- Born
- DiedAugust 3, 2011 · Baldwin Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA (complications from phentermine overdose)
- Birth nameCharles Aaron Smith
- Height6′ 7¼″ (2.01 m)
- The athletically gifted 6' 7" Charles Aaron "Bubba" Smith played defensive end / defensive tackle for the National Football League's Baltimore Colts (1967-1971), Oakland Raiders (1973-1974), and Houston Oilers (1975-1976). After the conclusion of his football career, Smith moved into a TV & film career, with initial guest appearances on prime time TV shows including Wonder Woman (1975), Charlie's Angels (1976) and Eight Is Enough (1977).
Smith is best known to international film audiences as the softly spoken police officer "Moses Hightower" from the Police Academy (1984) series of comedies, in which he has appeared in all but one of the numerous sequels.
- IMDb mini biography by: firehouse44@hotmail.com
- ParentsWillie Ray Smith SrGeorgia Oreatha Curl Smith
- RelativesTody Smith(Sibling)Willie Ray Smith Jr(Sibling)Rheo Smith(Niece or Nephew)Oretha Ray Smith(Sibling)
- Towering height
- 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.
- He was diagnosed with CTE (chronic traumatic encephalopathy) caused by repeated head trauma.
- Three-time NCAA All-American at Michigan State.
- Known for his Miller Lite Beer commercials - "I also like the easy opening cans.".
- Played defensive end/defensive tackle for the National Football League's Baltimore Colts (1967-1971), Oakland Raiders (1973-1974), and Houston Oilers (1975-1976).
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