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Paul Linke

Known For
Acting
Born
May 6, 1948 in New York City, New York, USA
Active Years
1970–2017 (48 Years)
Total Credits
53 credits in database
Acting Born May 6, 1948 New York City, New York, USA 53 credits
53
Total Credits
1970–2017
48 Years Career Span
32
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
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Name: Paul Linke.
Birth Date: May 6, 1948.
Place of Birth: New York City, New York, USA.
Nationality/Profession: American actor.
Known for: Officer Artie Grossman (also identified as Arthur "Artie" Grossman) in the television series CHiPs, which follows motorcycle officers of the California Highway Patrol.
Acting Style: Often portrays mild-mannered everyman roles.
Work History: Worked in film and extensively in television.
Known Credits: 51.
Father: Richard O. Linke (personal manager, producer, and partner of Andy Griffith).
Other roles/credits: Sheriff Bruce Smith in the film Motel Hell (1980); appeared in the film Parenthood (1989).

Paul Linke is an American actor born on May 6, 1948, in New York City, New York. He is known for his role as Officer Arthur Artie Grossman in the television series CHiPs, which focuses on the motorcycle officers of the California Highway Patrol. Linke has worked extensively in television and film, frequently portraying mild-mannered everyman roles. His credits include playing Sheriff Bruce Smith in the 1980 film Motel Hell and appearing in the film Parenthood in 1989. He is the son of Richard O. Linke, who was a producer, personal manager, and partner of Andy Griffith. Linke has 51 known acting credits.
*Paul Linke is an American actor born on May 6, 19

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Career

Career overview

Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
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Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, awards, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
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Name: Paul Linke.
Birth Date: May 6, 1948.
Birth Place: New York City, New York, USA.
Profession: American actor.
Known for: Officer Artie Grossman (also identified as Officer Arthur "Artie" Grossman) in the television series CHiPs.
CHiPs description: A television series about the motorcycle officers of the California Highway Patrol.
Acting style/type: Worked in film and extensively in television, mostly portraying mild-mannered everyman roles.
Other credits mentioned in Synopsis:
Sheriff Bruce Smith in the film Motel Hell (1980).
Appeared in the film Parenthood (1989).
Family: Son of Richard O. Linke (personal manager, producer, and partner of Andy Griffith).
Known Credits count: 51 (from TMDB source).
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Paul Linke is an American actor born on May 6, 1948, in New York City, New York. He is the son of Richard O. Linke, who was a personal manager, producer, and partner of Andy Griffith. Linke has worked extensively in television and film, frequently portraying mild-mannered everyman roles.
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He is best known for his role as Officer Arthur "Artie" Grossman in the television series CHiPs, which follows the motorcycle officers of the California Highway Patrol. During the timeframe of his character on CHiPs, Linke played the role of Sheriff Bruce Smith in the 1980 film Motel Hell. Additionally, he appeared in the 1989 film Parenthood. His professional credits include 51 known acting roles.
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"Paul Linke is an American actor born on May 6, 1948, in New York City, New York. He is the son of Richard O. Linke, who was a personal manager, producer, and partner of Andy Griffith. Linke has worked extensively in television and film, frequently portraying mild-mannered everyman roles.

He is best known for his role as Officer Arthur "Artie" Grossman in the television series CHiPs, which follows the motorcycle officers of the California Highway Patrol. During the timeframe of his character on CHiPs, Linke played the role of Sheriff Bruce Smith in the 1980 film Motel Hell. Additionally, he appeared in the 1989 film Parenthood. His professional credits include 51 known acting roles."

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Paul Linke is an American actor born on May 6, 1948, in

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Career timeline

The Guest House
An American Girl Story: Maryellen 1955 - Extraordinary Christmas
Kitten vs. Newborn
Fallen Angels
K-PAX
Strong Medicine
Judging AmySmart House
CHiPs '99Thirst
Killing Mr. Griffin
ProfilerNo One Would TellEvery Woman's Dream
Lady in WaitingShrunken HeadsWhere Are My Children?
Diagnosis: MurderLois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
Melrose PlaceThe Fear InsideJonathan: The Boy Nobody Wanted
Fire! Trapped on the 37th Floor
Beverly Hills, 90210The FlashCapital NewsThe Dreamer of Oz
Quantum LeapQuantum LeapParenthoodTime Flies When You're Alive
Daddy's BoysShootdown
21 Jump StreetHoopermanInto the Homeland
KGB: The Secret War
Murder, She WroteHunter
Heart Like a Wheel
St. Elsewhere
Motel Hell
Knots LandingSupertrain
CHiPsCHiPsGrand Theft Auto
Three for Two
Happy DaysBig Bad Mama
M*A*S*HThe Waltons
The Baby Maker

Full Filmography

53 titles

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Paul Linke best known for?

Paul Linke is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including An American Girl Story: Maryellen 1955 - Extraordinary Christmas (2016), K-PAX (2001), Strong Medicine (2000), Hostage (2005).

When and where was Paul Linke born?

Paul Linke was born on May 6, 1948 in New York City, New York, USA.

How many credits does Paul Linke have?

Paul Linke has accumulated over 53 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1970 to 2017.

What is Paul Linke's background in cinema and television?

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Paul Linke by the numbers

53credits
29films
24TV series
1970–2017active years

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