Paul Gleason
Paul Xavier Gleason (May 4, 1939 – May 27, 2006) was an American movie, television, voice, and stage actor who is known for his role as Dwayne T. Robinson in the 1988 action movie Die Hard.
Paul Gleason | |
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| Born | Paul Xavier Gleason May 4, 1939 |
| Died | May 27, 2006 (aged 67) Burbank, California, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Lung cancer |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1965–2006 |
| Known for | Dwayne T. Robinson in Die Hard |
| Spouse(s) | Candy Moore (m. 1971-1978, divorced) Susan Kehl (m. 1995-2006, his death) |
Gleason was born in Jersey City, New Jersey on May 4, 1939 and raised in Uleta, Florida.[1] Gleason was married to Candy Moore from 1971 until they divorced in 1978. Later, he was married to Susan Kehl from 1995 until his death in 2006. Gleason died on May 27, 2006 from lung cancer in a hospital in Burbank, California. He was 67 years old.
References
- Paul Gleason Biography at Film Reference, Accessed November 15, 2010.
Other websites
- Paul Gleason on IMDb
- Paul Gleason at the TCM Movie Database
- Paul Gleason at AllMovie
- Photos of burial place at Findagrave
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