10 Police Academy Actors Who Have Died

1. George Gaynes (Commandant Eric Lassard)

Gaynes portrayed the lovable and often befuddled Commandant Lassard in all seven Police Academy films. He passed away on February 15, 2016, at the age of 98.

2. David Graf (Sgt. Eugene Tackleberry)

Known for his role as the gun-obsessed Tackleberry, Graf appeared in all seven films. He died of a heart attack on April 7, 2001, at the age of 50.

3. Marion Ramsey (Officer Laverne Hooks)

Ramsey played the soft-spoken Officer Hooks in six of the seven films. She passed away on January 7, 2021, at the age of 73.

4. Bubba Smith (Officer Moses Hightower)

A former NFL player, Smith portrayed the gentle giant Hightower in the first six films. He died on August 3, 2011, at the age of 66.

5. Art Metrano (Lt./Capt./Cmdt. Mauser)

Metrano appeared in Police Academy 2 and 3 as the scheming Mauser. He passed away on September 8, 2021, at the age of 84.

6. Andrew Rubin (George Martín)

Robertson appeared in the first six films as the stern but fair Commissioner Hurst. He died on January 29, 2023, at the age of 89.

7. George R. Robertson (Chief/Commissioner Henry Hurst)

Robertson appeared in the first six films as the stern but fair Commissioner Hurst. He died on January 29, 2023, at the age of 89.

8. Debralee Scott (Cadet Fackler’s Wife)

Scott had a recurring role as the enthusiastic wife of Cadet Fackler. She passed away on April 5, 2005, at the age of 52.

9. Billie Bird (Mrs. Feldman)

Bird played the sweet elderly Mrs. Feldman in Police Academy 4. She died on November 27, 2002, at the age of 94.

10. Ed Nelson (Dean of the Police Academy)

Nelson appeared in Police Academy 3 as the academy’s dean. He passed away on August 9, 2014, at the age of 85.

These actors contributed significantly to the charm and humor of the Police Academy series, leaving a lasting legacy in comedy cinema.