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
💰 Net worth: $5 million (2024)
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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.