Paul Dooley

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Born: 2/22/1928

Biography: Paul Dooley is fondly remembered by fans of '80s cinema as the forgetful but well-intending father of a disgruntled Molly Ringwald in the John Hughes teen classic Sixteen Candles (1984). The longtime character actor's droopy, distinctive features and endearing onscreen warmt …

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Paul Dooley's romantic 'Head Over Heels' steps into Hollywood Film Festival

8:01 PM Source: The Dishrag

"Head Over Heels," an amusing short film written/directed by character actor Paul Doo…

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Bedtime Stories [Movie] as Hot Dog Vendor

2008

Hairspray [Movie] as Mr. Spritzer

2007

Chronic Town [Movie]

2007

H.E.A.L.T.H. [Movie] as Dr. Gil Gainey

2006

Cars: with Spanish Subtitles [Movie] as Sarge

2006

The Out-of-Towners [Movie] as Day Porter

2006

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H.E.A.L.T.H. [Movie]

2006

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Year
Result
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Movie

1979
Nominated
National Board of Review
Best Supporting Actor
Breaking Away

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