Paul Tulley

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Paul Tulley
Born (1942-05-01) May 1, 1942 (age 81)
Alma mater American Academy of Dramatic Arts
Occupation(s)Film and television actor
Years active1968–2002

Paul Tulley (born May 1, 1942) [1] is an American film and television actor. [2] He is known for playing Sgt. Roberts in the American private detective television series Harry O . [3]

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Life and career

Tulley was born in Newark, Delaware. He attended Newark High School, where he graduated in 1960. [3] He attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts from 1965 to 1967. [4] Tulley began his acting career in 1968, appearing in the television soap opera One Life to Live , where he was the first actor to play the character Larry Wolek. [4] He was replaced by actor, Jim Storm later that year. [5]

Tulley guest-starred in television programs including Cannon , The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries , Lou Grant , Laverne & Shirley , CHiPs , The Young and the Restless , Knots Landing , Falcon Crest , The Six Million Dollar Man and Mannix . In 1975, he joined the cast of the ABC private detective television series Harry O , playing Sgt. Roberts. [3]

Tulley played Mr. Taylor in the 1985 film Real Genius . He appeared in such other films as Joy of Sex , Meteor , Lifetime Contract and The Kid from Not-So-Big. [1] Tulley retired in 2002, last appearing in the legal drama television series Judging Amy .[ citation needed ]

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  4. 1 2 "Paul Tulley Gets First Big TV Role". The Press Democrat . Santa Rosa, California. August 18, 1968. p. 67. Retrieved March 5, 2022 via Newspapers.com. Closed Access logo transparent.svg
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