Max Gail

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

10.873

Gender

Male

Birthday

05-Apr-1943

Age

(81 years old)

Place of Birth

Detroit, Michigan, USA

Also Known As
  • Maxwell Trowbridge Gail
  • Maxwell Gail Jr.
  • Max Gail Jr.

Max Gail

Biography

Maxwell Trowbridge Gail Jr. (born April 5, 1943)[1] is an American actor. He is best known for his role as Detective Stan "Wojo" Wojciehowicz on the sitcom Barney Miller (1975–1982), which earned him two consecutive Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series nominations. He also won the 2019 and 2021 Daytime Emmy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Mike Corbin on the soap opera General Hospital. His best-known feature film role is in D.C. Cab (1983) as Harold, the owner of the D.C. Cab taxi company. 


Credits

The Legend of Tillamook's Gold The Legend of Tillamook's Gold (2006) Character: Julie's Grandfather
Julie, a lonely fourteen year old girl, moves to Manzanita, an Oregon seaside town, from Los Angeles after her writer father, Robert, loses his job. Her family, including mother Kathryn and older sister Susan, has trouble adjusting to life in a small town. Julie parents struggle with her father's unemployment and her sister, Susan, finds solace in a summer fling with Tom.
The Frontier The Frontier (2014) Character: Sean
A retired professor and his ranch hand son try to reconnect after years of estrangement.
The Switch The Switch (1993) Character: Judge Johnson
Larry McAfee is paralyzed from the neck down following a motorcycle accident. He gradually loses the will to live, in the meantime befriending a talk radio DJ over the phone. The two meet each other and become friends, though Larry still wishes to end his life. The DJ reluctantly has a switch installed on Larry's life support that Larry can activate at any time (via his mouth) to end his life.
Shangri-La Shangri-La (2024) Character: Joe Sellers
When Joe discovers his high school crush has moved into his nursing home, he asks his best friend Alma for help, but little does he know, she has a crush of her own.
Naturally Native Naturally Native (1999) Character: Mr. Carson
Naturally Native follows the lives, loves, pain, joy and relationships of three sisters as they attempt to start their own business. Of American Indian ancestry, but adopted by white foster parents as young children, each sister has her own identity issues and each has chosen a very different career path. Now dedicated to starting a Native cosmetic business, they attempt to overcome obstacles both in the business world and in the home. A touching love story of family and culture, Naturally Native also interweaves a subtle, but strong wake-up call regarding the treatment of Native people in corporate America. Naturally Native also provides some insight into tribal infrastructure and gaming issues.
September Morning September Morning (2017) Character: Delivery Don
When the world was falling apart, they came together. In the first dark hours of September 12th, 2001, five college freshmen stay up all night in a dorm room confronting the promises of youth that have been severed by national tragedy.
Graduation Night Graduation Night (2003) Character: Mr. Quigley
"Graduation Night" is a coming-of-age comedy about four high school seniors and their wild adventures. Life has many unexpected twists and turns in store for each of them as their lives will forever be changed.
Facing the Enemy Facing the Enemy (2001) Character: Thomas Galloway
Griff McCleary is a cop, now his son shot himself with Griff's gun. A year later both he and his wife are still reeling from it. Griff feeling shut out by his wife Olivia, decides to move out. Now he is investigating what appears to be a murder-suicide. He believes that there was no suicide. His investigation leads him to a girl named Nikki.
Vietnam: The Secret Agent Vietnam: The Secret Agent (1983) Character: Narrator
Via the New York Times: "...a tough, angry look at the consequences of exposure to the chemical Agent Orange on veterans and others, a chilling issue that is effectively addressed here."
Hoxsey: When Healing Becomes a Crime Hoxsey: When Healing Becomes a Crime (2005) Character: Narrator
In the 1920s, former coal miner Harry Hoxsey claimed to have an herbal cure for cancer. Although scoffed at and ultimately banned by the medical establishment, by the 1950s, Hoxsey's formula had been used to treat thousands of patients, who testified to its efficacy. Was Hoxsey's recipe the work of a snake-oil charlatan or a legitimate treatment? Ken Ausubel directs this keen look into the forces that shape the policies of organized medicine.
