For decades now, Paul Tuerpe has been an actor who arrived well before the current crop and stayed. Steady employment, rather than one breakout, gives the career its shape. 'The Goonies' is the most-watched work of the career, as Sheriff. Viewers may also know him from 'Lethal Weapon'. 1977 is the year the filmography opens. If the filmography has a home genre, it is action.
Paul Tuerpe
Actor
For decades now, Paul Tuerpe has been an actor who arrived well before the current crop and stayed. Steady employment, rather than one breakout, gives the career its shape. 'The Goonies' is the most-watched work of the career, as Sheriff. Viewers may also know him from 'Lethal Weapon'. 1977 is the year the filmography opens. If the filmography has a home genre, it is action.
Movies: 20 titles
Plays Mercenary
Lethal Weapon
1987
Plays Hitman
Lethal Weapon 2
1989
Plays Diane's Boyfriend
16 Blocks
2006
Plays Cleet
Conspiracy Theory
1997
Plays Sgt. Hayley
Superman
1978
Plays Sheriff
The Goonies
1985
Plays Helicopter Co-Pilot
Lethal Weapon 4
1998
Plays Henchman #3
Lethal Weapon 3
1992
Plays Additional Character Voices (voice)
Osmosis Jones
2001
Plays News Reporter
Timeline
2003
Plays Poker Player
Maverick
1994
Plays Reporter #1
Assassins
1995
Plays Stage Manager
Scrooged
1988
Plays Traffic Cop
The Glass House
2001
Plays Milner's Assistant
Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home
1995
Plays Officer of the Deck
Airport '77
1977
Plays Market Cashier
Radio Flyer
1992
Plays Waiter
Delirious
1991
Plays Rick
October 22
1998
Plays John
Inside Moves
1980
TV Shows: 14 titles
Plays Michael Westwood
1st & Ten
1984
Plays Buck
CHiPs
1977
Plays Fletcher
Knight Rider
1982
Plays Owens
Matlock
1986
Plays CPO
Wonder Woman
1975
Plays I-Corps Courier
M*A*S*H
1972
Plays Policeman (segment "Dig That Cat... He's Real Gone")
Tales from the Crypt
1989
Plays Sam Beacher
Acapulco H.E.A.T.
1993
Plays Lt. Simms
Airwolf
1984
Plays Officer Masters
Street Hawk
1985
Plays Sergeant Campo
ER
1994
Plays Todd Caswell
T. J. Hooker
1982
Plays Guard #1
Murder, She Wrote
1984
Plays Detective #1
Eyes
2005
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16 Blocks
Diane's Boyfriend
2006
Eyes
Detective #1
2005Season 1
Timeline
News Reporter
2003
The Glass House
Traffic Cop
2001
Osmosis Jones
Additional Character Voices (voice)
2001
October 22
Rick
1998
Acapulco H.E.A.T.
Sam Beacher
1998Season 2
Lethal Weapon 4
Helicopter Co-Pilot
1998
Conspiracy Theory
Cleet
1997
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most famous roles of Paul Tuerpe?
Paul Tuerpe is best known for roles in The Goonies, Lethal Weapon, Superman.
How many movies has Paul Tuerpe been in?
Over a 49-year career (since 1977), Paul Tuerpe has appeared in 20 movies and 14 TV shows.
What was Paul Tuerpe's first movie?
The career of Paul Tuerpe began with Airport '77 (1977).
What is Paul Tuerpe's most recent movie or series?
Paul Tuerpe's most recent release is 16 Blocks, which premiered on March 1, 2006.
What TV shows has Paul Tuerpe appeared in?
On television, Paul Tuerpe has appeared in Knight Rider, Tales from the Crypt, ER, M*A*S*H.
Paul Tuerpe
Paul Tuerpe is known for Superman (1978), The Goonies (1985) and Lethal Weapon (1987).