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Paul Gleason
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Paul Gleason was an American movie and a television actor who is well remembered by the fans for portraying the role of Doctor David Thompson in the American television soap opera ‘All My Children,’ alongside Amy Adams and Jimmy Smits.
His work can also be seen as a remembrance in movies like the 1985 American teen coming of age comedy-drama movie, ‘Breakfast Club’ where he played the role of Assistant Principal Richard Vernon, the 1983 American comedy movie ‘Trading Places’ where he portrayed the role of Clarence Beeks and the 1988 American action movie, ‘Die Hard.’
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| Full Name | Paul Gleason |
| Date of birth | 4 May 1939 |
| Birth Place | New Jersey, the United States |
| Parent(s) | Eleanor Doyle and George Gleason |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Weight | Unknown |
| Height | 6ft |
| Nationality | American |
| Wife | Susan Kehl |
| Zodiac | Taurus |
| Ethnicity | American |
| Date of Death | 27 May 2006 |
| Cause of death | Pleural Mesothelioma, a type of lung cancer. |
Besides his acting career, Paul Gleason is also remembered for his golfing career as he actively participated in numerous celebrity golf events and signed autographs for his fans. He is also famous for portraying the roles of principals or teachers who take no-nonsense and play the roles of infamous and cranky bullies in numerous movies.
Sadly, the actor passed away on 27 May 2006 at 67 years old due to pleural mesothelioma, a type of lung cancer.
Where was Gleason born and raised?
Gleason’s full name is Paul Xavier Gleason. He was born on 4 May 1939 in Jersey City, New Jersey, the United States, to his mother, Eleanor Doyle, a registered nurse, and to his father, George Gleason, a professional boxer.
Unfortunately, information regarding his family details and his siblings is not available online. Besides this, it is known that he once ran away from his home at the age of 16 and slept on the beaches, and played baseball.
Paul Gleason held an American nationality and belonged to white ethnicity. Unfortunately, information regarding his religious ideology is not available online. His zodiac sign was Taurus.
Body Measurement
Paul Gleason’s height is 6 feet (1.83m/183cms), and his weight is also not available online. He had an average body build with a pair of black-colored eyes and black-colored hair.
What is the academic qualification of Gleason?
Paul Gleason studied and completed his high school at the North Miami High School, a secondary school located in North Miami, Florida, United States. He studied and graduated from the Florida State University, a public research university located in Tallahassee, Florida, United States.
How did Paul start his Career?
Paul Gleason gave his debut performance in the year 1962 when he played an uncredited role of the gas station owner in the American black and white survival science fiction movie, ‘Panic in Year Zero!’ followed by the role of a ski resort guest in 1965 American comedy-drama movie, ‘Winter A Go Go.’
Movies
Paul Gleason went on to make the debut role of a man in the 1967 American fantasy science fiction comedy television series, ‘It’s About Time’ followed by the role of Paul Garnett, Alien, and Frat Boy in the 1967 television series and movie, ‘The Green Hornet,’ ‘The Invaders’ and ‘C’mon Let’s Live a Little.
Similarly, he can also be seen playing the role of Officer Dan Ryan in an episode of the 1968 American police television series, ‘The F.B.I.’ and the role of a prisoner in ‘The Secret War of Harry Frigg.’
Moreover, in the year 1969, he played the role of Deputy for an episode of the American adventure drama television series, ‘Then Came Bronson’, in the year 1971, he played the role of Doctor McClintock in the American movie ‘Private Duty Nurses’ and the role of Smitty for an episode of the American television police procedural drama, ‘Adam-12’ and the year 1972, he had numerous roles in series like ‘Where Does it Hurt?’, ‘Adam-12’, ‘Mission: Impossible’ alongside Alison Araya and Martin Sheen, ‘Banacek’ and ‘Hit Man.’
He appeared with the role of Sheriff in the 1973 American feature movie, ‘Little Laura and Big John,’ with the role of John Suntor for an episode of the American television police procedural drama, ‘Adam-12’, with the roles of Major Thomas J. ‘Long Tom’ Roberts and Parsons in the American action movie, ‘Doc Savage: The Man of Bronze’ and in the American crime drama television series, ‘Columbo.’ Furthermore, he has also made appearances in movies, and series like ‘Vigilante Force,’ ‘All My Children,’ ‘The Great Santini,’ ‘Women at West Point, and ‘He Knows You’re Alone.’
TV Shows
He can be seen in numerous movies and television series like ‘Beauty and the Beast,’ ‘She’s Having a Baby,’ ‘Johnny Be Good,’ ’21 Jump Street’, ‘Maniac Cop 3: Badge of Silence’, ‘Shadow Conspiracy,’ ‘Boy Meets World’, ‘No Code of Conduct’ and ‘Not Another Teen Movie.’ His last role came in the 2008 American comedy-drama movie, ‘The Book of Caleb’, where he played the role of James Paddington, and in the 2011 movie, ‘The Passing,’ where he portrayed the role of Detective Sanders.
Wife
Paul Gleason was previously married to Candy Moore, An American actress from the year 1971 to the year 1978. The couple was blessed with a daughter whose name is Shannon. After separating, he tied knots with Susan Kehl, with whom he stayed together till death did them apart. They were blessed with a daughter whose name is Kaitlin.
Net Worth
Before the sad demise of Paul Gleason, he had an estimated net worth of around $7 million.
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