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Bubba Smith Wiki Biography
Charles Aaron Smith was born on 28 February 1945, in Orange, Texas USA, to Georgia Oreatha and Willie Ray Smith Sr., of African-American descent. He was an American Football player who later became an actor, best known as a defensive end for the Baltimore Colts, Oakland Raiders and Houston Oilers in the National Football League (NFL), as well as for his role as Moses Hightower in the “Police Academy” films.
A football star-turned-actor, how wealthy was Bubba Smith? Sources state that Smith acquired a wealth of over $500,000, accumulated during his football career, as well as through his involvement in the film and television industry.
Smith grew up in nearby Beaumont, Texas. He developed an interest in football during his early years, as his father was an established high school coach. His brother, Tody Smith, was also a professional football player. Smith attended Beaumont’s Charlton-Pollard High School, playing for his father and establishing himself as one of the best high school players in Texas. He wanted to play for the University of Texas, but as they played in a segregated conference, he enrolled at Michigan State University instead, joining its team, the Spartans. While at Michigan, he was named All-American two times, and participated in ‘The Game of the Century’ in 1966, a 10–10 tie with Notre Dame considered one of the greatest college football games, with both teams being undefeated, untied and ranked atop the national polls. Notre Dame took the championship and Smith’s team finished second in the final voting for the national championship. He graduated from Michigan in 1966 with a degree in sociology, and was eventually inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.
In 1967 Smith was selected first overall by the Baltimore Colts in the 1967 NFL Draft. He went on to spend five seasons with the team, playing in two Super Bowls, suffering defeat by the New York Jets in 1969, and then winning over the Dallas Cowboys in 1971. Smith’s tenure with the Colts greatly added to his net worth.
In 1972 he was traded to the Oakland Raiders, remaining for two seasons with the team, further increasing his wealth.
Smith then played for the Houston Oilers in 1975-1976, before retiring from professional football.Over the course of his nine-year career as defensive end in the NFL, in which he was selected All-Pro, All-Conference two times, and participated in two Pro Bowls, Smith established a reputation as a valuable player and amassed a significant fortune.
Following his retirement, he went on to pursue an acting career, landing small parts in both the big and small screen in the late ’70s and early ’80s. His most notable role was that of Moses Hightower in the “Police Academy” film series, playing in six out of the seven movies, which enabled him to gain great popularity in the acting world. It also earned him a sizable net worth.
Aside from the popular film series, his other projects included the films “Stroker Ace”, “Black Moon Rising”, “The Silence of the Hams” and “Full Clip”, as well as the TV series such as “Blue Thunder”, “Married… with Children”, “Tales of the Gold Monkey”, “The Odd Couple” and “MacGyver”. All contributed to his wealth.
Smith was the longtime spokesman of the law firm Cohen, Snyder, Eisenberg & Katzenberg. He was also known for appearing in many Miller Lite beer ads, with his phrase “I also love the easy-opening cans”.
Smith died in 2011 aged 66, from heart disease perhaps brought on by acute drug intoxication. A few years after his death, it was revealed that he had suffered from CTE, a brain disease caused by repeated head trauma, being the 90th former NFL player to have had the disease.
When it comes to Smith’s personal life, very little has been known about it. He was once married, but sources don’t have any additional details regarding his private life.
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Bubba Smith Quick Info
Full Name | Bubba Smith |
Net Worth | $500,000 |
Date Of Birth | February 28, 1945 |
Died | August 3, 2011, Baldwin Hills, Los Angeles, California, United States |
Place Of Birth | Orange, Texas, United States |
Height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
Weight | 266 lbs (120.45 kg) |
Profession | American football player, Actor |
Education | Michigan State University |
Nationality | American |
Parents | Georgia Oreatha Curl Smith, Willie Ray Smith Sr. |
Siblings | Tody Smith, Willie Ray Smith Jr. |
Nicknames | Charles Aaron Smith , Bubba , Charles Aaron “Bubba” Smith |
IMDB | http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0807571/ |
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, DaZe, Fist of Honor, F… |
TV Shows | Blue Thunder, Open All Night, Half Nelson, Semi-Tough |
Bubba Smith Trademarks
- Towering height
Bubba Smith Important Facts
- 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.
- Was selected by the Baltimore Colts as the No. 1 pick in the National Football League’s 1967 college draft.
- 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.
- Played defensive end/defensive tackle for the National Football League’s Baltimore Colts (1967-1971), Oakland Raiders (1973-1974), and Houston Oilers (1975-1976).
