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Paul Willson is an American film, television and voice actor who playedPaul Krapence onCheers.
Paul Willson | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Reed College |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1970–present |
Early life
editWillson was raised inSan Francisco, California.[1] He attendedReed College inPortland, Oregon, where he began performing inimprovisational theatre.[1]
Career
editWillson has appeared on shows includingLaverne & Shirley as Eraserhead in episode "A Date with Eraserhead", andFull House as Stu in episode "Crimes and Michelle's Demeanor" in 1990,Curb Your Enthusiasm,Boston Public,Caroline in the City,The Newsroom andStar Trek: Voyager. He played guest characterPaul Krapence on the television showCheers (which he also reprised in an episode of theCheersspin-off,Frasier). His character was originally called Gregg becausePaul Vaughn was already playing a character named "Paul" on the show. He has also appeared on the tv showMalcolm in the Middle.
For five years (1986-1990) he wasGarry Shandling's neighbor Leonard Smith onIt's Garry Shandling's Show. Willson also appeared on Garry Shandling'sThe Larry Sanders Show playing Larry's accountant, and the brother of Sid thecue card holder.
His film appearances includeThe Pack (1977),The Devonsville Terror (1983),My Best Friend Is a Vampire (1987),Moving (1988),976-EVIL (1988),Problem Child 2 (1991),Circuitry Man (1990),Plughead Rewired: Circuitry Man II (1994) and thecomedy filmOffice Space (1999) as one of "The Bobs".
He has also done voice work as Sam Detweiler, T.J.'s father in Disney'sRecess and in the 2001 feature filmRecess: School's Out.Cheers producerKen Levine has described Willson as "one of the greatest improv artists I have EVER seen."[2]
References
edit- ^abWillson, Paul (2023). "The Incredible Melting Man!: An Interview with Actor Paul Willson".The Devonsville Terror (Blu-ray documentary short).Vinegar Syndrome.
- ^Levine, Ken."The CHEERS names not everybody knows". RetrievedOctober 21, 2016.
External links
edit- Paul Willson atIMDb
- Safeco Insurance ad,The Boat, The Boat, The Boat onYouTube
- Safeco Insurance ad,It's Too Much Fun onYouTube
- Safeco Insurance ad,Wedding onYouTube
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