Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment (1985) as Hightower
Police Academy 5: Assignment: Miami Beach (1988) as Hightower
Police Academy 3: Back in Training (1986) as Sgt. Hightower
Short Info
Net Worth
$500 thousand
Date Of Birth
February 28, 1945
Died
August 3, 2011, Baldwin Hills, South Los Angeles, California, United States
Mark
Towering height
Fact
Was of the belief, as stated in several interviews, that Super Bowl III (1969), the biggest upset in Super Bowl history of which he was on the losing end of, was rigged.
Bubba Smith was an American football player and actor. He was born in Beaumont, Texas, on October 28, 1945. His parents were Willie and Sadie Smith. He had four brothers and sisters. Bubba Smith was a star football player at his high school in Beaumont. He played college football at the University of Michigan. He was drafted by the Baltimore Colts in the first round of the 1967 NFL Draft. He played for the Colts from 1967 to 1971. He was traded to the Oakland Raiders in 1972. He played for the Raiders for two seasons. He was traded to the Houston Oilers in 1974. He played for the Oilers for one season. He was released by the Oilers in 1975. He signed with the Chicago Bears in 1976. He played for the Bears for one season. He retired from football in 1977.
Bubba Smith was also an actor. He appeared in the television series “Blue Light” in 1966. He appeared in the movie “The Longest Yard” in 1974. He appeared in the television series “Police Academy” from 1984 to 1988.
Bubba Smith died of a drug overdose on August 3, 2011, at his home in Los Angeles, California. He was 65 years old.
General Info
Full Name
Bubba Smith
Net Worth
$500 thousand
Date Of Birth
February 28, 1945
Died
August 3, 2011, Baldwin Hills, South Los Angeles, California, United States
Height
2.01 m
Weight
120 kg
Profession
Actor, American football player
Education
Michigan State University
Nationality
American
Family
Parents
Willie Ray Smith Sr., Georgia Oreatha Curl Smith
Siblings
Tody Smith, Willie Ray Smith Jr.
Accomplishments
Awards
SI's All-time College All-Stars, Grammy Award for Best Traditional Gospel Album
Movies
Police Academy, Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment, Police Academy 3: Back in Training, Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol, Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach, Police Academy 6: City Under Siege, Black Moon Rising, Stroker Ace, The Silence of the Hams, Full Clip, Fist of Honor, Down 'n...
TV Shows
Blue Thunder, Open All Night, Half Nelson, Semi-Tough
Played in the 10-10 tie that gave Notre Dame the national championship in 1966 and is considered one of the greatest college football games.
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Was selected by the Baltimore Colts as the No. 1 pick in the National Football League's 1967 college draft.
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Was of the belief, as stated in several interviews, that Super Bowl III (1969), the biggest upset in Super Bowl history of which he was on the losing end of, was rigged.
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Played defensive end/defensive tackle for the National Football League's Baltimore Colts (1967-1971), Oakland Raiders (1973-1974), and Houston Oilers (1975-1976).
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Was a professional football player, prior to his acting career.
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Known for his Miller Lite Beer commercials - "I also like the easy opening cans.".
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Brother, Tody Smith, was also a professional football player.
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Inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1988.
