Paul Gleason

Acting

Paul Gleason

Born 4 May 1939 · Jersey City, New Jersey, USA · Died 27 May 2006 at 67

Paul Xavier Gleason (May 4, 1939 – May 27, 2006) was an American film and television actor. He was known for his roles on television series such as All My Children and films such as The Breakfast Club, Trading Places, and Die Hard. Description above from the Wikipedia article Paul Gleason, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Known for

Highlights

Friends1994 · Series · Jack
Die Hard1988 · Film · Dwayne Robinson
Malcolm in the Middle2000 · Series · Mystery Man
The Breakfast Club1985 · Film · Richard Vernon
Seinfeld1989 · Series · Cushman
Drake & Josh2004 · Series · Mr. Thompson

Filmography

Movies

59 films

The Passing2011 · Film · Det. Sanders
The Book of Caleb2008 · Film · James Paddington
Abominable2006 · Film · Sheriff Halderman
National Lampoon's Van Wilder2002 · Film · Professor McDoogle
Not Another Teen Movie2001 · Film · Richard Vernon
Social Misfits2001 · Film · Warden Doyle
Red Letters2000 · Film · Dean Van Buren
The Giving Tree2000 · Film · Mr. Forrester
No Code of Conduct1999 · Film · Bagwell
Best of the Best 4: Without Warning1998 · Film · Father Gil
Money Talks1997 · Film · Lt. Bobby Pickett
Shadow Conspiracy1997 · Film · Blythe
A Time to Revenge1997 · Film · Deidra
Dark Skies1996 · Film · Nelson Rockefeller
Digital Man1995 · Film · Dr. Parker
There Goes My Baby1994 · Film · Mr. Burton
I Love Trouble1994 · Film · Kenny Bacon
Revenge of the Nerds IV: Nerds in Love1994 · Film
Nothing to Lose1994 · Film · Elliot
Running Cool1993 · Film · Calvin Hogg
Boiling Point1993 · Film · Transaction Man
Wild Cactus1993 · Film · Sheriff Brenner
National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 11993 · Film · FBI Agent
Maniac Cop 3: Badge of Silence1992 · Film · Hank Cooney
Majority Rule1992 · Film · Harley Graham
Wishman1992 · Film · Silverstein
False Arrest1991 · Film · Arthur Ross
Rich Girl1991 · Film · Marvin Wells
Fourth Story1991 · Film · Lt. Hank Petkavich
Miami Blues1990 · Film · Sergeant Frank Lackley
Spooner1989 · Film · Roland Hyde
Night Game1989 · Film · Broussard
Die Hard1988 · Film · Dwayne Robinson
Johnny Be Good1988 · Film · Wayne Hisler
She's Having a Baby1988 · Film · Howard
Ghost Chase1987 · Film · Stan Gordon
Morgan Stewart's Coming Home1987 · Film · Jay Le Soto
Forever, Lulu1986 · Film · Robert
Doubletake1985 · Film · Howie Henley
Ewoks: The Battle for Endor1985 · Film · Jeremitt Towani
The Breakfast Club1985 · Film · Richard Vernon
Trading Places1983 · Film · Clarence Beeks
Tender Mercies1983 · Film · Reporter
The Pursuit of D.B. Cooper1981 · Film · Remson
Arthur1981 · Film · Executive
Fort Apache, the Bronx1981 · Film · Detective
He Knows You're Alone1980 · Film · Det. Frank Daley
The Great Santini1979 · Film · Lt. Sammy
Ike1979 · Film · Gen. Ernest "Tex" Lee
Women at West Point1979 · Film · Maj. James T. Kirk
Vigilante Force1976 · Film · Michael J. Loonius
Doc Savage: The Man of Bronze1975 · Film · Maj. Thomas J. 'Long Tom' Roberts
Little Laura and Big John1973 · Film · Sheriff
Toma1973 · Film · Drake
Hit Man1972 · Film · Cop (uncredited)
Where Does It Hurt?1972 · Film · Mr. Leffingwell's Aide
Private Duty Nurses1971 · Film · Dr. McClintock
Banning1967 · Film · Golfer (uncredited)
Ski Party1965 · Film · Beach Boy In Red Shorts (uncredited)

Filmography

Series

56 shows

Drake & Josh2004 · Series · Mr. Thompson
Cold Case2003 · Series · Stewart Adams
Fastlane2002 · Series · Detective Lannigan
George Lopez2002 · Series · Lou Powers
The Guardian2001 · Series · Scott Kollbrenner
The Weber Show2000 · Series · Principal Squires
The District2000 · Series · Peter Wendt
Malcolm in the Middle2000 · Series · Mystery Man
Dawson's Creek1998 · Series · Larry Newman
Veronica's Closet1997 · Series · Hank
Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction1997 · Series · Kip Sherman (segment "Creepy Comics")
Nash Bridges1996 · Series · Mickey Tripp
The Drew Carey Show1995 · Series · Judge Crawford
NewsRadio1995 · Series · Steve
Friends1994 · Series · Jack
Chicago Hope1994 · Series · Tom McNeil
One West Waikiki1994 · Series · Captain Herzog
Diagnosis: Murder1993 · Series · Detective
Boy Meets World1993 · Series · Dean Borak
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman1993 · Series · Henry Harrison
Walker, Texas Ranger1993 · Series · Harold Payton
Melrose Place1992 · Series
Hardball1989 · Series
Life Goes On1989 · Series
Seinfeld1989 · Series · Cushman
Tales from the Crypt1989 · Series · Det. Robinson
Supercarrier1988 · Series
The Wonder Years1988 · Series · Arthur Jensen
Beauty and the Beast1987 · Series · Henry Dutton
21 Jump Street1987 · Series · Phil Daniels
Sidekicks1986 · Series
L.A. Law1986 · Series · John Lungren
The Equalizer1985 · Series · Greenleaf
Murder, She Wrote1984 · Series · Sterling Bose
Miami Vice1984 · Series · Bunny Berrigan
Kate & Allie1984 · Series
Scarecrow and Mrs. King1983 · Series
Hardcastle and McCormick1983 · Series · Jack Fish
The A-Team1983 · Series · Roy Kelsey
Cagney & Lacey1982 · Series
Falcon Crest1981 · Series · Andy Stryker
Hill Street Blues1981 · Series
Magnum, P.I.1980 · Series · Ronnie Meeder / Jacques Arnot
Ike1979 · Series · Capt. Ernest 'Tex' Lee
Banacek1972 · Series · Border Guard
Monty Nash1971 · Series · Doctor
Columbo1971 · Series · Parsons
McCloud1970 · Series · Detective with Broadhurst (uncredited)
Then Came Bronson1969 · Series · Deputy
The Bold Ones: The New Doctors1969 · Series · Smith
Adam-121968 · Series · Patrolman Arnold
The Invaders1967 · Series · Alien
Mission: Impossible1966 · Series · Lieutenant Blair
The Green Hornet1966 · Series · Paul Garrett
The F.B.I.1965 · Series · Officer Dan Ryan
The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet1952 · Series · Fraternity Brother (uncredited)