Paul Michael
American actor
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Paul Michael (August 15, 1926 – July 8, 2011) was an American actor. He was a regular guest star on American television appearing in Kojak, Hill Street Blues, Alias and Frasier. He also played King Johnny Romano on Dark Shadows. He was also in movies such as Mask of the Red Death and the TV movie Where There's a Will. He was best known for his appearances on Broadway where he frequently played the title role in Zorba the Greek, Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof, and the barber in Man of La Mancha. He danced in Tovarich with Vivien Leigh on Broadway in 1963.
Paul Michael | |
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 Michael in 2011 | |
| Born | August 15, 1926 Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. |
| Died | July 8, 2011 (aged 84) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1956–2006 |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2 |
Personal life
Michael was born in Providence, Rhode Island, to Lebanese parents. He began singing at a young age in school productions. He served as a sergeant in the Army in the South Pacific during World War II. After the war he went to college, funded by the G.I. Bill, receiving a B.A. in English literature from Brown University. He was married for 23 years to actress Marion Ross, his third wife, and had three sons.[1]
Death
Michael died from heart failure on July 8, 2011, at his home in Woodland Hills, California, at the age of 84.[1]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | Escape to Glory | German Sailor #2 | |
| 1942 | Blue, White and Perfect | Felix | Uncredited |
| 1942 | Joan of Paris | German Captain | Uncredited |
| 1970 | House of Dark Shadows | King of the Gypsies | |
| 1981 | Pennies from Heaven | Bank Teller #5 | |
| 1989 | Masque of the Red Death | Benito | |
| 1994 | Judicial Consent | Ramirez | |
| 2002 | The Streetsweeper | Enzo Morelli |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976–1977 | Muggsy | Gus | 13 episodes |
