Tab Thacker
Biography
Talmadge Layne "Tab" Thacker was an American wrestler and actor. He was the NCAA Division I Wrestling heavyweight national champion in 1984. Thacker's film career began after Clint Eastwood noticed him in Time magazine, utilizing his size. Thacker appeared in several films, including City Heat, Wildcats, and two of the Police Academy films, as well as Identity Crisis. After leaving Hollywood, he returned to Raleigh, North Carolina, where he operated a remodeling business, nightclubs, and worked as a bail bondsman.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
5 titles- Identity Crisis (1989) as I.Q.
- Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach (1988) as House
- Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol (1987) as House
- Wildcats (1986) as Phillip Finch
- City Heat (1984) as Tuck
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Tab Thacker best known for?
Tab Thacker is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach (1988), Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol (1987), Wildcats (1986), City Heat (1984).
When and where was Tab Thacker born?
Tab Thacker was born on March 10, 1962 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA. They passed away on December 28, 2007.
How many credits does Tab Thacker have?
Tab Thacker has accumulated over 5 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1984 to 1989.
What is Tab Thacker's background in cinema and television?
Talmadge Layne "Tab" Thacker was an American wrestler and actor. He was the NCAA Division I Wrestling heavyweight national champion in 1984. Thacker's film career began after Clint Eastwood noticed him in Time magazine, utilizing his size. Thacker appeared in several films, including City Heat, Wildcats, and two of the...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Wildcats (1986) as Phillip Finch — aged about 24
- Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol (1987) as House — aged about 25
- City Heat (1984) as Tuck — aged about 22
- Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach (1988) as House — aged about 26
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