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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
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / stage actor / television actor / film actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Grosse Ile High School
- University
- Williams College
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Xhttps://x.com/maxgail
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max%20Gail
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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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.