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Gilbert R. Hill(1931-2016)

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Gilbert R. Hill in Beverly Hills Cop (1984)
Gilbert R. Hill was born on 6 November 1931 in Birmingham, Alabama, USA. He was an actor, known for Beverly Hills Cop (1984), Beverly Hills Cop II (1987) and Beverly Hills Cop III (1994). He was married to Delores Hooks. He died on 29 February 2016 in Detroit, Michigan, USA.
BornNovember 6, 1931
DiedFebruary 29, 2016(84)
BornNovember 6, 1931
DiedFebruary 29, 2016(84)
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Known for

Eddie Murphy in Beverly Hills Cop (1984)
Beverly Hills Cop
7.4
  • Inspector Todd
  • 1984
Eddie Murphy in Beverly Hills Cop II (1987)
Beverly Hills Cop II
6.6
  • Inspector Todd(as Gil Hill)
  • 1987
Beverly Hills Cop III (1994)
Beverly Hills Cop III
5.5
  • Todd(as Gil Hill)
  • 1994

Credits

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Actor

  • Beverly Hills Cop III (1994)
    Beverly Hills Cop III
    5.5
    • Todd (as Gil Hill)
    • 1994
  • Eddie Murphy in Beverly Hills Cop II (1987)
    Beverly Hills Cop II
    6.6
    • Inspector Todd (as Gil Hill)
    • 1987
  • Eddie Murphy in Beverly Hills Cop (1984)
    Beverly Hills Cop
    7.4
    • Inspector Todd
    • 1984

Personal details

  • Alternative names
    • Gilbert Hill
  • Height
    • 5′ 11¾″ (1.82 m)
  • Born
    • November 6, 1931
    • Birmingham, Alabama, USA
  • Died
    • February 29, 2016
    • Detroit, Michigan, USA(pneumonia)
  • Spouse
    • Delores Hooks1955 - September 24, 2015 (her death, 3 children)
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Article

Did you know

  • Trivia
    Hill really was a detective and later became the chief of police for the Detroit Police Department. After Beverly Hills Cop he went on to become a Detroit City Councilman.
  • Quotes
    The only difference between Inspector Todd and my real life is that I don't curse as much in real life...
  • Trademarks
      The role of Inspector Douglas Todd in the Beverly Hills Cop (1984) franchise.
  • Nickname
    • Gil

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