You can’t find a more classic example of a comedy franchise than the Police Academy. The first movie came out all the way back in 1984 and then had six more installments in the next 20 years. The memorable characters, the funny gags, the slapstick humor – the Police Academy has it all. So why don’t we pay a visit to some of the cast members and see how they’re doing these days?
1. Michael Winslow
Michael Winslow played probably the coolest cop character of the 80s – Larvell Jones. He was known for his incredible sound effect skill, which he produced entirely with his mouth, and often used to get out of sticky situations. After the series ended, Winslow continued acting in films and TV shows like Spaceballs and the Love Boat, but he also became known as a voice actor and a stand-up comedian. Michael has lent his unique voice to many video games and movies, and he still performs stand-up comedy to this day.
2. G.W. Bailey
G.W. Bailey played the annoying Lieutenant Harris. His character was often the antagonist to the misfit recruits, and he was known for his gruff demeanor and short temper. After the Police Academy movies, Bailey continued to appear in films and TV shows but also tried his hand at directing. G.W. is perhaps best known for his role as LAPD Detective Lieutenant Louie Provenza in the TV series “The Closer” and its spin-off “Major Crimes.”
3. Kim Cattrall
Kim Cattrall came to the Police Academy not as a rookie actress but as an already famous star of the controversial 80s comedy Porky’s. Her character, Karen, was the love interest of Mahoney, played by Steve Guttenberg. Although Cattrall continued to appear in TV shows and movies, she did not return for any of the sequels. She is quite famous for her role as Samantha Jones in the TV series Sex and the City.
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