places, and Die Hard. During his career, he accumulated 123 known acting credits on The Movie Database. He passed away on May 27, 2006, at the age of 67.
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Career overview
Paul Xavier Gleason was an American film and television actor who was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, on May 4, 1939, and passed away on May 27, 2006, at the age of sixty-seven. During his career, he accumulated one hundred twenty-three known acting credits in movies and television shows.
Gleason was recognized for his work across both television and film. On television, he appeared in series such as All My Children. His film career included roles in notable feature films such as The Breakfast Club, Trading Places, and Die Hard.
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The Passing
Sincerely YoursThe Book of Caleb
Abominable
Drake & Josh
Cold CaseDragnet: Sticks and Stones
FastlaneGeorge LopezNational Lampoon's Van Wilder
The GuardianNot Another Teen MovieSocial Misfits
Malcolm in the MiddleThe DistrictThe Weber ShowThe Giving TreeRed Letters
No Code of Conduct
Dawson's CreekBest of the Best 4: Without Warning
Beyond Belief: Fact or FictionVeronica's ClosetMoney TalksShadow ConspiracyLost on Earth
Nash BridgesLooking for RichardDark Skies
The Drew Carey ShowNewsRadioDigital Man
FriendsChicago HopeOne West WaikikiI Love TroubleRevenge of the Nerds IV: Nerds in Love
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of SupermanDiagnosis: MurderBoy Meets WorldWalker, Texas RangerNational Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1
Melrose PlaceManiac Cop 3: Badge of SilenceWishmanMajority Rule
False ArrestRich GirlFourth Story
Miami Blues
SeinfeldTales from the CryptLife Goes OnHardballSpooner
The Wonder YearsDie HardSupercarrierShe's Having a BabyJohnny Be Good
21 Jump StreetGhost ChaseMorgan Stewart's Coming HomeBeauty and the Beast
L.A. LawSidekicksForever, Lulu
The EqualizerThe Breakfast ClubEwoks: The Battle for EndorDoubletakeChallenge of a Lifetime
Murder, She WroteMurder, She WroteMurder, She WroteMiami ViceKate & Allie
The A-TeamScarecrow and Mrs. KingHardcastle and McCormickTrading PlacesTender Mercies
Cagney & Lacey
Falcon CrestHill Street BluesArthurFort Apache, the BronxThe Pursuit of D.B. Cooper
Magnum, P.I.He Knows You're Alone
IkeIkeThe Great SantiniWomen at West Point
Vigilante Force
Full Filmography
128 titles- The Passing (2011) as Det. Sanders
- Sincerely Yours (2008) as Richard Vernon (archive footage) (uncredited)
- The Book of Caleb (2008) as James Paddington
- Abominable (2006) as Sheriff Halderman
- Drake & Josh (2004) as Mr. Thompson
- Cold Case (2003) as Stewart Adams
- Dragnet: Sticks and Stones (2003) as Matt Margolis
- Fastlane (2002) as Detective Lannigan
- George Lopez (2002) as Lou Powers
- National Lampoon's Van Wilder (2002) as Professor McDoogle
- The Guardian (2001) as Scott Kollbrenner
- Not Another Teen Movie (2001) as Richard Vernon
- Social Misfits (2001) as Warden Doyle
- Malcolm in the Middle (2000) as Mystery Man
- The District (2000) as Peter Wendt
- The Weber Show (2000) as Principal Squires
- The Giving Tree (2000) as Mr. Forrester
- Red Letters (2000) as Dean Van Buren
- No Code of Conduct (1999) as Bagwell
- Dawson's Creek (1998) as Larry Newman
- Best of the Best 4: Without Warning (1998) as Father Gil
- Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction (1997) as Kip Sherman (segment "Creepy Comics")
- Veronica's Closet (1997) as Hank
- Money Talks (1997) as Lt. Bobby Pickett
- Shadow Conspiracy (1997) as Blythe
- Lost on Earth (1997) as George Greckin
- A Time to Revenge (1997) as Deidra
- Nash Bridges (1996) as Mickey Tripp
- Looking for Richard (1996) as Self
- Dark Skies (1996) as Nelson Rockefeller
- The Drew Carey Show (1995) as Judge Crawford
- NewsRadio (1995) as Steve
- Digital Man (1995) as Dr. Parker
- Friends (1994) as Jack
- Chicago Hope (1994) as Tom McNeil
- One West Waikiki (1994) as Captain Herzog
- I Love Trouble (1994) as Kenny Bacon
- Revenge of the Nerds IV: Nerds in Love (1994)
- There Goes My Baby (1994) as Mr. Burton
- Nothing to Lose (1994) as Elliot
- Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993) as Henry Harrison
- Diagnosis: Murder (1993) as Detective
- Boy Meets World (1993) as Dean Borak
- Walker, Texas Ranger (1993) as Harold Payton
