Paul Michael Glaser - Actor Profile

Paul Michael Glaser

Acting
Updated: May 09, 2026
24Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 25, 1943
Birth Place: Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

About Paul Michael Glaser

Paul Michael Glaser (born March 25, 1943) is an American actor and director, perhaps best known for his role as Detective David Starsky on the 1970s television series Starsky and Hutch; he also appeared as Captain Jack Steeper on the 1999 to 2005 NBC series Third Watch. Description above from the Wikipedia article Paul Michael Glaser, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia

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Paul Michael Glaser Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Paul Michael Glaser reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 24 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Paul Michael Glaser's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 46% of Paul Michael Glaser's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Special Effects: Anything Can Happen, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Paul Michael Glaser Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Paul Michael Glaser's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Special Effects: Anything Can Happen (1996) movie poster
★10.0

Special Effects: Anything Can Happen: An IMAX production that explores the ground-breaking special effects portrayed in Hollywood films from the very original

Special Effects: Anything Can Happen

1996•Documentary
★10.0
Single Bars, Single Women (1984) movie poster
★10.0

Single Bars, Single Women: Men and women gather at local singles bars in search of lasting love or casual action.

Single Bars, Single Women

1984•Comedy
★9.0
F-Stops (2021) movie poster
★9.0

F-Stops: Gabe has a burning fire in him to make his mark on Hollywood with his crime spree movie, but no one wants to give him fu

F-Stops

2021•Drama
★8.5
Attack on Fear (1984) movie poster
★8.5

Attack on Fear: Married journalists who run a small town newspaper expose corruption and cultism at a once respected rehab center.

Attack on Fear

1984•Crime
★8.0
Lights (1984) movie poster
★8.0

Lights: Lights reminds us to stand up for what we believe! This Chanukah story is told through animation & gripping narration by

Lights

1984•Animation

Full Filmography

Every movie Paul Michael Glaser has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2021 F-Stops Old Gabe Super Hit Similar →
2014 A Star Is Drawn: Rob Simone's Look Inside Comic-Con Self Flop Similar →
2010 LEGO: The Adventures of Clutch Powers Kjeld Playwell (voice) Average Similar →
2010 A Clutch Powers 4D Adventure Kjeld Playwell Flop Similar →
2007 Live! Network President Average Similar →
2005 Ladies Night - Flop Similar →
2004 He's Starsky, I'm Hutch Self Flop Similar →
2004 Starsky & Hutch Original Starsky Average Similar →
2003 Something's Gotta Give Dave Hit Similar →
2001 And Never Let Her Go Frank Gugliatta Hit Similar →
1996 Special Effects: Anything Can Happen - Super Hit Similar →
1992 Derrick contre Superman Starsky (archive footage) Hit Similar →
1984 Lights Greek Nobleman Super Hit Similar →
1984 Single Bars, Single Women Gabe Super Hit Similar →
1984 Attack on Fear Dave Mitchell Super Hit Similar →
1984 Jealousy Daniel Flop Similar →
1983 Wait Till Your Mother Gets Home Bob Peters Flop Similar →
1980 Phobia Dr. Peter Ross Flop Similar →
1976 The Great Houdinis Harry Houdini Average Similar →
1975 Starsky & Hutch Det. Dave Starsky Hit Similar →
1975 The Impersonation Murder Case Gordon Lampert Flop Similar →
1974 Trapped Beneath the Sea Jack Beech Average Similar →
1972 Butterflies Are Free Ralph Santori Hit Similar →
1971 Fiddler on the Roof Perchik Super Hit Similar →

Paul Michael Glaser - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Paul Michael Glaser?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Paul Michael Glaser is "Special Effects: Anything Can Happen" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Paul Michael Glaser acted in?

Paul Michael Glaser has been featured in at least 24 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Paul Michael Glaser?

Other notable films include "Single Bars, Single Women", "F-Stops", and "Attack on Fear".

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