Max Gail - Actor Profile

Max Gail

Acting
Updated: Apr 10, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 5, 1943
Birth Place: Detroit, Michigan, USA

About Max Gail

Maxwell Trowbridge Gail Jr. (born April 5, 1943) is an American actor. He is best known for his role as Detective Stan "Wojo" Wojciehowicz on the sitcom Barney Miller (1975–1982), which earned him two consecutive Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series nominations. He also won the 2019 and 2021 Daytime Emmy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Mike Corbin on the soap opera General Hospital. His best-known feature film role is in D.C. Cab (1983) as Harold, the owner of the D.C. Cab taxi company. 

Max Gail Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Max Gail reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Max Gail's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 24% of Max Gail's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Switch, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Max Gail Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Max Gail's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Max Gail has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2020 All Together Now Mr. Linder Hit Similar →
2020 The Last Full Measure Haley Hit Similar →
2018 DriverX Danny Hit Similar →
2017 Abundant Acreage Available Hans Flop Similar →
2017 The Hero Gary Babcock Average Similar →
2015 Underdog Kids Charlie Walker Flop Similar →
2015 I'll See You in My Dreams Carl Average Similar →
2013 42 Burt Shotton Hit Similar →
2011 Act Your Age Andrew Average Similar →
2009 Always and Forever Bill Anderson Average Similar →
2006 The Legend of Tillamook's Gold Julie's Grandfather Flop Similar →
2005 Hoxsey: When Healing Becomes a Crime Narrator Super Hit Similar →
2003 Graduation Night Mr. Quigley Flop Similar →
2001 Facing the Enemy Thomas Galloway Flop Similar →
2001 The Perfect Wife Ted Vance Flop Similar →
1999 Judgment Day General William 'Bill' Meech Flop Similar →
1999 Naturally Native Mr. Carson Average Similar →
1997 Not in This Town Wayne Inman Flop Similar →
1997 The Inheritance Arliss Johnson Flop Similar →
1997 Good Luck Farmer John Flop Similar →
1997 Tell Me No Secrets Art Koster Flop Similar →
1996 Forest Warrior Sheriff Ramsey Flop Similar →
1996 Mind Rage Lou Flop Similar →
1995 Dangerous Touch Jasper Stone Flop Similar →
1994 Mortal Fear Det. Michael Curran Flop Similar →
1994 Pontiac Moon Jerome Bellamy Flop Similar →
1994 Sodbusters Tom Partridge Flop Similar →
1994 Deadly Target Captain Peters Average Similar →
1993 The Switch Judge Johnson Super Hit Similar →
1992 A Child Lost Forever: The Jerry Sherwood Story Mr. Jurgens Hit Similar →
1992 Street Crimes Flannigan Flop Similar →
1989 The Outside Woman Billy Super Hit Similar →
1988 Judgment in Berlin Judah Best Flop Similar →
1987 Tonight's the Night Sam Davies Flop Similar →
1986 Where are the Children? Clay Eldridge Average Similar →
1986 Can You Feel Me Dancing? Mel Nichols Average Similar →
1986 Killer in the Mirror - Flop Similar →
1985 The Other Lover Sal Flop Similar →
1985 Letting Go Dr. Rudnick Hit Similar →
1984 Heartbreakers King Flop Similar →
1984 11th Victim Andrew Spencer Flop Similar →
1983 D.C. Cab Harold Flop Similar →
1980 Fun and Games Ray Garvey Flop Similar →
1980 The Aliens Are Coming Russ Garner Flop Similar →
1980 Cardiac Arrest Leigh Gregory Flop Similar →
1977 Curse of the Black Widow Ragsdale Flop Similar →
1975 Foster & Laurie - Hit Similar →
1975 Night Moves Stud Hit Similar →
1971 Dirty Harry Tunnel Hoodlum (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1971 The Organization Rudy Average Similar →

Max Gail - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Max Gail?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Max Gail is "The Switch" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Max Gail acted in?

Max Gail has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Max Gail?

Other notable films include "The Outside Woman", "Hoxsey: When Healing Becomes a Crime", and "Dirty Harry".

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