Bubba Smith
Known for
Whatever else has changed around him, Bubba Smith has remained a working actor who has rarely been away from the screen for long. 'Gremlins 2: The New Batch' rounds out the better-known part of the filmography. Measured end to end, the working life on screen runs about 48 years. Moses Hightower in 'Police Academy' is the role that outgrew the rest.
Bubba Smith
18 Movies
15 Series
Whatever else has changed around him, Bubba Smith has remained a working actor who has rarely been away from the screen for long. 'Gremlins 2: The New Batch' rounds out the better-known part of the filmography. Measured end to end, the working life on screen runs about 48 years. Moses Hightower in 'Police Academy' is the role that outgrew the rest.
Movies
Plays Moses Hightower
Police Academy
1984
Plays Bubba Smith
Gremlins 2: The New Batch
1990
Plays Hightower
Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach
1988
Plays Moses Hightower
Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment
1985
Plays Hightower
Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol
1987
Plays Moses Hightower
Police Academy 3: Back in Training
1986
Plays Hightower
Police Academy 6: City Under Siege
1989
Plays Olaf
The Silence of the Hams
1994
Plays Johnson
Black Moon Rising
1986
Plays Sleepy
Full Clip
2004
Plays Benny Avalon
The Wild Pair
1987
Plays Detective Johnson
Fist of Honor
1993
Plays Bubba
Rodney Dangerfield: Exposed!
1985
Plays Det. Jerry Cale
Down 'n Dirty
2001
Plays Arnold
Stroker Ace
1983
Plays The Cop
The Naked Truth
1992
Plays MacKenzie 'Mac' Gynn
Escape from DS-3
1981
TV Shows
Plays Robin
Open All Night
1981
Plays Lyman Kelsey
Blue Thunder
1984
Plays Kurt
Half Nelson
1985
Plays Defensive End
Monday Night Football
1970
Plays Bubba Smith
Married... with Children
1987
Plays Capt. Moses Hightower
Police Academy: The Series
1997
Plays Bubba Smith
The Odd Couple
1970
Plays Toby
Charlie's Angels
1976
Plays Bailey
MacGyver
1985
Plays Bones
Family Matters
1989
Plays Rojak
Wonder Woman
1975
Plays Security Guard
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
1996
Plays Lucius Franklin
Taxi
1978
Plays Dick Ramsey
Burke's Law
1994
Plays Bubba Smith
Coach
1989
Latest Trailers
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Drifting School
Full Filmography
Full Clip
Sleepy
2004
Film
Down 'n Dirty
Det. Jerry Cale
2001
Film
Police Academy: The Series
Capt. Moses Hightower · 1 episode
1997–
TV
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
Security Guard · 1 episode
1996–
TV
Drifting School
Peter Jackson
1995
Film
The Silence of the Hams
Olaf
1994
Film
Burke's Law
Dick Ramsey · 1 episode
1994–
TV
Fist of Honor
Detective Johnson
1993
Film
The Naked Truth
The Cop
1992
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bubba Smith still alive?
Bubba Smith passed away on August 3, 2011 at age 66.
What are the most famous roles of Bubba Smith?
Bubba Smith is best known for roles in Police Academy, Gremlins 2: The New Batch, Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment.
How many movies has Bubba Smith been in?
Over a 33-year career (since 1978), Bubba Smith has appeared in 18 movies and 15 TV shows.
What was Bubba Smith's first movie?
The career of Bubba Smith began with Superdome (1978).
What is Bubba Smith's most recent movie or series?
Bubba Smith's most recent release is America's Game: The Super Bowl Champions, which premiered on November 17, 2006.
What TV shows has Bubba Smith appeared in?
On television, Bubba Smith has appeared in Married... with Children, Sabrina, the Teenage Witch, MacGyver, Wonder Woman.
Bubba Smith
1945-02-28 · Beaumont, Texas, USA
Charles Aaron "Bubba" Smith (February 28, 1945 – August 3, 2011) was an American actor and former athlete. He was a professional football player in the 1960s and 1970s who became an actor in the late 1970s. Born in Orange, Texas, he attended high school in Beaumont, Texas. He is well known for his tremendous size at 6 ft 7 in (2 m).Bubba Smith, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia