- Paul Linke
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name = Paul Linke
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birthdate = birth date and age|1948|5|6
birthplace =New York City ,New York ,United States
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occupation =Actor
yearsactive = 1970–present
spouse = Francesca Draper (1978-1986)
Christine Healy (1991-present)
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website =Paul Linke (born May 6, 1948) is an American actor, known for his role as Officer Artie Grossman in "
CHiPs ", a television series about themotorcycle officers of theCalifornia Highway Patrol . Linke has worked in film and extensively in television.Linke was born in New York,
New York , the son of Richard O. Linke, a personal manager, producer, and partner ofAndy Griffith . [ [http://www.filmreference.com/film/1/Paul-Linke.html Paul Linke Biography (1948-) ] ] During the timeframe of his character on the television series "CHiPs ", Linke played a similar role as Sheriff Bruce Smith in thecult classic ,slasher film parody "Motel Hell " (1980). He also appeared in the film "Parenthood " (1989).His career has included appearances on many well known television series such as, "
The Waltons ", "Laverne & Shirley ", "Happy Days ", "M*A*S*H", "Knots Landing ", "St. Elsewhere ", "Quantum Leap" and "".He appeared in a 1985 episode of "
Three's a Crowd ", a short-livedtelevision sitcom spinoff of "Three's Company " starringJohn Ritter . Linke later spoke at Ritter's memorial service.Linke met his first wife, Francesca "Chex" Draper, a musician and composer, at a party in
Los Angeles in 1976. They married in 1978 and had three children together. When his wife died of cancer in 1986, Linke channeled his grief into writing and performing a play called "Time Flies When You're Alive". First presented as a one-man show in Los Angeles andHBO drama, the work was then developed into the book "Time Flies When You're Alive: A Real-Life Love Story". The very emotional work has garnered critical acclaim.Linke later remarried Christine Healy in 1991. They have one child together, a daughter named Lily Margaret Linke, who shares a birthday with close family friend
Jason Ritter. Lily shares her father's passion for acting. According to her fansite, her favorite food is fiber one strawberry yogurt.References
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