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Paul Gleason

Paul Xavier Gleason (May 4, 1939 – May 27, 2006) was an American film and television actor.

Born May 4, 1939† May 27, 2006 Jersey City, New Jersey, USA1 movie on MoviHero

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Die Hard

1988 · 2h 12m · Action · Thriller

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About Paul Gleason

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.

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1988
Die Hard2h 12m · Action · Thriller
Dwayne Robinson

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The Passing
Det. Sanders
2008
Sincerely Yours
Richard Vernon (archive footage) (uncredited)
2008
The Book of Caleb
James Paddington
2006
Abominable
Sheriff Halderman
2003
Dragnet: Sticks and Stones
Matt Margolis
2002
National Lampoon's Van Wilder
Professor McDoogle
2001
Not Another Teen Movie
Richard Vernon
2001
Social Misfits
Warden Doyle
2000
Red Letters
Dean Van Buren
2000
The Giving Tree
Mr. Forrester
1999
No Code of Conduct
Bagwell
1998
Best of the Best 4: Without Warning
Father Gil
1997
Money Talks
Lt. Bobby Pickett
1997
Shadow Conspiracy
Blythe
1997
A Time to Revenge
Deidra
1996
Looking for Richard
Self
1996
Dark Skies
Nelson Rockefeller
1995
Digital Man
Dr. Parker
1994
There Goes My Baby
Mr. Burton
1994
I Love Trouble
Kenny Bacon
1994
Revenge of the Nerds IV: Nerds in Love
Actor
1994
Nothing to Lose
Elliot
1993
Running Cool
Calvin Hogg
1993
The Waiter
Dad
1993
Boiling Point
Transaction Man
1993
Wild Cactus
Sheriff Brenner
1993
National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1
FBI Agent
1992
Maniac Cop 3: Badge of Silence
Hank Cooney
1992
Majority Rule
Harley Graham
1992
Wishman
Silverstein
1991
False Arrest
Arthur Ross
1991
Rich Girl
Marvin Wells
1991
Fourth Story
Lt. Hank Petkavich
1990
Miami Blues
Sergeant Frank Lackley
1989
Spooner
Roland Hyde
1989
Night Game
Broussard
1988
Johnny Be Good
Wayne Hisler
1988
She's Having a Baby
Howard
1987
Ghost Chase
Stan Gordon
1987
Morgan Stewart's Coming Home
Jay Le Soto
1986
Forever, Lulu
Robert
1985
Doubletake
Howie Henley
1985
Ewoks: The Battle for Endor
Jeremitt Towani
1985
The Breakfast Club
Richard Vernon
1985
Challenge of a Lifetime
John Schoonover
1983
Trading Places
Clarence Beeks
1983
Tender Mercies
Reporter
1981
The Pursuit of D.B. Cooper
Remson
1981
Arthur
Executive
1981
Fort Apache, the Bronx
Detective
1980
He Knows You're Alone
Det. Frank Daley
1979
The Great Santini
Lt. Sammy
1979
Ike
Gen. Ernest "Tex" Lee
1979
Women at West Point
Maj. James T. Kirk
1976
Vigilante Force
Michael J. Loonius
1975
Doc Savage: The Man of Bronze
Maj. Thomas J. 'Long Tom' Roberts
1973
Little Laura and Big John
Sheriff
1973
Toma
Drake
1972
Hit Man
Cop (uncredited)
1972
Where Does It Hurt?
Mr. Leffingwell's Aide
1971
Private Duty Nurses
Dr. McClintock
1967
Banning
Golfer (uncredited)
1965
Ski Party
Beach Boy In Red Shorts (uncredited)

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