Paul Michael Glaser and went to Tulane University, where he was roommates with film director Bruce Paltrow, and earned a Master's degree in English and theater in 1966. He was a member of the Sigma Alpha Mu fraternity. He earned a second master's degree from Boston University in acting and directing in 1967. After appearing in several Broadway productions, Glaser appeared in his first feature film in 1971, playing Perchik in the film version of "Fiddler on the Roof". After having appeared as an extra on NBC's "The Doctors", he was cast in the contract role of Dr. Peter Chernak on the daytime
Joe Glaser Joe Glaser Joseph G. "Joe" Glaser (December 17, 1896 – June 6, 1969) was an artist manager famous for his involvement in the careers of jazz musicians, including Louis Armstrong and Billie Holiday. Glaser was the son of a Chicago family of Russian Jewish origins. After a series of irregular jobs (fight promoter, club manager), with the help of his alleged mob connections he started managing Louis Armstrong in May 1935. The success of their association caused other jazz musicians to join Glaser and his agency known as the Associated Booking Corporation which "was formed in 1940 by Joe Glaser