Paul Gleason: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 39
- on screen
- 1965–2011
- box office
- $90.1M
- Born
- May 4, 1939
- Birthplace
- Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
- Full name
- Paul Xavier Gleason
- Citizenship
- United States
- Occupations
- Actor
- Years active
- 1965-2006
- Spouses
- Candy Moore, Susan Kehl
- Children
- 2
The Best Paul Gleason Movies
The films of Paul Gleason that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: I Love Trouble (1994) leads with $30.8M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
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Worldwide box office: $30.8M I Love Trouble 1994 · Comedy -
Worldwide box office: $17.6M Johnny Be Good 1988 · Sport -
Worldwide box office: $16M She's Having a Baby 1988 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $8.44M Tender Mercies 1983 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $4.88M He Knows You’re Alone 1980 · Horror -
Worldwide box office: $3.7M The Pursuit of D.B. Cooper 1981 · Adventure
Paul Gleason's Career in Numbers
Paul Gleason's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Paul Gleason works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Ski Party (1965) to The Passing (2011), and the 1990s were the busiest decade.
Paul Gleason Movies by Decade
- 1960s 2
- 1970s 4
- 1980s 11
- 1990s 16
- 2000s 4
- 2010s 1
The 1990s were Paul Gleason's busiest decade, with 16 films.
Paul Gleason Movies by Genre
- Drama 9
- Comedy 8
- Thriller 4
- Horror 3
- Action 3
- Adventure 3
- Tv movie 2
- Documentary 1
- Crime 1
- Sport 1
Drama is the genre Paul Gleason has worked in most, with 9 films, ahead of comedy (8).
Paul Gleason Career Milestones
- First film
- Ski Party 1965
- Biggest box office hit
- I Love Trouble $30.8M worldwide
- Newest film
- The Passing 2011
Paul Gleason Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Paul Gleason is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Paul Gleason Movies as an Actor
38- 2011
The Passing as Det. Sanders · Horror - 2008
Sincerely Yours as Richard Vernon (archive footage) (uncredited) · Documentary - 2002
National Lampoon’s Van Wilder as Professor McDoogle · Comedy - 2000
Red Letters as Dean Van Buren · Crime - 2000
The Giving Tree as Mr. Forrester · Drama - 1998
No Code of Conduct as Bagwell · Drama - 1998
Best of the Best 4: Without Warning as Father Gil · Thriller - 1997
Shadow Conspiracy as Blythe · Thriller Worldwide box office: $2.31M - 1996
Dark Skies as Nelson Rockefeller · Tv movie - 1995
Digital Man as Dr. Parker · Thriller - 1994
There Goes My Baby as Mr. Burton · Comedy Worldwide box office: $124K - 1994 I Love Trouble as Kenny Bacon · Comedy Worldwide box office: $30.8M
- 1994
Revenge of the Nerds IV: Nerds In Love Comedy - 1993
Running Cool as Calvin Hogg · Comedy - 1993
Wild Cactus as Sheriff Brenner · Thriller - 1993
National Lampoon’s Loaded Weapon 1 as FBI Agent · Action - 1992
Maniac Cop 3: Badge of Silence as Hank Cooney · Horror - 1992
Wishman as Silverstein · Comedy - 1991
False Arrest as Arthur Ross · Tv movie - 1991
Rich Girl as Marvin Wells · Drama Worldwide box office: $561K - 1991
Fourth Story as Lt. Hank Petkavich · Drama - 1989
Spooner as Roland Hyde · Drama - 1988 Johnny Be Good Sport Worldwide box office: $17.6M
- 1988 She's Having a Baby Drama Worldwide box office: $16M
- 1988
Ghost Chase Adventure - 1987
Morgan Stewart’s Coming Home as Jay Le Soto · Comedy Worldwide box office: $2.14M - 1987
Morgan Stewart’s Coming Home as Jay Le Soto · Comedy Worldwide box office: $2.14M - 1986
Forever, Lulu as Robert · Drama Worldwide box office: $36.8K - 1985
Ewoks: The Battle for Endor as Jeremitt Towani · Family - 1983 Tender Mercies Drama Worldwide box office: $8.44M
- 1981 The Pursuit of D.B. Cooper as Remson · Adventure Worldwide box office: $3.7M
- 1980 He Knows You’re Alone as Det. Frank Daley · Horror Worldwide box office: $4.88M
- 1976
Vigilante Force as Michael J. Loonius · Action - 1975
Doc Savage: The Man of Bronze as Maj. Thomas J. 'Long Tom' Roberts · Adventure - 1973
Little Laura and Big John as Sheriff · Drama - 1972
Hit Man as Cop (uncredited) · Action - 1967
Banning as Golfer (uncredited) · Romance - 1965
Ski Party as Beach Boy In Red Shorts (uncredited) · Music
Paul Gleason in Documentaries & Specials
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Who Is Paul Gleason?
Paul Gleason was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S. in 1939. Credited on films since 1965, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Paul Xavier Gleason (May 4, 1939 – May 27, 2006) was an American film and television actor known for his roles on television series such as All My Children and films such as The Breakfast Club, Trading Places, and Die Hard. Born in Jersey City, NJ, he ran away from home at age 16 to hitchhike across the east coast. He played football with Burt Reynolds at Florida State University and signed a professional baseball contract with the Cleveland Indians. His introduction to Ozzie Nelson on a West Coast trip led to an acting career starting in 1965. Gleason starred in many movies, often as an antagonistic figure. He gained further recognition playing antagonist roles in films like Johnny Be Good, Van Wilder, and several episodes of TV sitcom Boy Meets World. Gleason also appeared in prominent roles in Ewoks: The Battle for Endor and Die Hard. He continued TV roles right up to 2006, including appearances on Dawson's Creek, Friends, and Seinfeld.
Who Paul Gleason Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Paul Gleason shares the most films with. Charlie Sheen comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Alec Baldwin (3).
Paul Gleason: Questions & Answers
How many movies Paul Gleason has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Paul Gleason been in?
Paul Gleason is credited on 39 films, from 1965 to 2011. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Paul Gleason's highest-grossing movie?
I Love Trouble (1994) is Paul Gleason's biggest box office hit, with $30.8M worldwide, ahead of Johnny Be Good (1988) ($17.6M). Across every film with box office figures, Paul Gleason's movies have made $90.1M.
Paul Gleason's biggest hits What is Paul Gleason's newest movie?
The most recent film on Paul Gleason's filmography is The Passing (2011), in the role of Det. Sanders.
Who does Paul Gleason work with most often?
Paul Gleason shares the most films with Charlie Sheen (3 films), Alec Baldwin (3 films) and Wilford Brimley (2 films).
The Best Paul Gleason Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 39 credits.
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