Paul Michael Glaser
Paul Michael Glaser
Starsky & Hutch
Paul Michael Glaser is an actor and director who is perhaps best known for his role as Detective David Starsky in the television series STARSKY AND HUTCH (1975-1979). He also played Captain Jack Steeper in 3 episodes of THIRD WATCH (1999-2005). Over the past few years, he has appeared in THE CLOSER, CRIMINAL MINDS, NUMB3RS, and THE MENTALIST.
He has directed episodes of several well-known TV series, including MIAMI VICE, ROBBERY HOMICIDE DIVISION, JUDGING AMY, THIRD WATCH, and LAS VEGAS plus feature films such as THE RUNNING MAN starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, KAZAAM starring Shaquille O'Neal and THE CUTTING EDGE starring D.B. Sweeney and Moira Kelly.
He has appeared in the movies FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, BUTTERFLIES ARE FREE, PHOBIA, and SOMETHING'S GOTTA GIVE with Diane Keaton, and STARSKY AND HUTCH, the 2004 movie.
In 2006, Paul received the "Flame of Hope" Award from Georgetown University Children's Medical Center in recognition of his devoted service through the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation in helping to improve the quality of life for children. He currently serves as Honorary Chairman of the Board of this foundation, the leading non-profit organization committed to ensuring better overall medical treatments for children, preventing mother-to-child transmission of HIV, and creating a healthier future for children worldwide. He was chair of the Board of Directors from 1996 to 2002.
He is the author of Chrystallia and the Source of Light. He has also completed a second novel, "Hookfoot and Peg" which will follow "Chrystallia". Two other novels and a screenplay are also in the works.
He resides in Southern CA. He has a son, Jake, from his marriage to Elizabeth Glaser, who died in 1994 from complications of AIDS, and a daughter, Zoe, from his second marriage.
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