Paul Tulley (born May 1, 1942)[1] is an American film and television actor.[2] He is known for playing Sgt. Roberts in the American private detective television series Harry O.[3]
Paul Tulley | |
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Born | (1942-05-01) May 1, 1942 (age 80) Newark, Delaware, U.S. |
Alma mater | American Academy of Dramatic Arts |
Occupation | Film and television actor |
Years active | 1968–2002 |
Tulley was born in Newark, Delaware. He attended at the Newark High School, where he later graduated in 1960.[3] Tulley then attended at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts for which he only attended from 1965 to 1967.[4] He decided to become an actor, instead of being a baseball player in his early years.[4] Tulley began his career in 1968, first appearing in the soap opera television series One Life to Live, where he was the first actor to play Larry Wolek.[4] He was replaced by actor, Jim Storm.[5]
Later in his career, Tulley guest-starred in television programs including Cannon, The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries, Lou Grant, Laverne & Shirley, CHiPs, The Young and the Restless, Knots Landing, Falcon Crest, The Six Million Dollar Man and Mannix. He joined the cast of the ABC private detective television series Harry O, where Tulley played Sgt. Roberts.[3] He was confirmed as a regular in the television series along with actor, Anthony Zerbe.[3] Tulley played Mr. Taylor in the 1985 film Real Genius. He appeared in films such as Joy of Sex, Meteor, Lifetime Contract and The Kid from Not-So-Big.[1] Tulley retired his career in 2002, last appearing in the legal drama television series Judging Amy.