You Don't Know Jack: The Jack Soo Story You Don't Know Jack: The Jack Soo Story (2009) Character: Self
The film tells actor Jack Soo's story through a montage of film and television clips, rare footage, interviews with family members, friends, co-workers, and others who knew him best. From his early appearances on programs such as The Jack Benny Show and Valentines' Day, Soo's life is examined both in the historical context of the times, and the grandeur of an earlier Hollywood where stars like Soo succeeded in a multitude of artistic mediums, reminiscent of vaudevillian times. From Soo's early training as an announcer and stand-up comic, to his singing, acting and dancing career on Broadway, culminating with his signature role as Detective Nick Yemana, Soo's unique talent and dedication to his craft are fully explored and captured through a dazzling kaleidoscope of images, music, montages, interviews and stories.
In Memory In Memory (2015) Character: David Sawyer
In a seemingly utopian future, an elderly woman must hide a secret to protect the love of her life.
Bloodlines Bloodlines (2004) Character: Robert
Based on one of the most famous mysterious disappearances in the world, Richard John Bingham, the Seventh Earl of Lucan, was accused of the murder of 29-year-old nanny Sandra Rivett on 7 November 1974, at his family home at 46 Lower Belgrave Street, in London. Three days later, police found his borrowed Ford Corsair abandoned some 16 miles away near the docks of Newhaven. Since then there have been many reported 'sightings' of Lord Lucan around the globe viz. Africa, Australia, the Netherlands, Ireland and Sicily.
Fun and Games Fun and Games (1980) Character: Ray Garvey
A divorcee decides to fight back after her hopes of gaining a promotion are dashed by her rejection of the advances of her boss, and it is only after he actually attacks her that her company and her union take notice.
Intimate Strangers Intimate Strangers (1986) Character: Sol Kramer
A Vietnam War nurse, who was captured by the enemy and held prisoner of war for many years, escapes her captors and finds her way back to America. Upon returning to the States, she must cope with her readjustment to post-war society, POW nightmares and her husband's new wife.
The Outside Woman The Outside Woman (1989) Character: Billy
A factory worker is convinced to hijack a helicopter and help two prisoners escape from jail.
Street Crimes Street Crimes (1992) Character: Flannigan
When two cops start a gym to help keep kids out of the drug trade, the local crime lord schemes to keep control of the streets. Meanwhile, officer Brian romances his partner’s blind daughter.
Sodbusters Sodbusters (1994) Character: Tom Partridge
A group of homesteaders in 1875 are harassed by an evil, land-grabbing, gunslinging cattleman until a stranger with a mysterious past comes to their aid.
Desperate Women Desperate Women (1978) Character: Lt. Spangler
A laconic ex-hired gun in the Old West teams up with three scrappy female prisoners abandoned in the desert, two orphaned children, an army deserter, and a group of cantankerous animals, all of whom try to outsmart and outshoot a ratty gang of desperadoes trying to retrieve their boss' girlfriend and the saddle-tramp's secret cargo.
Killer in the Mirror Killer in the Mirror (1986) Character: N/A
A woman's truly evil twin steals her sister's wealthy beloved and marries him. After his death, she fakes her own demise and returns from the "dead" to claim her sister's identity--and to frame her for the murder of her husband.
Tonight's the Night Tonight's the Night (1987) Character: Sam Davies
The game of love starts in a typical blues bar. The hot and magic rhythm of the blues makes even the shiest man throw away his fears and participate in the erotic of the night.
Underdog Kids Underdog Kids (2015) Character: Charlie Walker
Inner city kids from a poor neighborhood go up against the undefeated Beverly Hills Junior National Karate Team.
Jumping the Gun Jumping the Gun (2020) Character: N/A
A struggling inventor films his enthusiastic quest to launch a new sport, the 100m Jump Rope Sprint, and cameras follow him everywhere, from therapy sessions with his wife to races with premiere athletes, as his crazy dream runs into reality.
Call to Danger Call to Danger (1973) Character: Anderson
A federal agent recruits a computer whiz to try to free a Mafia witness who has been kidnapped and held in a heavily fortified compound.
