Bubba Smith

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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

  1. 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