Personal Info
Birth date
1939-05-04 (86 Years)
Day of death
2006-05-27
Gender
Male
Known for
Acting
Place of birth
Jersey City, New Jersey, USA
Also known as
پال گلیسون
Paul Gleason
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Paul Xavier Gleason (May 4, 1939 – May 27, 2006) was an American film and television actor, known for his roles on TV series such as All My Children and films such as The Breakfast Club and Die Hard. Description above from the Wikipedia article Paul Gleason, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Filmography
Friends
8.429
Overview:
Six young people from New York City, on their own and struggling to survive in the real world, find the companionship, comfort and support they get from each other to be the perfect antidote to the pressures of life.Seinfeld
8.3
Overview:
A stand-up comedian and his three offbeat friends weather the pitfalls and payoffs of life in New York City in the '90s. It's a show about nothing.Columbo
8.095
Overview:
Columbo is a friendly, verbose, disheveled-looking police detective who is consistently underestimated by his suspects. Despite his unprepossessing appearance and apparent absentmindedness, he shrewdly solves all of his cases and secures all evidence needed for indictment. His formidable eye for detail and meticulously dedicated approach often become clear to the killer only late in the storyline.The Wonder Years
8.327
Overview:
The story of Kevin Arnold facing the trials and tribulations of youth while growing up during the 1960s and 70s. Told through narration from an adult Kevin, Kevin faces the difficulties of maintaining relationships and friendships on his enthralling journey into adulthood.The A-Team
7.468
Overview:
A fictional group of ex-United States Army Special Forces personnel work as soldiers of fortune while on the run from the Army after being branded as war criminals for a "crime they didn't commit."Diagnosis: Murder
7.087
Overview:
Dr. Mark Sloan is a good-natured, offbeat physician who is called upon to solve murders.Murder, She Wrote
7.536
Overview:
An unassuming mystery writer turned sleuth uses her professional insight to help solve real-life homicide cases.Miami Vice
7.441
Overview:
The story of the Miami Police Department's vice squad and its efforts to end drug trafficking and prostitution, centered on the unlikely partnership of Sonny Crockett and Ricardo Tubbs - who first meet when Tubbs is undercover in a drug cartel.Malcolm in the Middle
8.5
Overview:
A gifted young teen tries to survive life with his dimwitted, dysfunctional family.Magnum, P.I.
7.29
Overview:
A private investigator who works when he wants, lives in a beachfront estate in Hawaii, drives a posh Ferrari, runs up an unlimited tab at a swank bar, and charms attractive women in peril - that's the lifestyle of Thomas Magnum, aka Magnum, P.I.NewsRadio
7.342
Overview:
The office politics and interpersonal relationships among the staff of WNYX NewsRadio, New York's #2 news radio station.The Equalizer
7.197
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Robert McCall is a former agent of a secret government agency who is now running his own private crime fighting operation where he fashions himself as "The Equalizer." It is a service for victims of the system who have exhausted all possible means of seeking justice and have nowhere to go. McCall promises to even out the odds for them.Cold Case
7.781
Overview:
The Philadelphia homicide squad's lone female detective finds her calling when she is assigned cases that have never been solved. Detective Lilly Rush combines her natural instincts with the updated technology available today to bring about justice for all the victims she can.The F.B.I.
5.455
Overview:
The F.B.I. is an American television series that was broadcast on ABC from 1965 to 1974. It was sponsored by the Ford Motor Company, and the characters almost always drove Ford vehicles in the series. Alcoa was co-sponsor of Season One only.Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
7
Overview:
A much more lavish version of the popular Superman television series which had first aired forty years earlier, Lois & Clark focused more on the Man of Steel's early adult years in Metropolis. With the unknowing help of Lois Lane, Clark Kent created Superman there in Metropolis after finding work at the world-famous Daily Planet newspaper, where he meets fellow reporter Lois Lane.The Invaders
6.807
Overview:
The Invaders, alien beings from a dying planet. Their destination: the Earth. Their purpose: to make it their world. David Vincent has seen them, for him it began one lost night on a lonely country road, looking for a shortcut that he never found. It began with a closed deserted diner, and a man too long without sleep to continue his journey. It began with the landing of a craft from another galaxy. Now, David Vincent knows that the Invaders are here, that they have taken human form. Somehow he must convince a disbelieving world that the nightmare has already begun.The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet
5.9
Overview:
