Paul Gleason

Birth Name:

Paul Xavier Gleason

Birth Place:

Jersey City, New Jersey, United States

Profession

Actor, Producer

Was a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Studied at Florida State University and played football for the school
Decided to pursue a career in acting after watching the 1962 film "Splendor in the Grass․"
Played minor league baseball between 1959 and 1960
Quote: "I went into acting because I had nothing more sensible to do․ However, once I began acting classes with Lee Strasberg at the Actor's Studio in New York, I found it stimulating and rewarding․"
Best known for his roles in the series "All My Children" and the films "The Breakfast Club" and "Die Hard․"
Known for portraying teachers and school principals

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