Can You Feel Me Dancing? Can You Feel Me Dancing? (1986) Character: Mel Nichols
Based on a true story. Karin is a young blind girl who's been encouraged by her overprotective parents to encounter life boldly. Karin meets a handsome young man named Richie, who falls in love with her. Seeking greater independence from her family, Karin becomes romantically involved with him. But Richie's love, too, smothers Karin, who realizes that she is trading one dependency for another. After entering and winning a dance contest, Karin feels strong and determined to find her own way. She accepts the fact that she must face the unknown in order to grow.
Not in This Town Not in This Town (1997) Character: Wayne Inman
When local hate groups besiege the town of Billings, Montana, the people of the community turn their backs. Only one woman takes a risk and battles the cruel acts of hatred and racism.
Ride with the Wind Ride with the Wind (1994) Character: Jack Hayes
Frank Shelby is a motorcycle racer for whom age, personal tragedy and a love for the bottle have supplanted hopes of the big time. But when he meets Katherine, a widow whose young son, Danny, has leukemia, Frank forms an unexpected bond with them. And Danny's determination in the face of his illness gives Frank a newfound drive to win.
Tell Me No Secrets Tell Me No Secrets (1997) Character: Art Koster
Jess Koster is a young attorney in LA who is being stalked by the serial killer she is prosecuting.
Somebody's Daughter Somebody's Daughter (1992) Character: Harry
A stripper and her bodyguard become involved in a murder.
Foster & Laurie Foster & Laurie (1975) Character: N/A
The story of two New York City police officers, one white and one black, their ambush and murder by black revolutionaries and the efforts to hunt down and capture their killers.
Letting Go Letting Go (1985) Character: Dr. Rudnick
Letting Go stars John Ritter as a widower and Sharon Gless as a lonely unmarried woman. They meet during a group-therapy session. Romance is inevitable, but the road to true happiness is pockmarked by a series of comic complications. Advertised as a straight romantic drama, Letting Go is actually more akin to the screwball comedies of the 1930s, with a strong satirical bent regarding "behavior modification" theories. The made-for-TV film debuted May 11, 1985.
DriverX DriverX (2018) Character: Danny
Follow rideshare driver Leonard on a voyage through LA's late-night, temptation-filled party scene, where you never know who's going to get into your car next.
Man Against the Mob Man Against the Mob (1988) Character: Rusty Kitchens
In 1930s Los Angeles, a police detective leads an elite squad against a vicious organized crime ring.
The Last Full Measure The Last Full Measure (2020) Character: Haley
The incredible true story of Vietnam War hero William H. Pitsenbarger, a U.S. Air Force Pararescuemen medic who personally saved over sixty men. Thirty-two years later, Pentagon staffer Scott Huffman investigates a Congressional Medal of Honor request for Pitsenbarger and uncovers a high-level conspiracy behind the decades-long denial of the medal, prompting Huffman to put his own career on the line to seek justice for the fallen airman.
Deadly Target Deadly Target (1994) Character: Captain Peters
A Chinese gangster in Los Angeles escapes on the eve of his deportation to Hong Kong. A martial-arts master detective and his ragtag team get caught up in the action as they track down this ruthless killer.
Abundant Acreage Available Abundant Acreage Available (2017) Character: Hans
After their father dies, a middle-aged brother and sister wrestle with legacy and ownership when three brothers, whose family farmed the land for generations, return after 50 years.
11th Victim 11th Victim (1984) Character: Andrew Spencer
A news anchorwoman from the Midwest comes to Hollywood to learn the truth about the death of her sister, the 11th victim of a killer preying on aspiring actresses, and finds herself possibly the next one on his list despite the help of an overworked cop.
Curse of the Black Widow Curse of the Black Widow (1977) Character: Ragsdale
Tony Franciosa plays a detective who's on the trail of a murderer whose mutilated and predominantly male victims are found encased in silken cocoons...
Always and Forever Always and Forever (2009) Character: Bill Anderson
Grace and Michael were once inseparable high school sweethearts, but when Grace went away to college, they lost each other. At their 20th high school reunion, they reconnect and find that it is never too late for love.