The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet is an American sitcom, airing on ABC from October 3, 1952 through March 26, 1966, starring the real life Nelson family. After a long run on radio, the show was brought to television where it continued its success, running on both radio and television for a few years. The series stars Ozzie Nelson and his wife, singer Harriet Nelson, and their young sons, David and Eric "Ricky" Nelson. Don DeFore had a recurring role as the Nelsons' friendly neighbor "Thorny".Walker, Texas Ranger
6.962
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Modern-day Texas Ranger, Cordell Walker's independent crime-solving methods have their roots in the rugged traditions of the Old West. Walker's closest friend is former Ranger, C.D. Parker, who retired after a knee injury, and now owns "C.D.'s," a Country/Western saloon/restaurant. Rookie Ranger, James "Jimmy" Trivette is an ex-football player who bases his crime-solving methods on reason and uses computers and cellular phones. Alex Cahill is the Assistant DA who shares a mutual attraction with Walker, but often disagrees with his unorthodox approach to law enforcement.21 Jump Street
7.176
Overview:
21 Jump Street revolves around a group of young cops who would use their youthful appearance to go undercover and solve crimes involving teenagers and young adults.Boy Meets World
8.242
Overview:
The coming of age events and everyday life-lessons of Cory Matthews, a Philadelphian who grows up from a young boy to a married man.Tales from the Crypt
8
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Cadaverous scream legend the Crypt Keeper is your macabre host for these forays of fright and fun based on the classic E.C. Comics tales from back in the day. So shamble up to the bar and pick your poison. Will it be an insane Santa on a personal slay ride? Honeymooners out to fulfill the "til death do we part" vow ASAP?The Bold Ones: The New Doctors
4
Overview:
The Bold Ones: The New Doctors is an American medical drama that lasted for four seasons on NBC, from 1969 to 1973.Melrose Place
5.86
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Follow the lives of a group of young adults living in a brownstone apartment complex on Melrose Place, in Los Angeles, California.Scarecrow and Mrs. King
6.3
Overview:
Scarecrow and Mrs. King is an American television series that aired from October 3, 1983, to May 28, 1987 on CBS. The show stars Kate Jackson and Bruce Boxleitner as divorced housewife Amanda King and top-level "Agency" operative Lee Stetson who begin a strange association, and eventual romance, after encountering one another in a train station.The Mike Douglas Show
5.375
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The Mike Douglas Show is an American daytime television talk show hosted by Mike Douglas that originally aired only in the Cleveland area during much of its first two years on the air. It then went into syndication in 1963 and remained on television until 1982. It was distributed by Westinghouse Broadcasting and for much of its run, originated from studios of two of the company's TV stations in Cleveland and Philadelphia.Kate & Allie
5.9
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Kate & Allie is an American television situation comedy which ran from March 19, 1984, to May 22, 1989. Kate & Allie first aired on CBS as a midseason replacement series and only six episodes were initially commissioned, but the favorable response from critics and viewers alike easily convinced CBS to commit to a full season in the fall of 1984. The series was created by Sherry Coben.L.A. Law
7.1
Overview:
L.A. Law is an American television legal drama series that ran for eight seasons on NBC from September 15, 1986, to May 19, 1994. Created by Steven Bochco and Terry Louise Fisher, it contained many of Bochco's trademark features including a large number of parallel storylines, social drama and off-the-wall humor. It reflected the social and cultural ideologies of the 1980s and early 1990s, and many of the cases featured on the show dealt with hot-topic issues such as abortion, racism, gay rights, homophobia, sexual harassment, AIDS, and domestic violence. The series often also reflected social tensions between the wealthy senior lawyer protagonists and their less well-paid junior staff. The show was popular with audiences and critics, and won 15 Emmy Awards throughout its run, four of which were for Outstanding Drama Series.Sidekicks
6
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'Sidekicks' is half-hourlong US action series that aired in primetime during the 1986–1987 television season on ABC. Its backdoor-pilot 'The Last Electric Knight' aired in Febuary 1986 as part of 'The Disney Sunday Movie' line-up on ABC. The series follows young martial arts expert Ernie Lee and his guardian, police detective Jake Rizzo.Veronica's Closet
5.2
Overview:
Veronica 'Ronnie' Chase is the 'Queen of Romance.' Founder of a successful lingerie empire, and best-selling author of self-help romance books, Ronnie has it all ... money, success, sex appeal and a philandering husband. How she will find true happiness without jeopardizing her business will be her biggest challenge yet.Acting
2011The Passing as Det. Sanders
