Tab Thacker
Tab Thacker is known for Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol (1987), Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach (1988), Wildcats (1986).
Biography
Talmadge Layne "Tab" Thacker (March 10, 1962 – December 28, 2007) was an American wrestler and actor.
Thacker was the NCAA Division I Wrestling heavyweight national champion in 1984 as a senior.
He began his film career after Clint Eastwood noticed him in Time magazine and noted the 6-foot-4 and 450-pound (1.93 m, 204 kg) Thacker's size. Thacker went on to appear in several films including City Heat, Wildcats, two of the Police Academy films, and Identity Crisis.
After leaving Hollywood, Thacker returned to Raleigh, North Carolina, where he opened a remodeling business and operated several nightclubs. He later became a bail bondsman.
Thacker died from failing his health at the age 45 on December 28, 2007. He developed diabetes and had a foot amputated some years before he died.
Questions about Tab Thacker
How many Tab Thacker films are in the catalogue?
The CineQuiz catalogue has 5 films with Tab Thacker, from 1984 to 1989.
What is the best rated Tab Thacker film?
The best rated Tab Thacker film in the catalogue is Wildcats (1986), rated 6.2.
What was the first Tab Thacker film?
The first Tab Thacker film in the catalogue is City Heat, from 1984.
Who has Tab Thacker worked with the most?
In the catalogue, Tab Thacker shares the most credits with Bubba Smith (2 films), David Graf (2 films) and George Gaynes (2 films).
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5 films — 5 in the catalogue
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