steveo21 Posted May 29, 2006 Share Posted May 29, 2006 BURBANK, Calif. (May 28) - Paul Gleason, who played the go-to bad guy in "Trading Places" and the angry high school principal in "The Breakfast Club," has died. He was 67. Gleason died at a local hospital Saturday of mesothelioma, a rare form of lung cancer linked to asbestos, said his wife, Susan Gleason. "Whenever you were with Paul, there was never a dull moment," his wife said. "He was awesome." A native of Miami, Gleason was an avid athlete. Before becoming an actor, he played Triple-A minor league baseball for a handful of clubs in the late 1950s. Gleason honed his acting skills with his mentor Lee Strasberg, whom he studied with at the Actors Studio beginning in the mid-1960s, family members said. Through his career, Gleason appeared in over 60 movies that included "Die Hard," "Johnny Be Good," and "National Lampoon's Van Wilder." Most recently, Gleason made a handful of television appearances in hit shows such as "Friends" and "Seinfeld." Gleason's passions went beyond acting. He had recently published a book of poetry. "He was an athlete, an actor and a poet," said his daughter, Shannon Gleason-Grossman. "He gave me and my sister a love that is beyond description that will be with us and keep us strong for the rest of our lives." Actor Jimmy Hawkins, a friend of Gleason's since the 1960s, said he remembered Gleason for a sharp sense of humor. "He just always had great stories to tell," Hawkins said. Gleason was survived by his wife, two daughters and a granddaughter. Funeral plans were pending. http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/news/local/states/california/northern_california/14690208.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SD Skins fan Posted May 29, 2006 Share Posted May 29, 2006 Richard Vernon: Well, well. Here we are. You have exactly eight hours and fifty-four minutes to think about why you're here. You may not talk, you will not move from these seats. Any questions? John Bender: Yeah. Does Barry Manilow know that you raid his wardrobe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tizzod Posted May 29, 2006 Share Posted May 29, 2006 Dude....the Principal....Clarence Beeks....that sucks. "You can get the answer to that question NEXT SATURDAY..." :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor 36 Posted May 29, 2006 Share Posted May 29, 2006 That is really sad. He was great at playing the part of the jerk. Some of my favorite quotes of his outside of The Breakfast Club include: "We're gonna needs some more FBI guys." - Die Hard "I'll rip out your eyes and piss on your brain" - Trading Places Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tizzod Posted May 29, 2006 Share Posted May 29, 2006 "I'll rip out your eyes and piss on your brain" - Trading Places I almost posted that, but I wasn't confident it was right. I was pulling it off the cuff. Awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovetoaster Posted May 29, 2006 Share Posted May 29, 2006 That is really sad. He was great at playing the part of the jerk. Some of my favorite quotes of his outside of The Breakfast Club include:"We're gonna needs some more FBI guys." - Die Hard "I'll rip out your eyes and piss on your brain" - Trading Places There is one scene that I could watch all day from Trading Places that makes me laugh hysterically every time I see it. And it is so simple.... He is talking on a pay phone...someone knocks on the door and he simply looks at them and says "F*** off!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titaw Posted May 29, 2006 Share Posted May 29, 2006 "Don't mess with the bull, or you get the horns!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#98QBKiller Posted May 29, 2006 Share Posted May 29, 2006 He was also in "Not Another Teen Movie," which is very funny if you've seen most of the movies that they satire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor 36 Posted May 29, 2006 Share Posted May 29, 2006 There is one scene that I could watch all day from Trading Places that makes me laugh hysterically every time I see it. And it is so simple....He is talking on a pay phone...someone knocks on the door and he simply looks at them and says "F*** off!" :laugh: I know, I still almost piss myself everytime I watch that scene. It is just the way he delivers the line that makes it so classic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaron Posted May 29, 2006 Share Posted May 29, 2006 "What is this? Get this outta here. I expected a little more from a varsity letterman." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herrmag Posted May 29, 2006 Share Posted May 29, 2006 Chicks.. Cannot hold their smoke. That's what it is... Granted, he didn't say that line, but my favorite from one of the greatest 80's movies of all time. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In Flames Posted May 29, 2006 Share Posted May 29, 2006 Chicks.. Cannot hold their smoke. That's what it is...Granted, he didn't say that line, but my favorite from one of the greatest 80's movies of all time. RIP. i always thought the line went, "the cheeks cannot hold the smoke, that's what it is", because his cheeks were puffing out when he said it. i could be wrong though, now ill have to watch with CC on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggo-toni Posted May 29, 2006 Share Posted May 29, 2006 "I'll rip out your eyes and piss on your brain" - Trading Places Dang - beat me to it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagleskins Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 "I'm gonna starting crackins skulls" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCS Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 Aw man. He played that kind of part well. RIP Paul and God be with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Prime Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 i always thought the line went, "the cheeks cannot hold the smoke, that's what it is", because his cheeks were puffing out when he said it. i could be wrong though, now ill have to watch with CC on. no it's "Chicks cannot hold day smoke, dats wut it eeeiiis" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Prime Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 "Your a gutless turd" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSF Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 May he rest in peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 That's a shame. He's one of those actors whose name you don't know, but you always recognize when you see them. Another line from Die Hard which always cracked me up was "I think they're going for the lights!" Heh heh. What an insufferable blowhard. Brilliant work, Gleason. We'll miss it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rincewind Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 I always liked - "I hope that's not one of the hostages." RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xameil Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 Awesome actor..may he Rest In Peace. Guess I'll have to watch Breakfast Club tonight in his honor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gortiz Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 Me and my friends to this day stick out our pinky and pointer finger and rotate the wrist to symbolize the number two just like he did when he gave Bender two weeks of detention in Breakfast Club ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Prime Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 That's a shame. He's one of those actors whose name you don't know, but you always recognize when you see them. Another line from Die Hard which always cracked me up was "I think they're going for the lights!" Heh heh. What an insufferable blowhard. Brilliant work, Gleason. We'll miss it. Oh yeah Die Hard! forgot he was in that. Lets see.. hmmm "I guess we're gunna need some more FBI guys" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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