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Max Gail, born on April 5, 1943 in Detroit, Michigan, United States, is a stage actor, television actor and film actor. That puts Max Gail at 83 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes Grosse Ile High School and Williams College.
My Take
Max Gail is the sort of actor I find myself rooting for. A Williams College man from Detroit, he could have leaned on his intellect, but instead he disappeared into Detective Wojo on Barney Miller, a rumpled, big-hearted everyman that earned him back-to-back Emmy nominations. That tells you something about his generosity as a performer. He never chased marquee stardom; he just kept working across stage, film, and television well into his eighties. To me he represents the reliable craftsman whose presence quietly gives an ensemble its texture and warmth. I have deep respect for that kind of longevity.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Max Gail
- Name (Japanese)
- マックス・ゲイル
- Reading
- まっくす・げいる
- Born
- April 5, 1943 (age 83)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Goat
- Origin
- Detroit, Michigan, United States
- Occupation
- actor / stage actor / television actor / film actor
2. Background
- High school
- Grosse Ile High School
- University
- Williams College
3. Links
- Xhttps://x.com/maxgail
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max%20Gail
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1665344
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Max Gail born?
Born April 5, 1943 (age 83).
Where is Max Gail from?
Max Gail is from Detroit, Michigan, United States.
What does Max Gail do?
Max Gail works as actor, stage actor, television actor, film actor.
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