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Police Academy Stars: Where Are They Now?
3 Sep
Summary
- Steve Guttenberg is content with being known for Police Academy.
- Kim Cattrall found fame as Samantha Jones on Sex and the City.
- Michael Winslow is the only actor in all seven Police Academy films.

More than four decades after the original "Police Academy" film, its cast members have forged varied careers. Steve Guttenberg, who portrayed the wisecracking Cadet Mahoney, embraces his lasting association with the franchise, having starred in numerous 1980s comedy hits like "Short Circuit" and "Three Men and a Baby." He has also maintained a presence on television with recurring roles in shows such as "The Goldbergs."
Kim Cattrall, who played Karen, achieved international stardom as Samantha Jones in HBO's "Sex and the City," earning five Emmy nominations. Earlier in her career, she appeared in films like "Big Trouble in Little China" and "Mannequin." Cattrall has continued her television work in recent years, including a role as narrator on "How I Met Your Father."
Michael Winslow, celebrated for his incredible vocal sound effects, is the only actor to feature in all seven "Police Academy" installments. He remains active in various media, showcasing his unique talents. His wife passed away in 1993, after which he stepped back from the spotlight to raise their two children.
Other notable cast members include Bubba Smith, a former NFL player who portrayed Cadet Hightower, appearing in the first six films before his death in 2011 due to acute drug intoxication, with later research indicating he had stage 3 CTE. Bruce Mahler, who played Cadet Fackler, had a background in sketch comedy and a recurring role on "Seinfeld." Leslie Easterbrook, as Sergeant Callahan, transitioned into horror roles later in her career after early television work.