Pat Paulsen Net Worth

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Pat Paulsen Net Worth

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Patrick Layton "Pat" Paulsen (July 6, 1927 – April 24, 1997) was an American comedian and satirist notable for his roles on several of the Smothers Brothers TV shows, and for his campaigns for President of the United States in 1968, 1972, 1980, 1988, 1992, and 1996, which had primarily comedic rather than political objectives, although his campaigns generated some protest votes for him. 
Net Worth$100,000
Date Of BirthJuly 6, 1927
Died1997-04-24
Place Of BirthSouth Bend, Washington, USA
Height5' 8" (1.73 m)
ProfessionActor, Soundtrack
SpouseUnited States presidential election, 1988
NicknamesPat Paulsen, Paulsen, Pat
Star SignCancer
#Trademark
1Deadpan (often highly political) humor delivered with an expressionless face.
#Quote
1[Commenting on the Vietnam war during his 1968 campaign] "A lot of people say we have to save face in Vietnam. Personally, I think we should save something a little more sensitive than face."
2"If elected, I will win." - statement during his "Pat Paulsen for President" campaign.
#Fact
1His father was a Norwegian immigrant and his maternal grandmother was an English immigrant. Through his maternal grandfather, he had deep roots in the United States, including English, Dutch, and Irish ancestry.
2His last running mate (in his 1996 Presidential campaign) was fellow Sixties personality Tiny Tim.
3Former owner of the Cherry County Playhouse, a theater located in Traverse City, Michigan.
4Won an Emmy award ("Special Classification of Individual Achievements" tying with Art Carney for The Jackie Gleason Show (1966)) for his work during the 1967-1968 season of The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour (1967).
5Had three children, Terri, Justin and Monty with Betty Jane Cox.
6Always ran for President of the United States, starting in 1968. No one for sure ever knew if he was serious or not.

Actor

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Rugrats1993TV SeriesGarbage Man / Uncle Lyle
Auntie Lee's Meat Pies1992Minister
Dream On1991TV SeriesMr. Manetti
What a Dummy1990TV SeriesMartin Taft
The Jackie Bison Show1990TV MovieFranklin (voice)
The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour1988TV Series
They Still Call Me Bruce1987Psychiatrist (as Pat Paulson)
Blood Suckers from Outer Space1984U.S. President
Ellie1984Sheriff Pete
Night Patrol1984Officer Kent Lane
Too Close for Comfort1984TV SeriesMr. Ficus
The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo1980TV SeriesDon Wilber
Harper Valley P.T.A.1978Mr. Harper
Sanford and Son1976TV SeriesPercy
New Zoo Revue1975TV SeriesMr. Weamish
Foreplay1975Norman
Love, American Style1970-1972TV SeriesFred (segment "Love and the Security Building") / Harold (segment "Love and the Decision")
Brand X1970President
Get Smart1970TV Series'Ace' Weems
Pat Paulsen's Half a Comedy Hour1970TV SeriesHost / Repairman / Mr. Science
The Wild Wild West1968TV SeriesBosley Cranston
Where Were You When the Lights Went Out?1968Conductor
The Monkees1968TV SeriesThe Secretary
Broadside1965TV SeriesThe Sailor Truck Driver

Soundtrack

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Foreplay1975performer: "Beautiful Day"

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour1988-1989TV SeriesHimself
The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour: The 20th Reunion1988TV SpecialHimself
Humor & the Presidency1987TV MovieHimself
Match Game/Hollywood Squares Hour1984TV SeriesHimself
Late Night with David Letterman1982TV SeriesHimself - Guest
The Tom and Dick Smothers Brothers Special II1980TV SpecialHimself
The Tom and Dick Smothers Brothers Special I1980TV SpecialHimself
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson1968-1980TV SeriesHimself / Himself - Guest
Dinah!1974-1976TV SeriesHimself
New American Bandstand 19651976TV SeriesHimself - Comedian
Joey & Dad1975TV SeriesHimself
The Smothers Brothers Show1975TV SeriesHimself
Half the George Kirby Comedy Hour1972-1973TV SeriesHimself
The Joker's Wild1972TV SeriesHimself
Dean Martin Presents: The Bobby Darin Amusement Co.1972TV SeriesHimself
The Ken Berry 'Wow' Show1972TV SeriesHimself
The Mike Douglas Show1968-1972TV SeriesHimself - Comedian / Himself
The Mouse Factory1972TV SeriesHimself
Tom Smothers' Organic Prime Time Space Ride1971TV SeriesHimself
The David Frost Show1970TV SeriesHimself
The Carol Burnett Show1970TV SeriesHimself
The Smothers Brothers Summer Show1970TV SeriesHimself
The Best on Record1970TV SpecialHimself
Pat Paulsen's Half a Comedy Hour1970TV SeriesHimself - Host
The Return of the Smothers Brothers1970TV MovieHimself
The Bob Hope Show1969TV SeriesHimself
The Joey Bishop Show1969TV SeriesHimself / Himself - Guest Host
This Is Tom Jones1969TV Series documentaryHimself
The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour1967-1969TV SeriesHimself
Operation: Entertainment1968TV SeriesHimself
Pat Paulsen for President1968TV MovieHimself
The Linkletter Show1968TV SeriesHimself - Guest
The Summer Brothers Smothers Show1968TV SeriesHimself
The Steve Allen Show1968TV SeriesHimself
The Merv Griffin Show1968TV SeriesHimself
The Pat Boone Show1968TV SeriesHimself

Archive Footage

Won Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
1968Primetime EmmyPrimetime Emmy AwardsSpecial Classification of Individual AchievementsThe Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour (1967)

Known for movies

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