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Paul Willson

b. 1945

American actor

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Born 1945. Paul Willson is an American actor, screenwriter, film actor and television actor.

Paul Willson is an American film, television and voice actor who played Paul Krapence on Cheers.

Early life Willson was raised in San Francisco, California.

Career Willson has appeared on shows including Laverne & Shirley as Eraserhead in episode "A Date with Eraserhead", and Full House as Stu in episode "Crimes and Michelle's Demeanor" in 1990, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Boston Public, Caroline in the City, The Newsroom and Star Trek: Voyager. He played guest character Paul Krapence on the television show Cheers (which he also reprised in an episode of the Cheers spin-off, Frasier). His character was originally called Gregg because Paul Vaughn was already playing a character named "Paul" on the show. He has also appeared on the tv show Malcolm in the Middle.

For five years (1986-1990) he was Garry Shandling's neighbor Leonard Smith on It's Garry Shandling's Show. Willson also appeared on Garry Shandling's The Larry Sanders Show playing Larry's accountant, and the brother of Sid the cue card holder.

His film appearances include The Pack (1977), The Devonsville Terror (1983), My Best Friend Is a Vampire (1987), Moving (1988), 976-EVIL (1988), Problem Child 2 (1991), Circuitry Man (1990), Plughead Rewired: Circuitry Man II (1994) and the comedy film Office Space (1999) as one of "The Bobs".

He has also done voice work as Sam Detweiler, T.J.'s father in Disney's Recess and in the 2001 feature film Recess: School's Out. Cheers producer Ken Levine has described Willson as "one of the greatest improv artists I have EVER seen."

Filmography Television Year Title Role Notes 1985–1993 Cheers Paul Krapence Recurring role 1990 The Simpsons Florist Episode: "Some Enchanted Evening", voice role 1997 Ed Tennelli 2 Episodes: "Cracks a Yolk""Gets Charged", voice role 2000, 2002, 2004Malcolm in the Middle Ed Recurring role (Season 1)Guest role (Seasons 3 and 5)4 episodes

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Education
Reed College
Also known as
Paul Lee Willson

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Paul Willson?

American actor

When was Paul Willson born?

Paul Willson was born on 25 December 1945 in Fairmont.

What is Paul Willson's occupation?

Paul Willson is an actor, screenwriter, film actor and television actor.

What nationality is Paul Willson?

Paul Willson is American.

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· Wikipedia: Paul Willson

· Wikidata: Q2063162

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