Character actor Paul Morgan Genge was born on March 29, 1913 in Brooklyn, New York. Genge began his acting career on the East Coast in Broadway stage productions of such plays as "Panic," "Hamlet," "Journey to Jerusalem," and "Romeo and Juliet." Paul first started acting in various films and television shows in 1953. With his rough face, strong compact build, and stern demeanor, Genge was often cast as either police officers or intimidating tough guys that include his best-known role as shotgun-toting gray-haired hitman Mike in the landmark action thriller classic Bullitt (1968). Outside of acting, Paul also served in the Army where he achieved the rank of staff sergeant. Genge died at age 75 on May 13, 1988 in Los Angeles, California. - IMDb Mini Biography By: woodyanders
