• Paul Dooley (actor in “Breaking Away,” “Sixteen Candles,” “The Runaway Bride,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” "Waiting For Guffman")

  • Mar 3 2022
  • Length: 37 mins
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Paul Dooley (actor in “Breaking Away,” “Sixteen Candles,” “The Runaway Bride,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” "Waiting For Guffman")

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  • Paul Dooley is a legend of acting, improvising, and writing.  He has played beloved father roles in such films as “Breaking Away,” “Sixteen Candles,” and “The Runaway Bride,” as well as Larry David’s father-in-law in “Curb Your Enthusiasm.”  When Paul first moved to New York City from his home state of West Virginia, he contacted his college friend, the one and only Don Knotts, who helped Paul find acting work.  From that connection, he later joined the New York City branch of “Second City” with Alan Arkin and Barbara Harris, and later starred on Broadway in “The Odd Couple” under the direction of Mike Nichols.  As head writer on the PBS program “The Electric Company,” he hired such luminaries as Rita Moreno and Mel Brooks to act on the series.  Paul co-wrote and acted in numerous Robert Altman films.  Paul later became part of the repertory company for Christopher Guest’s string of improvised comedies, starting with “Waiting For Guffman.”  In this interview, Paul discusses performing stand-up on “The Tonight Show With Johnny Carson,” acting in his first film at age 49, and working with such actors as Robin Williams, Bea Arthur, Dennis Quaid, and Elaine May. 
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