Paul Michael Glaser

Birth Name:

Paul Manfred Glaser

Birth Place:

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Profession

Actor, Director, Producer, Writer, Soundtrack

Attended a private school in Cambridge, Mass․, transferring to the Cambridge School of Weston, and then graduating from Tulane University with a master's degree in English and theater
Attended Boston University School for the Arts
After his success on "Starsky and Hutch," decided to work behind the camera, and directed several action films and episodes of well-known TV series including "Miami Vice" and "Judging Amy․"
Best known for his playing Detective David Starsky on the 1970s series "Starsky and Hutch․"
His first feature film was playing Perchik in the musical "Fiddler on the Roof․"
Close friends with director Michael Mann
Is an avid photographer, poet and author
Rumored to have been roommates with Andy Summers of the '80s rock group The Police
Served as chairman of the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, founded after his wife who passed away from complications from AIDS

1978TP de Oro - Best Foreign Actor (Mejor Actor Extranjero):Nominated
1985Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series:Nominated
1986DGA Award - Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Dramatic Series - Night:Nominated
2004MTV Movie Award - Best Cameo:Nominated
2004TV Land Award - Favorite Crimestopper Duo:Nominated
2005TV Land Award - Favorite "Casual Friday" Cop:Winner

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