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Paul Gleason

Paul Gleason

Acting·1939–2006·61 films

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.

Filmography

Die Hard
Die Hard (1988)Dwayne Robinson
The Breakfast Club
The Breakfast Club (1985)Richard Vernon
Trading Places
Trading Places (1983)Clarence Beeks
Not Another Teen Movie
Not Another Teen Movie (2001)Richard Vernon
National Lampoon's Van Wilder
National Lampoon's Van Wilder (2002)Professor McDoogle
National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1
National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1 (1993)FBI Agent
Arthur
Arthur (1981)Executive
Money Talks
Money Talks (1997)Lt. Bobby Pickett
Ewoks: The Battle for Endor
Ewoks: The Battle for Endor (1985)Jeremitt Towani
I Love Trouble
I Love Trouble (1994)Kenny Bacon
She's Having a Baby
She's Having a Baby (1988)Howard
Miami Blues
Miami Blues (1990)Sergeant Frank Lackley
Maniac Cop 3: Badge of Silence
Maniac Cop 3: Badge of Silence (1992)Hank Cooney
Tender Mercies
Tender Mercies (1983)Reporter
Looking for Richard
Looking for Richard (1996)Self
Johnny Be Good
Johnny Be Good (1988)Wayne Hisler
Boiling Point
Boiling Point (1993)Transaction Man
Fort Apache, the Bronx
Fort Apache, the Bronx (1981)Detective
Revenge of the Nerds IV: Nerds in Love
Revenge of the Nerds IV: Nerds in Love (1994)
Shadow Conspiracy
Shadow Conspiracy (1997)Blythe
Abominable
Abominable (2006)Sheriff Halderman
He Knows You're Alone
He Knows You're Alone (1980)Det. Frank Daley
The Great Santini
The Great Santini (1979)Lt. Sammy
Best of the Best 4: Without Warning
Best of the Best 4: Without Warning (1998)Father Gil
Doc Savage: The Man of Bronze
Doc Savage: The Man of Bronze (1975)Maj. Thomas J. 'Long Tom' Roberts
Night Game
Night Game (1989)Broussard
No Code of Conduct
No Code of Conduct (1999)Bagwell
The Pursuit of D.B. Cooper
The Pursuit of D.B. Cooper (1981)Remson
Ghost Chase
Ghost Chase (1987)Stan Gordon
Digital Man
Digital Man (1995)Dr. Parker
Morgan Stewart's Coming Home
Morgan Stewart's Coming Home (1987)Jay Le Soto
Vigilante Force
Vigilante Force (1976)Michael J. Loonius
There Goes My Baby
There Goes My Baby (1994)Mr. Burton
The Giving Tree
The Giving Tree (2000)Mr. Forrester
Banning
Banning (1967)Golfer (uncredited)
Ski Party
Ski Party (1965)Beach Boy In Red Shorts (uncredited)
Hit Man
Hit Man (1972)Cop (uncredited)
Red Letters
Red Letters (2000)Dean Van Buren
Forever, Lulu
Forever, Lulu (1986)Robert
Where Does It Hurt?
Where Does It Hurt? (1972)Mr. Leffingwell's Aide
False Arrest
False Arrest (1991)Arthur Ross
The Passing
The Passing (2011)Det. Sanders
Doubletake
Doubletake (1985)Howie Henley
Running Cool
Running Cool (1993)Calvin Hogg
Wild Cactus
Wild Cactus (1993)Sheriff Brenner
Fourth Story
Fourth Story (1991)Lt. Hank Petkavich
Little Laura and Big John
Little Laura and Big John (1973)Sheriff
A Time to Revenge
A Time to Revenge (1997)Deidra
Private Duty Nurses
Private Duty Nurses (1971)Dr. McClintock
Wishman
Wishman (1992)Silverstein
Nothing to Lose
Nothing to Lose (1994)Elliot
Spooner
Spooner (1989)Roland Hyde
Ike
Ike (1979)Gen. Ernest "Tex" Lee
Toma
Toma (1973)Drake
Social Misfits
Social Misfits (2001)Warden Doyle
Rich Girl
Rich Girl (1991)Marvin Wells
Majority Rule
Majority Rule (1992)Harley Graham
The Book of Caleb
The Book of Caleb (2008)James Paddington
Dark Skies
Dark Skies (1996)Nelson Rockefeller
Women at West Point
Women at West Point (1979)Maj. James T. Kirk
Sincerely Yours
Sincerely Yours (2008)Richard Vernon (archive footage) (uncredited)