Paul Michael Glaser: podcast appearances and interviews

Paul Michael Glaser, born Paul Manfred Glaser on March 25, 1943, is an American actor, director, and writer whose career has lasted over five decades. He began his acting career with a role in the television series Love Is a Many Splendored Thing and subsequently appeared in productions such as The Waltons, The Streets of San Francisco, and Kojak. Glaser gained widespread recognition for his portrayal of Detective Dave Starsky in the television series Starsky & Hutch during the 1970s. He contributed to the show not only as an actor but also as a writer and director, helming five episodes. Following his success on television, he expanded his career into directing for other series including Miami Vice, Judging Amy, and Las Vegas. In film, Glaser made his acting debut in Fiddler on the Roof and appeared in the box office hit Something's Gotta Give. He also directed the cult classic film The Cutting Edge and the moderately successful The Running Man. In the early 2000s, he played Captain Jack Steeper in the NBC series Third Watch. During the 2010s, Glaser appeared in several episodes of Ray Donovan and had minor roles in Criminal Minds and The Mentalist. In 2018, he had his first U.S. art exhibition. His work spans multiple facets of the entertainment industry including acting, directing, writing, and visual arts.