Paul Michael Glaser

Along with his journey into celebrity, where his theatrical training gave him great experience in addressing large numbers of people, his quest to make sense of the loss of a wife and daughter to AIDS has given him insights into issues of fear, mortality, compassion and empowerment, themes which are central to our attempt to make sense of our own lives in this complex and challenging world today.

Following his wife's passing, Paul served as Chairman of the Board of The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation from 1996 to 2002. In that capacity he had to not only speak to the Foundation's mission, but also communicate the need and relevance of continued AIDS research when the public had come to assume that the AIDS pandemic was well in hand. He testified twice before Congress, once on the need for pediatric research, and once on the need for development and dosing of pediatric drugs. He has spoken to many groups on many occasions on behalf of the Foundation and children worldwide. His emphasis on the need to see ourselves as part of the whole, of the importance of acknowledging our common struggle with our fear and our dreams has proved to be very timely and inspirational.

Paul's commencement address to Tulane University was televised on CNN. He also gave commencement addresses to Boston University and most recently the Stanford Medical School's class of '04. He has addressed the National Convention of Pediatric Medicine, The San Diego Legal Assistance Program, and The Communication Workers of America. Paul was the keynote speaker for the opening of the Columbus Children's Research Center. He has addressed a sales convention for the pharmaceutical giant Glaxco-Welcome, 'MADaboutArt,' The Vision Awards, many charitable fundraising organizations and many, many others. Without exception, the response has been extremely appreciative in that audiences are both moved and inspired by what he has to share.

Paul has received a number of awards, among them The Louis D. Brandeis Humanitarian Award and a Lifetime Achievement Award from Phoenix Body Positive. He has traveled extensively and has been recognized by President Reagan, whom he directed for a PSA, and both President and Hillary Clinton who became great supporters of the Foundation and its cause.

As an actor, Paul appeared in over 50 roles in regional, repertory, and off-Broadway and Broadway theatre. He has appeared in the television soap operas 'Love is a Many Splendored Thing,' and 'Love of Life.' He is best known for his role as 'Starsky' in the television series, "Starsky & Hutch.' He has guest starred in a number of T.V. series and television movies in the past. He has appeared in the movies "Fiddler on the Roof," "Butterflies Are Free," "Phobia," and more recently "Something's Gotta Give" with Jack Nicholson and Diane Keaton, and "Starsky and Hutch with Ben Stiller." Last year Paul appeared in CBS's 'And Never Let Her Go,' and in the series 'Third Watch.' Recently he starred in a movie for USA channel, 'Ladies' Night.'

Paul also writes, directs and produces motion pictures and television shows. He has directed and/or produced 'Band of the Hand,' 'The Running Man, with Arnold Schwarzenegger, 'The Cutting Edge,' 'The Air Up There' with Kevin Bacon and 'Kazaam' with Shaquille O'Neal. Recent television shows Paul has directed include 'Judging Amy,' 'The Agency,' 'Robbery: Homicide Division' 'Mr. Sterling,' 'Lyon's Den' and 'Third Watch.'

Born in Cambridge, MA, Paul graduated from Tulane

University with a Bachelor of Liberal Arts degree in English Literature and Theatre, and Boston University with a Master's Degree in Theatre Arts.