- National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1 (1993) as FBI Agent
- Boiling Point (1993) as Transaction Man
- Wild Cactus (1993) as Sheriff Brenner
- The Waiter (1993) as Dad
- Running Cool (1993) as Calvin Hogg
- Melrose Place (1992)
- Maniac Cop 3: Badge of Silence (1992) as Hank Cooney
- Wishman (1992) as Silverstein
- Majority Rule (1992) as Harley Graham
- False Arrest (1991) as Arthur Ross
- Rich Girl (1991) as Marvin Wells
- Fourth Story (1991) as Lt. Hank Petkavich
- Miami Blues (1990) as Sergeant Frank Lackley
- Seinfeld (1989) as Cushman
- Tales from the Crypt (1989) as Det. Robinson
- Life Goes On (1989)
- Hardball (1989)
- Spooner (1989) as Roland Hyde
- Night Game (1989) as Broussard
- The Wonder Years (1988) as Arthur Jensen
- Die Hard (1988) as Dwayne Robinson
- Supercarrier (1988)
- She's Having a Baby (1988) as Howard
- Johnny Be Good (1988) as Wayne Hisler
- 21 Jump Street (1987) as Phil Daniels
- Ghost Chase (1987) as Stan Gordon
- Morgan Stewart's Coming Home (1987) as Jay Le Soto
- Beauty and the Beast (1987) as Henry Dutton
- L.A. Law (1986) as John Lungren
- Sidekicks (1986)
- Forever, Lulu (1986) as Robert
- The Equalizer (1985) as Greenleaf
- The Breakfast Club (1985) as Richard Vernon
- Ewoks: The Battle for Endor (1985) as Jeremitt Towani
- Doubletake (1985) as Howie Henley
- Challenge of a Lifetime (1985) as John Schoonover
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Sterling Bose
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Barney Claymore
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Steve Morrison
- Miami Vice (1984) as Bunny Berrigan
- Kate & Allie (1984)
- The A-Team (1983) as Roy Kelsey
- Scarecrow and Mrs. King (1983)
- Hardcastle and McCormick (1983) as Jack Fish
- Trading Places (1983) as Clarence Beeks
- Tender Mercies (1983) as Reporter
- Cagney & Lacey (1982)
- Falcon Crest (1981) as Andy Stryker
- Hill Street Blues (1981)
- Arthur (1981) as Executive
- Fort Apache, the Bronx (1981) as Detective
- The Pursuit of D.B. Cooper (1981) as Remson
- Magnum, P.I. (1980) as Ronnie Meeder / Jacques Arnot
- He Knows You're Alone (1980) as Det. Frank Daley
- Ike (1979) as Gen. Ernest "Tex" Lee
- Ike (1979) as Capt. Ernest 'Tex' Lee
- The Great Santini (1979) as Lt. Sammy
- Women at West Point (1979) as Maj. James T. Kirk
- Vigilante Force (1976) as Michael J. Loonius
- Doc Savage: The Man of Bronze (1975) as Maj. Thomas J. 'Long Tom' Roberts
- Little Laura and Big John (1973) as Sheriff
- Toma (1973) as Drake
- Banacek (1972) as Border Guard
- Where Does It Hurt? (1972) as Mr. Leffingwell's Aide
- Hit Man (1972) as Cop (uncredited)
- Columbo (1971) as Parsons
- Monty Nash (1971) as Doctor
- Private Duty Nurses (1971) as Dr. McClintock
- McCloud (1970) as Detective with Broadhurst (uncredited)
- Then Came Bronson (1969) as Deputy
- The Bold Ones: The New Doctors (1969) as Smith
- Adam-12 (1968) as Patrolman Arnold
- Adam-12 (1968) as Smitty
- Adam-12 (1968) as John Suntor
- Adam-12 (1968) as Instructor Chuck Williams
- The Invaders (1967) as Alien
- Banning (1967) as Golfer (uncredited)
- Mission: Impossible (1966) as Lieutenant Blair
- The Green Hornet (1966) as Paul Garrett
- CBS Playhouse (1966) as Joe Borden
- The F.B.I. (1965) as Officer Dan Ryan
- Ski Party (1965) as Beach Boy In Red Shorts (uncredited)
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
- The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet (1952) as Fraternity Brother (uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Paul Gleason best known for?
Paul Gleason is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Iron Eagle III (1992), Wet Hot American Summer (2001), Cop Land (1997), George Lopez (2002).
When and where was Paul Gleason born?
Paul Gleason was born on May 4, 1939 in Jersey City, New Jersey, USA. They passed away on May 27, 2006.
How many credits does Paul Gleason have?
Paul Gleason has accumulated over 128 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1952 to 2011.
What is Paul Gleason's background in cinema and television?
Paul Xavier Gleason was an American film and television actor who was born on May 4, 1939, in Jersey City, New Jersey, USA. He was known for his work in both television and film, with roles on television series such as All My Children and in films including The Breakfast Club, Trading Places, and Die Hard. During his c...