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Paul Linke

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  • Writer
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Paul Linke was born on 6 May 1948 in New York City, New York, USA. He is an actor and writer, known for Parenthood (1989), Motel Hell (1980) and K-PAX (2001). He has been married to Christine Healy since 1991. They have one child. He was previously married to Francesca Cagiati Draper.
BornMay 6, 1948
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    Steve Martin, Keanu Reeves, Martha Plimpton, Tom Hulce, Rick Moranis, Jason Robards, Dianne Wiest, and Mary Steenburgen in Parenthood (1989)
    Parenthood
    7.1
    • George Bowman
    • 1989
    Rory Calhoun and Nancy Parsons in Motel Hell (1980)
    Motel Hell
    6.0
    • Bruce Smith
    • 1980
    Kevin Spacey and Jeff Bridges in K-PAX (2001)
    K-PAX
    7.4
    • Stuart Hessler
    • 2001
    Erik Estrada and Larry Wilcox in CHiPs (1977)
    CHiPs
    6.5
    TV Series
    • Officer Arthur Grossman
    • Man in Convertible

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    • War Dog (2018)
      War Dog
      8.8
      Short
      • Driver
      • 2018
    • An American Girl Story: Maryellen 1955 - Extraordinary Christmas (2016)
      An American Girl Story: Maryellen 1955 - Extraordinary Christmas
      6.7
      TV Movie
      • Grandpop
      • 2016
    • The Guest House (2016)
      The Guest House
      3.8
      • Detective Collins
      • 2016
    • Country Pirates
      Short
      • Uncle Chip
      • 2011
    • Hogoz (2010)
      Hogoz
      TV Series
      • Boylin
      • 2010
    • Kitten vs. Newborn (2008)
      Kitten vs. Newborn
      7.4
      TV Series
      • Gov. Nathan Porter
      • 2008
    • Fallen Angels (2006)
      Fallen Angels
      3.4
      • Eli
      • 2006
    • Kevin Spacey and Jeff Bridges in K-PAX (2001)
      K-PAX
      7.4
      • Stuart Hessler
      • 2001
    • Patricia Richardson and Rosa Blasi in Strong Medicine (2000)
      Strong Medicine
      6.7
      TV Series
      • The Warden
      • 2001
    • Judging Amy (1999)
      Judging Amy
      7.0
      TV Series
      • Principal Dick Waxwood
      • 1999–2001
    • Katey Sagal, Kevin Kilner, Ryan Merriman, and Katie Volding in Smart House (1999)
      Smart House
      6.2
      TV Movie
      • Tuttle
      • 1999
    • Pamela Anderson, Yasmine Bleeth, Alexandra Paul, David Hasselhoff, David Chokachi, Gena Lee Nolin, and Jaason Simmons in Baywatch (1989)
      Baywatch
      5.5
      TV Series
      • Man at the Marina
      • 1999
    • Dick Van Dyke and Barry Van Dyke in Diagnosis Murder (1993)
      Diagnosis Murder
      6.9
      TV Series
      • Evelyn's Husband
      • 1998
    • CHiPs '99 (1998)
      CHiPs '99
      5.3
      TV Movie
      • Grossman
      • 1998
    • Thirst (1998)
      Thirst
      4.7
      TV Movie
      • Governor
      • 1998

    Writer



    • The Life of Reilly (2006)
      The Life of Reilly
      8.1
      • Writer
      • 2006

    Videos6

    Smart House
    Clip 1:59
    Smart House
    Smart House
    Clip 1:53
    Smart House
    Smart House
    Clip 1:53
    Smart House
    Motel Hell
    Trailer 2:35
    Motel Hell
    Shrunken Heads
    Trailer 1:58
    Shrunken Heads
    Chips: The Complete First Season
    Trailer 0:16
    Chips: The Complete First Season
    Shrunken Heads
    Trailer 1:57
    Shrunken Heads

    Personal details

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    • Height
      • 6′ 2″ (1.88 m)
    • Born
      • May 6, 1948
      • New York City, New York, USA
    • Spouses
        Christine Healy1991 - present (1 child)
    • Parents
      • Richard O. Linke
    • Other works
      Wrote the one man stage play "Time Flies When You're Alive" in 1987, chronicling his wife, Francesca's, fight to overcome cancer, the miraculous birth of their daughter, and her subsequent death.

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      He spoke at the memorial service for his good friend John Ritter.

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    • How old is Paul Linke?
      77 years old
    • When was Paul Linke born?
      May 6, 1948
    • Where was Paul Linke born?
      New York City, New York, USA
    • How tall is Paul Linke?
      6 feet 2 inches, or 1.88 meters
    • What is Paul Linke known for?
      CHiPs, Motel Hell, Parenthood, and K-PAX

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