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
Biography
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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.
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Career overview
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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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Career timeline
Full Filmography
53 titles- The Guest House (2017) as Detective Collins
- An American Girl Story: Maryellen 1955 - Extraordinary Christmas (2016) as Grandpop
- Kitten vs. Newborn (2008)
- Fallen Angels (2007) as Eli
- K-PAX (2001) as Stuart Hessler
- Strong Medicine (2000) as The Warden
- Judging Amy (1999) as Principal Dick Waxwood
- Smart House (1999) as Tuttle
- CHiPs '99 (1998) as Grossman
- Thirst (1998) as Governor
- Killing Mr. Griffin (1997) as Coach
- Profiler (1996) as Bobby Perkins
- No One Would Tell (1996) as Rod Merredi
- Every Woman's Dream (1996) as Narrator
- Lady in Waiting (1994) as Max
- Shrunken Heads (1994) as Mr. Larson
- Where Are My Children? (1994)
- Diagnosis: Murder (1993) as Evelyn's Husband
- Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993) as Church Deacon
- Melrose Place (1992) as Man at AIDS Support Group
- The Fear Inside (1992) as Carl Landers
- Jonathan: The Boy Nobody Wanted (1992) as Dr. Sullivan
- Fire! Trapped on the 37th Floor (1991) as Battalion Chief Powers
- Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990) as Edgar
- The Flash (1990) as Ted Preminger
- Capital News (1990) as Raymond Chumley
- The Dreamer of Oz (1990) as Opie (uncredited)
- Quantum Leap (1989) as Lionel
- Quantum Leap (1989) as Sheriff Ben Masters
- Parenthood (1989) as George Bowman
- Time Flies When You're Alive (1989)
- Daddy's Boys (1988) as Traveling Salesman
- Shootdown (1988) as Martin Henderson
- 21 Jump Street (1987) as Mr. Tomkins
- Hooperman (1987) as T.J.
- Into the Homeland (1987) as Red Hughes
- KGB: The Secret War (1985) as Frank
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Eddie Mapp
- Hunter (1984) as Dale Shawn
- Heart Like a Wheel (1983) as Reporter #2
- St. Elsewhere (1982) as Dr. Herb Benzig
- Motel Hell (1980) as Sheriff Bruce Smith
- Knots Landing (1979) as Tapper Shell
- Supertrain (1979) as Waiter
- CHiPs (1977) as Arthur Grossman
- CHiPs (1977) as Officer Arthur Grossman
- Grand Theft Auto (1977) as Collins Hedgeworth
- Three for Two (1975) as Alfred (segment "Mike & Pauline")
- Happy Days (1974)
- Big Bad Mama (1974) as Bank Teller
- M*A*S*H (1972)
- The Waltons (1972)
- The Baby Maker (1970) as Sam
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?
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist. Task: Write a factual identity profile of Paul Linke (Acting). Constraints: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES. No invented titles, names, dates, awards, etc. Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose. Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Quantum Leap (1989) as Lionel — aged about 41
- Quantum Leap (1989) as Sheriff Ben Masters — aged about 41
- M*A*S*H (1972) — aged about 24
- An American Girl Story: Maryellen 1955 - Extraordinary Christmas (2016) as Grandpop — aged about 68
- Happy Days (1974) — aged about 26
- Judging Amy (1999) as Principal Dick Waxwood — aged about 51
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