George Gaynes
Movie Actor

George Gaynes Net Worth

George Gaynes was a Finnish-born actor who was best known for his roles in the 1980s series Punky Brewster and the Police Academy films. He made his film debut in 1973 with The Way We Were, Slaughter's Big Rip-Off, and The Boy Who Cried Werewolf. He was active in the entertainment industry until his death in 2016.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day May 16, 1917
Birth Place Helsinki, Finland
Age 103 YEARS OLD
Died On Feb 15, 2016 (age 98)
Birth Sign Taurus

💰 Net worth: $5 million (2024)

About

Actor who played Senator Smithers in the 1980s series Punky Brewster and portrayed Commandant Eric Lassard in all seven Police Academy films. In 1973, he appeared in The Way We Were, Slaughter's Big Rip-Off, and The Boy Who Cried Werewolf.

Before Fame

He began his career as a comedic stage performer in the 1940s.

Trivia

He played a supporting role as the character John Van Horn in the 1982 comedy Tootsie.

Family Life

He had two children with his wife, Allyn Ann McLerie.

Associated With

He shared the screen with Steve Guttenberg in Police Academy 1, 2 and 3.

Some George Gaynes images

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