Biography
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Max Gail (born April 5 1943) is an American actor who has starred in television and film roles. He was born in Detroit and raised in Grosse Ile, Michigan.
Career
Gail is best known for his role as Det. Stan "Wojo" Wojeciehowicz from the TV sitcom Barney Miller. Gail's best known feature film role is in D.C. Cab (1983) as Harold, the owner of the D.C. Cab taxi company. He recently had a lead role as Grandpa Jack in the film Tillamook Treasure.
Gail has starred in other TV series, including Whiz Kids (1983) as "Llewellan Farley, Jr.", and in the short-lived Normal Life (1990). He currently appears on Sons & Daughters (2006).
Gail has made many guest appearances on TV shows, including Cannon, Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman, The Streets of San Francisco, and The Drew Carey Show.
Gail runs Full Circle, a production company which has done documentaries on such subjects as Agent Orange, Native Americans, and nuclear issues.
Personal life
Max Gail's first wife, Willie Bier, died of cancer in 1986; they had a daughter, India.
He and his second wife, Nan, have two children, Max and Grace, and are also raising Nan's nephew.
Max Gail has a twin sister, actress Mary Gail.
Selected filmography
- Tillamook Treasure (2006)
- Angst (2006)
- Perceptions (2005)
- Truth and Dare (2003)
- Facing the Enemy (2001)
- Mind Rage (2000)
- Naturally Native (1998)
- Good Luck (1996)
- Forrest Warrior (1996)
- Pontiac Moon (1994)
- Street Crimes (1992)
- Heartbreakers (1984)
- D.C. Cab (1983)
- Cardiac Arrest (1980)
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