2008Sincerely Yours as Richard Vernon (archive footage) (uncredited)
2008The Book of Caleb as James Paddington
2006Abominable as Sheriff Halderman
2004Drake & Josh (1 Episode) as Mr. Thompson
2003Cold Case (1 Episode) as Stewart Adams
2003Dragnet: Sticks and Stones as Matt Margolis
2002Fastlane (1 Episode) as Detective Lannigan
2002National Lampoon's Van Wilder as Professor McDoogle
2002George Lopez (1 Episode) as Unknown
2001Not Another Teen Movie as Richard Vernon
2001The Guardian (1 Episode) as Scott Kollbrenner
2001Social Misfits as Warden Doyle
2000The Weber Show (1 Episode) as Principal Squires
2000The District (1 Episode) as Peter Wendt
2000Red Letters as Dean Van Buren
2000The Giving Tree as Mr. Forrester
2000Malcolm in the Middle (2 Episodes) as Mystery Man
1999No Code of Conduct as Bagwell
1998Best of the Best 4: Without Warning as Father Gil
1998Dawson's Creek (2 Episodes) as Unknown
1997Veronica's Closet (2 Episodes) as Hank
1997Money Talks as Lt. Bobby Pickett
1997Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction (1 Episode) as Kip Sherman (segment "Creepy Comics")
1997Shadow Conspiracy as Blythe
1997Lost on Earth (13 Episodes) as George Greckin
1997A Time to Revenge as Deidra
1996Looking for Richard as Self
1996Dark Skies as Nelson Rockefeller
1996Nash Bridges (1 Episode) as Mickey Tripp
1995The Drew Carey Show (1 Episode) as Judge Crawford
1995Digital Man as Dr. Parker
1995NewsRadio (1 Episode) as Steve
1994Friends (1 Episode) as Jack
1994Chicago Hope (1 Episode) as Unknown
1994There Goes My Baby as Mr. Burton
1994One West Waikiki (20 Episodes) as Captain Herzog
1994I Love Trouble as Kenny Bacon
1994Revenge of the Nerds IV: Nerds In Love as Unknown
1994Nothing to Lose as Elliot
1993Diagnosis: Murder (1 Episode) as Detective
1993Boy Meets World (2 Episodes) as Dean Borak
1993Running Cool as Calvin Hogg
1993Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1 Episode) as Unknown
1993The Waiter as Dad
1993Walker, Texas Ranger (1 Episode) as Dr. Harold Payton
1993Boiling Point as Transaction Man
1993Wild Cactus as Sheriff Brenner
1993National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1 as FBI Agent
1992Maniac Cop 3: Badge of Silence as Hank Cooney
1992Majority Rule as Harley Graham
1992Wishman as Silverstein
1992Melrose Place (1 Episode) as Unknown
1991False Arrest as Arthur Ross
1991Rich Girl as Marvin Wells
1991Fourth Story as Lt. Hank Petkavich
1990Miami Blues as Sergeant Frank Lackley
1989Spooner as Roland Hyde
1989Hardball (1 Episode) as Unknown
1989Night Game as Broussard
1989Life Goes On (1 Episode) as Unknown
1989Seinfeld (1 Episode) as Cushman
1989Tales from the Crypt (1 Episode) as Det. Robinson
1988Die Hard as Dwayne Robinson
1988Johnny Be Good as Wayne Hisler
1988Supercarrier (1 Episode) as Unknown
1988She's Having a Baby as Howard
1988The Wonder Years (1 Episode) as Arthur Jensen
1987Beauty and the Beast (1 Episode) as Unknown
1987Ghost Chase as Stan Gordon
198721 Jump Street (1 Episode) as Phil Daniels
1987Morgan Stewart's Coming Home as Jay Le Soto
1986Forever, Lulu as Robert
1986Sidekicks (1 Episode) as Unknown
1986L.A. Law (1 Episode) as Coach John Lungren
1985Doubletake as Howie Henley
1985Ewoks: The Battle for Endor as Jeremitt Towani
1985The Equalizer (1 Episode) as Greenleaf
1985The Breakfast Club as Richard Vernon
1985Challenge of a Lifetime as John Schoonover
1984Murder, She Wrote (1, 1, 1 Episode) as Sterling Bose, Lt. Barney Claymore, Steve Morrison
1984Miami Vice (1 Episode) as Bunny Berrigan
1984Kate & Allie (1 Episode) as Unknown
1983Scarecrow and Mrs. King (1 Episode) as Unknown
1983Hardcastle and McCormick (1 Episode) as Jack Fish
1983Trading Places as Clarence Beeks
1983Tender Mercies as Reporter
1983The A-Team (1 Episode) as Roy Kelsey
1982Cagney & Lacey (1 Episode) as Unknown
1981Falcon Crest (1 Episode) as Andy Stryker
1981The Pursuit of D.B. Cooper as Remson
1981Arthur as Executive
1981Fort Apache, the Bronx as Detective
1981Hill Street Blues (2 Episodes) as Unknown
1980Magnum, P.I. (1 Episode) as Ronnie Meeder / Jacques Arnot
1980He Knows You're Alone as Det. Frank Daley
1979The Great Santini as Lt. Sammy
1979Ike as Gen. Ernest "Tex" Lee
1979Women at West Point as Maj. James T. Kirk
1976Vigilante Force as Michael J. Loonius
1975Doc Savage: The Man of Bronze as Maj. Thomas J. 'Long Tom' Roberts
1973Little Laura and Big John as Sheriff
1973Toma as Drake
1972Hit Man as Cop (uncredited)
1972Banacek (1 Episode) as Border Guard
1971Monty Nash (1 Episode) as Doctor
1971Columbo (1 Episode) as Parsons
1971Private Duty Nurses as Dr. McClintock
1969Then Came Bronson (1 Episode) as Deputy
1969The Bold Ones: The New Doctors (1 Episode) as Smith
1968Adam-12 (1, 1, 1, 1 Episode) as Patrolman Arnold, Smitty, John Suntor, Instructor Chuck Williams
1967Banning as Golfer (uncredited)
1967The Invaders (1 Episode) as Alien
1966Mission: Impossible (1 Episode) as Lieutenant Blair
1966The Green Hornet (1 Episode) as Paul Garrett
1965The F.B.I. (1 Episode) as Officer Dan Ryan
1965Ski Party as Beach Boy In Red Shorts (uncredited)
1961The Mike Douglas Show (1 Episode) as Self
1952The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet (1 Episode) as Fraternity Brother (uncredited)