How have the actors in the “Police Academy” series changed after 37 years?
It’s hard to believe that the TV series “Police Academy” is already 37 years old. It was first released in March 1984 in the United States. Funny jokes and memorable characters long entrenched in the memory of viewers.
According to the plot, the mayor of an American city declared that anybody could enroll in the police academy, regardless of sex, race, or educational background. This announcement served as the foundation for the entire movie.
Check out the 37-year evolution of the series’ actors.
Sharon Stone as journalist Claire Mattson (63 years old)
In “Police Academy,” Sharon played a journalist who was writing a report on the city’s new initiative before she rose to international fame. The only episode in which we saw this character was episode four.
George Gaines as Eric Lassard (1917-2016)
George Gaines as the decent police school director. The cadets respected the man despite his occasionally foolish and ignorant demeanor. In 2016, the actor passed away. Age-wise, he was 98.
Steve Guttenberg as Cadet Cary Mahoney (62)
It was one of the main characters in The Academy. After the series, Guttenberg became hostage to the role. At the moment the actor rarely films, he devoted himself to producing.
Kim Cattrall as Cadet Karen Thompson (64)
The beloved of the aforementioned character was Karen Thompson. She was played by the then unknown Kim Cattrall, it was thanks to this film that the actress was noticed by directors of other projects.
George Bailey as Lieutenant Thaddeus Harris (76)
And keep in mind the impetuous and vengeful policeman who was often provoking the recruits of this organization. George Bailey portrayed the role of him. The actor currently works as the executive director of the Children of Light Foundation, which provides care for kids with cancer.
Marion Ramsey as Cadet Laverne Hooks (1947-2021)
The actress managed to perfectly play a modest policewoman. Marison didn’t do much acting, but she excelled as a composer and singer; she wrote songs for many artists. Ramsey passed away in January 2021 at the age of 73.
Leslie Easterbrook as Sgt. Debbie Callahan (71)
We have seen this protagonist throughout “Academy.” The old students of the school were no match for this stunning woman, who also won over the new recruits. The actor is currently working on her professional career.