- Was a professional football player, prior to his acting career.
- Known for his Miller Lite Beer commercials – “I also like the easy opening cans.”.
- Brother, Tody Smith, was also a professional football player.
- Inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1988.
- Three-time NCAA All-American at Michigan State.
- Graduated from Michigan State University in 1966.
Bubba Smith Filmography
Title | Year | Status | Character | Role |
---|---|---|---|---|
DaZe: Vol. Too (sic) – NonSeNse | 2016 | Bubba | Actor | |
Blood River | 2010 | Harold | Actor | |
Full Clip | 2006 | Sleepy | Actor | |
The Coach | 2004 | Short | Hulk Referee | Actor |
Down ‘n Dirty | 2001 | Det. Jerry Cale | Actor | |
The Flunky | 2000 | Bubba Smith | Actor | |
Police Academy: The Series | 1998 | TV Series | Capt. Moses Hightower | Actor |
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch | 1997 | TV Series | Security Guard | Actor |
Drifting School | 1995 | Peter Jackson | Actor | |
The Silence of the Hams | 1994 | Olaf | Actor | |
Daddy Dearest | 1993 | TV Series | Cop #1 | Actor |
Family Matters | 1993 | TV Series | Bones | Actor |
Fist of Honor | 1993 | Detective Johnson | Actor | |
My Samurai | 1992 | Reverend George | Actor | |
The Naked Truth | 1992 | The Cop | Actor | |
MacGyver | 1991 | TV Series | Bailey | Actor |
Married with Children | 1991 | TV Series | Spare Tire Dixon | Actor |
Gremlins 2: The New Batch | 1990 | Bubba Smith | Actor | |
Stuck with Each Other | 1989 | TV Movie | Augie | Actor |
Police Academy 6: City Under Siege | 1989 | Hightower | Actor | |
Police Academy 5: Assignment: Miami Beach | 1988 | Hightower | Actor | |
The Wild Pair | 1987 | Benny Avalon | Actor | |
Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol | 1987 | Hightower | Actor | |
Police Academy 3: Back in Training | 1986 | Sgt. Hightower | Actor | |
Black Moon Rising | 1986 | Johnson | Actor | |
Half Nelson | 1985 | TV Series | Kurt | Actor |
Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment | 1985 | Hightower | Actor | |
Half Nelson | 1985 | TV Movie | Beau | Actor |
Rodney Dangerfield: Exposed | 1985 | TV Movie | Bubba | Actor |
The New Mike Hammer | 1984 | TV Series | Buddy Lofton | Actor |
Blue Thunder | 1984 | TV Series | Lyman ‘Bubba’ Kelsey | Actor |
Police Academy | 1984 | Moses Hightower | Actor | |
Stroker Ace | 1983 | Arnold | Actor | |
Hart to Hart | 1983 | TV Series | Jimmy Joe Newton | Actor |
Taxi | 1982 | TV Series | Lucius Franklin | Actor |
Open All Night | 1981-1982 | TV Series | Robin | Actor |
Escape from DS-3 | 1981 | Mac | Actor | |
The Big Black Pill | 1981 | TV Movie | Big Foot | Actor |
Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier | 1980 | TV Movie | Jacobs | Actor |
Vega$ | 1980 | TV Series | Peter Bridges | Actor |
Eight Is Enough | 1980 | TV Series | Ned Naughton | Actor |
Semi-Tough | 1980 | TV Series | Puddin | Actor |
The White Shadow | 1980 | TV Series | Strong Man | Actor |
B.J. and the Bear | 1980 | TV Series | Danny’s Henchman | Actor |
A Pleasure Doing Business | 1979 | Joe Marsh | Actor | |
The Last Ride of the Dalton Gang | 1979 | TV Movie | Luther | Actor |
The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo | 1979 | TV Series | Rhino | Actor |
Charlie’s Angels | 1979 | TV Series | Toby | Actor |
Good Times | 1978 | TV Series | Claude | Actor |
Superdome | 1978 | TV Movie | Moses Gordine | Actor |
Wonder Woman | 1978 | TV Series | Rojak | Actor |
The Odd Couple | 1973 | TV Series | Bubba Smith | Actor |
Bubba Until It Hurts | 1985 | Video executive producer | Producer | |
Police Academy: The Series | 1998 | TV Series performer – 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
20th Annual Trumpet Awards | 2012 | TV Special in memory of | Thanks | |
Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment – Accidental Heroes: The Best of… | 2004 | Video documentary short special thanks | Thanks | |
Police Academy 3: Back in Training – All Washed Up: Floating Memories | 2004 | Video documentary short special thanks | Thanks | |
Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol – Remembering a Lofty Investigation | 2004 | Video documentary short special thanks | Thanks | |
