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Paul Gleason is one of Hollywood's busiest character actors. He played Beeks in Trading Places and recently starred in George Cosmatos' Shadow Conspiracy. His other film credits include Die Hard, The Breakfast Club, Tender Mercies, The Great Santini and Miami Blues.
Fans of the daytime soap All My Children know Gleason as David Thornton, a character he played for several years. His numerous television appearances include Tales From The Crypt, Cagney & Lacy, Murder, She Wrote, Hill Street Blues and many others.
He has appeared in numerous productions at Williamstown and Long Wharf Theatres.
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Paul Gleason Facts
| Birth Name | Paul Xavier Gleason |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Birthday | May 4, 1939 |
| Sign | Taurus |
| Birthplace | Jersey City, New Jersey, USA |
| Date of death | May 27, 2006 (Burbank, California, USA, age 67) |
| Height | 6' (1m83) |