Paul Michael

Paul Michael
Born (1926-08-15)August 15, 1926
Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
Died July 8, 2011(2011-07-08) (aged 84)
Woodland Hills, California, U.S.
Occupation Actor
Years active 1956–2006
Spouse(s) Marion Ross
Partner(s) Marion Ross (1988–2011, his death)
Children 2

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, Tevia in Fiddler on the Roof, and the barber in The Man of La Mancha. He danced in Bells are Ringing with Vivian Leigh.

Personal life

Michael was born in Providence, Rhode Island. 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. Later, under the G.I. Bill, he received a B.A. in English literature from Brown University. He was married for 23 years to actress Marion Ross, his third wife. He is survived by his two sons Matt and Greg Michael.[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
1940Escape to GloryGerman Sailor #2
1942Blue, White and PerfectFelixUncredited
1942Joan of ParisGerman CaptainUncredited
1970House of Dark ShadowsOld Man
1981Pennies from HeavenBank Teller #5
1989BatmanCop
1989Masque of the Red DeathBenito
1994Judicial ConsentRamirez
2002The StreetsweeperEnzo Morelli

Television

Year Title Role Notes
1976-1977MuggsyGus13 episode

References

  1. 1 2 "Actor Paul Michael dies at 84". Variety. July 10, 2011. Retrieved July 8, 2011.


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