Police Academy 5: Assignment: Miami Beach – Mistaken Identity: Case Reopened | 2004 | Video documentary short special thanks | Thanks | |
Police Academy – Behind Academy Doors: Secret Files Revealed | 2004 | Video documentary short special thanks | Thanks | |
Breaking the Huddle: The Integration of College Football | 2008 | TV Movie documentary | Himself | Self |
Negermagasinet | 2005 | TV Series documentary | Himself – Actor | Self |
ESPN SportsCentury | 2000-2005 | TV Series documentary | Himself | Self |
Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment – Accidental Heroes: The Best of… | 2004 | Video documentary short | Himself / Hightower | Self |
Police Academy 3: Back in Training – All Washed Up: Floating Memories | 2004 | Video documentary short | Himself / Sergeant Moses Hightower | Self |
Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol – Remembering a Lofty Investigation | 2004 | Video documentary short | Himself / Hightower | Self |
Police Academy 5: Assignment: Miami Beach – Mistaken Identity: Case Reopened | 2004 | Video documentary short | Himself / Sergeant Moses Hightower | Self |
Police Academy – Behind Academy Doors: Secret Files Revealed | 2004 | Video documentary short | Himself / Cadet Moses Hightower | Self |
Sports Geniuses | 2000 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Big Game XXVIII: Road Runner vs. Coyote | 2000 | TV Movie | Himself – Sideline Announcer | Self |
Married with Children | 1994 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Coach | 1992 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Who’s the Boss? | 1991 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
1st & Ten: The Championship | 1991 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
The 3rd Annual American Comedy Awards | 1989 | TV Special | Himself | Self |
Mr. Belvedere | 1987 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
The New Hollywood Squares | 1986 | TV Series | Himself – Panelist | Self |
Mary | 1986 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Battle of the Network Stars XVIII | 1985 | TV Special | Himself – NBC Team Captain | Self |
Bubba Until It Hurts | 1985 | Video | Himself | Self |
Just Men! | 1983 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
This Is Your Life: 30th Anniversary Special | 1981 | TV Movie documentary | Himself | Self |
1974 AFC Championship Game | 1974 | TV Special | Himself – Oakland Raiders Defensive End | Self |
NFL Monday Night Football | 1974 | TV Series | Himself – Oakland Raiders Defensive End | Self |
1971 AFC Championship Game | 1972 | TV Special | Himself – Baltimore Colts Defensive End | Self |
The NFL on NBC | 1970-1971 | TV Series | Himself – Baltimore Colts Defensive End | Self |
1971 NFL Pro Bowl | 1971 | TV Special | Himself – AFC Defensive End | Self |
Super Bowl V | 1971 | TV Special | Himself – Baltimore Colts Left Defensive End | Self |
1970 AFC Championship Game | 1971 | TV Movie | Himself – Baltimore Colts Defensive End | Self |
The NFL on CBS | 1970 | TV Series | Himself – Baltimore Colts Defensive End | Self |
The Merv Griffin Show | 1970 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Super Bowl III | 1969 | TV Special | Himself – Baltimore Colts Left Defensive End | Self |
1968 NFL Championship Game | 1968 | TV Special | Himself – Baltimore Colts Defensive End | Self |
The Ed Sullivan Show | 1965 | TV Series | Himself – Football Player | Self |
A Football Life | 2014 | TV Series | Himself | Archive Footage |
The Orange British Academy Film Awards | 2012 | TV Special | Himself – Memorial Tribute | Archive Footage |
18th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards | 2012 | TV Special | Himself – In Memoriam | Archive Footage |
The 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards | 2011 | TV Special | Himself – In Memoriam | Archive Footage |
Psychopathic: The Videos | 2007 | Video | Himself (segment “Woo woo woo”) (uncredited) | Archive Footage |
Negermagasinet | 2005 | TV Series documentary | Himself | Archive Footage |
Police Academy 6: City Under Siege – Unholy Alliance: A Retrospective | 2004 | Video documentary short | Hightower (uncredited) | Archive Footage |
Married with Children | 1995 | TV Series | Spare Tire Dixon | Archive Footage |