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David Gale (I) (1936–1991)
Tall, thin and distinguished character actor David Quentin Gale was born on October 2, 1936 in Wimbledon, England. Gale began his acting career on the New York stage in the late 50s. He first started acting in both movies and television in the early 70s. With his gaunt face, lean build, and intense and imposing screen presence, David was usually ...
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Born:in Wimbledon, England, UKDied:(age 54) in Los Angeles, California, USA |
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Actor (38 credits)
Actor (38 credits)
1990
Knots Landing
(TV Series)
Owen Buchanan / Attorney
Owen Buchanan / Attorney
- A Merry Little Christmas
(1990)
... Owen Buchanan
- If I Die Before I Wake
(1990)
... Attorney
1984-1990
Dallas
(TV Series)
Gerhardt / Melvin
Gerhardt / Melvin
- Heart and Soul
(1990)
... Gerhardt
- Peter's Principle
(1984)
... Melvin
1989
L.A. Law
(TV Series)
Marvin Fitzgerald
Marvin Fitzgerald
- Izzy Ackerman or Is He Not
(1989)
... Marvin Fitzgerald
1981
Ryan's Hope
(TV Series)
Martin Slatin / Howard Slatin
Martin Slatin / Howard Slatin
- Episode #1.1663
(1981)
... Martin Slatin
- Episode #1.1658
(1981)
... Howard Slatin
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Archive footage (4 credits)
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Listed as guest artist with Denver Center Theater Company for September 30th, 1985 to April 12th, 1986. See more »Height:
6' 1½" (1.87 m)
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[on acting in horror films] I thoroughly enjoy the genre, and I intend to build up a body of work in it, especially with "Re-Animator" sequels. Every actor has a ham in him, and you can't overdo it with characters like Dr. Hill and Carter Brown. But I don't want to be so over the top that I can't be captured on film. I've made that mistake, and have ended up cringing at some of my acting. Though ... See more »Trivia:
Before his untimely death, he was cast as the heavy in "Ticks". He was also working on a scripted entitled "The Hydra", where he would play an investigator looking into supernatual type things. As a way to bring his character, Dr. Carl Hill, back in "Bride of Re-Animator", he suggested that a large basket be shown with two mangled arms popping out and literally stitching a body back together.Star Sign:
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