Thursday, August 4, 2011

RIP: Bubba Smith

Bubba Smith, famed for his role as gentle giant Moses Hightower in the '80s comedies, was found dead in his L.A. home on Wednesday.

Born Charles Aaron Smith, the man affectionately known as 'Bubba' began his career as an American football player in the NFL in 1967 and played professionally for the Baltimore Colts, Oakland Raiders and Houston Oilers.

When his time as an athlete ended in 1976, he carved himself a new career as an actor. And it was in 1984 that he shot to international stardom with 'Police Academy'.

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