The main cast of the 1984 comedy film Police Academy includes Steve Guttenberg as Carey Mahoney, Bubba Smith as Moses Hightower, and George Gaynes as Commandant Lassard.
Main cast
- Carey MahoneySteve GuttenbergMain
- Moses HightowerBubba SmithMain
- Commandant LassardGeorge GaynesMain
- Karen ThompsonKim CattrallMain
- Debbie CallahanLeslie EasterbrookMain
- Captain HarrisG.W. BaileyMain
- Eugene TackleberryDavid GrafMain
- Larvell JonesMichael WinslowMain
- Douglas FacklerBruce MahlerMain
- Laverne HooksMarion RamseyMain
Supporting cast
- Captain ReedTed RossSupp
Guest & voice
- Commissioner HurstGeorge R. RobertsonGuest
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About this cast
Police Academy (1984) is a comedy film starring Steve Guttenberg as Carey Mahoney, a troublemaker who joins the police academy, alongside Bubba Smith as gentle giant Moses Hightower and George Gaynes as the bumbling Commandant Lassard. The film launched a franchise with multiple sequels and a TV series.
FAQs
Who plays Carey Mahoney in Police Academy?
Steve Guttenberg plays Carey Mahoney, the lead character who joins the police academy as a troublemaker.
Who plays Moses Hightower?
Bubba Smith plays Moses Hightower, the large, gentle cadet who becomes a key member of the group.
Who plays Commandant Lassard?
George Gaynes plays the bumbling but kind-hearted Commandant Lassard.
Is Police Academy based on a true story?
No, it is a fictional comedy film created by Hugh Wilson and Pat Proft.
Who directed the original Police Academy film?
Hugh Wilson directed the first Police Academy released in 1984.
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