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Paul Comi(1932-2016)

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Paul Comi in The Twilight Zone (1959)
Paul Comi was born on 11 February 1932 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. He was an actor, known for Howard the Duck (1986), The Towering Inferno (1974) and Conquest of the Planet of the Apes (1972). He was married to Eva Mae Stiles. He died on 26 August 2016 in Pasadena, California, USA.
BornFebruary 11, 1932
DiedAugust 26, 2016(84)
BornFebruary 11, 1932
DiedAugust 26, 2016(84)
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Known for

Howard the Duck (1986)
Howard the Duck
4.8
  • Dr. Chapin
  • 1986
Fred Astaire, William Holden, Paul Newman, Richard Chamberlain, Steve McQueen, Faye Dunaway, O.J. Simpson, Robert Vaughn, Robert Wagner, Susan Blakely, and Jennifer Jones in The Towering Inferno (1974)
The Towering Inferno
7.0
  • Tim
  • 1974
Conquest of the Planet of the Apes (1972)
Conquest of the Planet of the Apes
6.1
  • 2nd Policeman
  • 1972
Robert Mitchum, Gregory Peck, Polly Bergen, and Lori Martin in Cape Fear (1962)
Cape Fear
7.7
  • Garner
  • 1962

Credits

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  • Pamela Anderson, Yasmine Bleeth, Alexandra Paul, David Hasselhoff, David Chokachi, Gena Lee Nolin, and Jaason Simmons in Baywatch (1989)
    Baywatch
    5.5
    TV Series
    • Mr. Samuels
    • 1995
  • Eileen Davidson, Bryton James, Joshua Morrow, Gina Tognoni, Justin Hartley, Melissa Claire Egan, and Peter Bergman in The Young and the Restless (1973)
    The Young and the Restless
    5.3
    TV Series
    • Roy McGraw
    • Mr. McGraw
    • 1992
  • L.A. Law (1986)
    L.A. Law
    7.1
    TV Series
    • Detective Douglas French
    • 1991
  • Donna Mills, Joan Van Ark, Michele Lee, Constance McCashin, John Pleshette, and Ted Shackelford in Knots Landing (1979)
    Knots Landing
    7.0
    TV Series
    • Ed Boyce
    • Doctor
    • 1985–1990
  • Nancy McKeon in A Cry for Help: The Tracey Thurman Story (1989)
    A Cry for Help: The Tracey Thurman Story
    7.8
    TV Movie
    • Officer Dempsey
    • 1989
  • Michael Landon in Highway to Heaven (1984)
    Highway to Heaven
    6.9
    TV Series
    • Phil Lightell
    • Sgt. Baker
    • Harvey
    • 1986–1989
  • Hard Time on Planet Earth (1989)
    Hard Time on Planet Earth
    7.3
    TV Series
    • Frank Russo
    • 1989
  • Paul Sorvino and D.W. Moffett in The Oldest Rookie (1987)
    The Oldest Rookie
    6.7
    TV Series
    • Det. Crawley
    • 1987
  • Chuck Connors, Lance LeGault, and John J. York in Werewolf (1987)
    Werewolf
    7.8
    TV Series
    • Veterinary Science Professor
    • 1987
  • Angela Lansbury in Murder, She Wrote (1984)
    Murder, She Wrote
    7.2
    TV Series
    • Phantom
    • 1987
  • George Hamilton and Luke Andreas in Spies (1987)
    Spies
    6.1
    TV Series
    • 1987
  • Lee Curreri, Lori Singer, Erica Gimpel, and Gene Anthony Ray in Fame (1982)
    Fame
    7.1
    TV Series
    • The Minister
    • 1986
  • Howard the Duck (1986)
    Howard the Duck
    4.8
    • Dr. Chapin
    • 1986
  • Convicted (1986)
    Convicted
    6.2
    TV Movie
    • Preacher Soames
    • 1986
  • Capitol (1982)
    Capitol
    7.0
    TV Series
    • Victor Markham
    • 1985

Personal details

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  • Born
    • February 11, 1932
    • Boston, Massachusetts, USA
  • Died
    • August 26, 2016
    • Pasadena, California, USA(complications from Alzheimer's disease)
  • Spouse
    • Eva Mae StilesOctober 1, 1954 - August 26, 2016 (his death, 3 children)
  • Parents
      Pierino Edward Comi
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    • 1 Interview

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  • Trivia
    He was a three-time Purple Heart veteran who served in Korea as a sergeant, 1949-52.
  • Quotes
    You just gotta hang in there and survive. (on sustaining a successful acting career over a long period of time)

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  • When did Paul Comi die?
    August 26, 2016
  • How did Paul Comi die?
    Complications from Alzheimer's disease
  • How old was Paul Comi when he died?
    84 years old
  • Where did Paul Comi die?
    Pasadena, California, USA
  • When was Paul Comi born?
    February 11, 1932

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