Heartbreakers Heartbreakers (1984) Character: King
Blue, a yet-to-be discovered painter, is left by his longtime girlfriend because she considers him too immature for a lasting relationship. Eli, Blue's best friend, works for his father's garment business and is still searching for a woman who's interesting enough to spend more than one night with. Blue and Eli's friendship is put to the test when they both fall for Liliane, Blue's exotic gallerist.
Like Mom, Like Me Like Mom, Like Me (1978) Character: Henry Millen
A middle-aged mom and her teenage daughter adjust to life together after Dad's affair breaks up the family.
Mortal Fear Mortal Fear (1994) Character: Det. Michael Curran
Based on the provocative best-selling novel, a brilliant scientist finds the hidden link that can save countless lives, but when a crazed killer uses the same information to play God, millions are at risk. Dr. Jennifer Kessler is the one person who stands in the way of ultimate medical disaster. After witnessing one, then dozens of patients at her hospital mysteriously and unexpectedly die, her search for the truth leads her through a bizarre world of intrigue, passion and controversial secret medical research. As Dr. Kessler races against the clock to find a way to stop catastrophe, she finds herself up against an imposing and terrifying conspiracy implicating the entire U.S. insurance and medical system in the process.
Pontiac Moon Pontiac Moon (1994) Character: Jerome Bellamy
An absent-minded-professor father and his son take off in an old Pontiac to bond during a symbolic road trip through the Western U.S. This while his wife tries to overcome her neuroses to save the family.
Judgment in Berlin Judgment in Berlin (1988) Character: Judah Best
An American judge in Germany must decide if the hijacking of an East German plane into West Berlin was justified.
The Perfect Wife The Perfect Wife (2001) Character: Ted Vance
When Leah's brother dies in a car accident, she vows revenge on the doc who failed to save him.
All Together Now All Together Now (2020) Character: Mr. Linder
An optimistic, talented teen clings to a huge secret: she's homeless and living on a school bus. When tragedy strikes, can she learn to accept a helping hand?
42 42 (2013) Character: Burt Shotton
In 1946, Branch Rickey (Harrison Ford), owner of the Brooklyn Dodgers, took a stand against Major League Baseball's infamous colour line when he signed Jackie Robinson (Chadwick Boseman) to the team. The deal put both men in the crosshairs of the public, the press and even other players. Facing unabashed racism from every side, Robinson was forced to demonstrate tremendous courage and let his talent on the field wins over fans and his teammates – silencing his critics and forever changing the world by changing the game of baseball.
Act Your Age Act Your Age (2011) Character: Andrew
Lake, a young theater actor with no respect for the elderly, is forced to make himself look old, in order to land a part in a Broadway-bound play. His ego drives his girlfriend away, and when research for the play requires him to spend a week in a nursing home, he is forced to review his life choices. Lake eventually learns to abandon his preconceptions and rid himself of the anger that has been holding him back, in pursuit of his dreams.
I'll See You in My Dreams I'll See You in My Dreams (2015) Character: Carl
A sudden loss disrupts Carol’s orderly life, propelling her into the dating world for the first time in 20 years. Finally living in the present tense, she finds herself swept up in not one, but two unexpected relationships that challenge her assumptions about what it means to grow old.
The Inheritance The Inheritance (1997) Character: Arliss Johnson
A beautiful orphan of mysterious parentage is asked by her adoptive family to help find a husband for their niece, but when two suitors both fall for the orphan girl, the niece instigates a scheme to discredit her in the eyes of her guardians. Based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott.
The Hero The Hero (2017) Character: Gary Babcock
Lee, a former Western film icon, is living a comfortable existence lending his golden voice to advertisements and smoking weed. After receiving a lifetime achievement award and unexpected news, Lee reexamines his past, while a chance meeting with a sardonic comic has him looking to the future.
Dangerous Touch Dangerous Touch (1994) Character: Jasper Stone
