Max Gail

Max Gail

82 · Born: Apr 5, 1943

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornApr 5, 1943 Detroit, Michigan, USA
Spouse
  • Nan Harris

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 11, 2025 )
  • Willie Mae Reese

    ( Feb 12, 1983 to Apr 23, 1986 )
Parents
  • Mary Elizabeth Gail
  • Maxwell Trowbridge Gail
Relatives
  • Scanlon Gail (Sibling)
  • Mary Gail (Sibling)

Biography

Maxwell Trowbridge Gail, professionally known as Max Gail, was born on April 5, 1943, in the vibrant city of Detroit, Michigan, United States of America.

As an accomplished actor and director, Max Gail has made a lasting impression on the entertainment industry through his notable roles in iconic films and television shows.

Some of his most notable works include his appearances in the 2013 film "42", the classic television series "Barney Miller" which premiered in 1975, and the long-running soap opera "General Hospital" which has been on the air since 1963.

In his personal life, Max Gail has been married twice. His first marriage was to the talented actress Willie Beir, with whom he had one child. Unfortunately, Willie Beir passed away, leaving Max to navigate the challenges of being a single parent.

In 1989, Max Gail married Nan Harris, with whom he had two children. Although the couple separated in 2000, they remained committed to co-parenting their children.

Since 2007, Max Gail has been in a loving relationship with Chris Kaul, a testament to the power of second chances and the importance of finding love and happiness in one's life.

Throughout his remarkable career and personal life, Max Gail has demonstrated his resilience, creativity, and dedication to his craft, earning him a special place in the hearts of his fans and colleagues alike.

Career

2020
All Together Now
All Together Now as Mr. Linder
General Hospital
General Hospital as Mike Corbin
2018
DriverX
DriverX as Danny
The Hero
The Hero as Gary Babcock
September 12th
September 12th as Delivery Don
2015
Underdog Kids
Underdog Kids as Charlie Walker
Review
Review as Forrest's Father
2014
2013
42
42 as Burt Shotton
2011
2009
Always and Forever
Always and Forever as Bill Anderson
2006
The Legend of Tillamook's Gold
The Legend of Tillamook's Gold as Julie's Grandfather
Sons & Daughters
Sons & Daughters as Wendal Halbert
2003
Truth and Dare
Truth and Dare as Mr. Quigley
2001
The Perfect Wife
The Perfect Wife as Ted Vance
Facing the Enemy
Facing the Enemy as Thomas Galloway
1999
Naturally Native
Naturally Native as Mr. Carson
1998
Judgment Day
Judgment Day as General William 'Bill' Meech
1997
Not in This Town
Not in This Town as Wayne Inman
The Inheritance
The Inheritance as Arliss Johnson
Good Luck
Good Luck as Farmer John
1996
Forest Warrior
Forest Warrior as Sheriff Ramsey
1994
Deadly Target
Deadly Target as Captain Peters
Pontiac Moon
Pontiac Moon as Jerome Bellamy
Sodbusters
Sodbusters as Tom Partridge
Dangerous Touch
Dangerous Touch as Jasper Stone
Mortal Fear
Mortal Fear as Det. Michael Curran
1993
The Switch
The Switch as Judge Johnson
1992
Street Crimes
Street Crimes as Flannigan
1989
1988
Man Against the Mob
Man Against the Mob as Rusty Kitchens
1987
1986
1985
Letting Go
Letting Go as Dr. Rudnick
1984
11th Victim
11th Victim as Andrew Spencer
1983
D.C. Cab
D.C. Cab as Harold
Whiz Kids
Whiz Kids as Llewellyn Farley
1981
Barney Miller
Barney Miller as Stan Wojciehowicz
1980
Cardiac Arrest
Cardiac Arrest as Leigh Gregory
Fun and Games
Fun and Games as Ray Garvey
1978
Desperate Women
Desperate Women as Lt. Spangler
Like Mom, Like Me
Like Mom, Like Me as Henry Millen
Pearl
Pearl as 1st Sgt. Walder
1973
Call to Danger
Call to Danger as Anderson
1971
Dirty Harry
Dirty Harry as Tunnel Hoodlum (uncredited)