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Max Gail

Max Gail is an American actor who has starred in television and film roles. He was born in Detroit, Michigan. Gail is best known for his role as Det. Stan Wojo Wojeciehowicz from the TV sitcom Barney Miller. Gail's best known feature film role is in D.C. Cab (1983) as Harold, the owner of a taxi company. He recently had a lead role as Grandpa Jack in the film Tillamook Treasure.

Gail has starred in other TV series, including Whiz Kids (1983) as Llewellan Farley Jr., and in the short-lived Normal Life (1990). He is preparing to star in the TV series Sons & Daughters (2006).

Gail has made many guest appearances on TV shows, including Cannon, The Streets of San Francisco, Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman, and The Drew Carey Show.

Gail runs Full Circle, a production company which has done documentaries on such subjects as Agent Orange, Native Americans, and nuclear issues.

Personal life

Max Gail survived his wife Willie Bier, who died of cancer in 1986. They had a daughter together, India.

He has remarried. He and his wife Nan have two children, Max and Grace, and are also raising Nan's nephew Delondon.


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Max Gail Facts

OccupationActor
BirthdayApril 5, 1943 (65)
SignAries
BirthplaceDetroit, Michigan, USA

Selected Filmography

The Inheritance
Dirty Harry
D.C. Cab
Night Moves
Goodbye, Columbus
The Legend of Tillamook's Gold
Good Luck
The Perfect Wife
Hoxsey: How Healing Becomes A Crime
Pontiac Moon
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