A promiscuous radio sex therapist is dragged into blackmail by a young hustler.
The Other Lover The Other Lover (1985) Character: Sal
A novelist (Jack Scalia) enters into a complicated affair with a doctor's wife (Lindsay Wagner), who happens to be his publishing company's marketing director and a mother of two.
Dirty Harry Dirty Harry (1971) Character: Tunnel Hoodlum (uncredited)
When a madman dubbed 'Scorpio' terrorizes San Francisco, hard-nosed cop, Harry Callahan – famous for his take-no-prisoners approach to law enforcement – is tasked with hunting down the psychopath.
Judgment Day Judgment Day (1999) Character: General William 'Bill' Meech
This sci-fi thriller finds the world in imminent danger when a collision in outer space sends huge pieces of interstellar debris on a path headed straight for Earth. A scientist has designed a system that would stop the largest meteor fragments from striking the earth, but a fanatical religious cult have made it their business to stop him. A convicted murderer (Ice-T) with ties to the group must now join forces with an FBI agent (Suzy Amis) to free the scientist from the cult's clutches and prevent millions of needless deaths. Mario Van Peebles and Linden Ashby appear in supporting roles
Night Moves Night Moves (1975) Character: Stud
Private detective and former football player Harry Moseby gets hired on to what seems a standard missing person case, as a former Hollywood actress whose only major roles came thanks to being married to a studio mogul wants Moseby to find and return her daughter. Harry travels to Florida to find her, but he begins to see a connection between the runaway girl, the world of Hollywood stuntmen, and a suspicious mechanic when an unsolved murder comes to light.
Forest Warrior Forest Warrior (1996) Character: Sheriff Ramsey
John McKenna is a spiritual being who is able to transform into bear, wolf or eagle. He lives in the forests of Tanglewood and has dedicated his life to protect them. One day a gang of evil lumberjacks led by Travis Thorne arrive Tanglewood to chop the forest down. McKenna cannot let this happen, and together with his new friends - Lords of the Tanglewood, a band of children who love to play in the forest - he battles against Thorne and his evil gang.
The Aliens Are Coming The Aliens Are Coming (1980) Character: Russ Garner
A young astrophysicist searches for sinister extraterrestrials looking for sanctuary for their comrades by possessing the bodies of humans.
The Organization The Organization (1971) Character: Rudy
After a group of young revolutionaries break into a company's corporate headquarters and steal $5,000,000 worth of heroin to keep it off the street, they call on San Francisco Police Lieutenant Virgil Tibbs for assistance.
Where Are the Children? Where Are the Children? (1986) Character: Clay Eldridge
In Cape Cod, Missy and Michael, the two children of Nancy Eldridge, are kidnapped by a man who has disturbing intentions for them. Local police chief Ed Coffin wrongfully suspects that Nancy is behind the disappearances.
D.C. Cab D.C. Cab (1983) Character: Harold
The tale of a hapless group of cabbies and a rundown cab company owned by Harold. Albert comes to town with a dream of starting his own cab company but needs to motivate Harold's employees to want to make something out of themselves. It is only when Albert is kidnapped that the cabbies must decide whether or not they are loyal to Albert and his cause.
Cardiac Arrest Cardiac Arrest (1980) Character: Leigh Gregory
The "Missing Heart Murders" are plaguing San Francisco - dead bodies that turn up with their hears surgically removed! So a weak-stomached homicide cop looks into the possibilities of a black market for human organs, while across town a man must make a difficult decision regarding his wife, who needs a transplant...
A Child Lost Forever: The Jerry Sherwood Story A Child Lost Forever: The Jerry Sherwood Story (1992) Character: Mr. Jurgens
A teenage mother is forced to give up her baby for adoption and, 19 years later, when she tries to contact her son, she learns that he died, under questionable circumstances when he was three years old.
Mind Rage Mind Rage (1996) Character: Lou
A serial killer's trail of dead bodies leads to the haunting past of two brothers and one woman's love for both men. The fact this features some fairly well known actors (one of whom died in 1997), yet took at least seven years to release, probably isn't a hallmark of high quality.



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