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John Matuszak (1950–1989)

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John Daniel Tooz Matuszak was an American football defensive lineman in the National Football League and also an actor. Matuszak was born in Oak Creek, Wisconsin. He attended the University of Tampa and played for their football team. Matuszak also played for the Houston Oilers of the NFL and joined the Houston Texans of the World Football League... See full bio »

Born:

John Daniel Matuszak
in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, USA

Died:

(age 38) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
Still of Mr. T and John Matuszak in The A-Team Still of Mr. T and John Matuszak in The A-Team Still of John Matuszak in The Goonies
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1990 Down the Drain
Jed Stewart
 
1989 Ghost Writer
Chuck Aaron
 
1989 One Man Force
Jake
 
1989 Heartbeat (TV series)
Warnick
– What the Inspector Saw (1989) … Warnick
 
1989 The Adventures of Superboy (TV series)
Android
– War of the Species (1989) … Android
 
1989 Perfect Strangers (TV series)
Cobra
– That Old Gang of Mine (1989) … Cobra
 
1989 The Princess and the Dwarf
 
1988 T and T (TV series)
Rubberhead
– Mickey's Choice (1988) … Rubberhead
 
1988 Aaron's Way (TV series)
Purque
– A Healing Power (1988) … Purque
– A Plain Path (1988) … Purque
 
1988 The Dirty Dozen: The Fatal Mission (TV movie)
Fred Collins
 
1987 The Charmings (TV series)
Rock
– Trading Places (1987) … Rock
 
1987 Miami Vice (TV series)
Lascoe
– Viking Bikers from Hell (1987) … Lascoe
 
1986 Charlie Barnett's Terms of Enrollment (video)
TV Spokesman
 
1986 Amen (TV series)
Elmo The Handyman
– Retreat, Heck! (1986) … Elmo The Handyman
 
1986 The A-Team (TV series)
Davey Miller
– Quarterback Sneak (1986) … Davey Miller
 
1986 One Crazy Summer
Stain
 
1986 Fathers and Sons (TV series)
Mad Dog
– Which Championship Season? (1986) … Mad Dog
 
1986 Hunter (TV series)
Lincoln
– Death Machine (1986) … Lincoln
 
1986 Tall Tales & Legends (TV series)
Mountain Man
– My Darlin' Clementine (1986) … Mountain Man
 
1985 Hollywood Beat (TV series)
George Grinsky
– Fast Hustle (1985) … George Grinsky
– The Long Weekend (1985) … George Grinsky
– Baby Blues (1985) … George Grinsky
– Across the Line (1985) … George Grinsky
– No Place to Hide (1985) … George Grinsky
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1985 Stir Crazy (TV series)
Grossberger
– Pilot (1985) … Grossberger
 
1985 Command 5 (TV movie)
Nick Kowalski
 
1985 The Goonies
Sloth
 
1985 The Fall Guy (TV series)
Dwayne
– Semi-Catastrophe (1985) … Dwayne
 
1984-1990 1st & Ten: The Championship (TV series)
John Manzak
 
1984 Silver Spoons (TV series)
Elmer
– The Call of the Wild (1984) … Elmer
 
1984 The Dukes of Hazzard (TV series)
Stoney
– No More Mr. Nice Guy (1984) … Stoney
 
1984 The Ice Pirates
Killjoy
 
1983 Matt Houston (TV series)
Harold
– The Crying Clown (1983) … Harold
 
1982 Trapper John, M.D. (TV series)
Joe McGurski
– Cause for Concern (1982) … Joe McGurski
 
1982 M*A*S*H (TV series)
Cpl. Elmo Hitalski
– Promotion Commotion (1982) … Cpl. Elmo Hitalski
 
1981 Caveman
Tonda
 
1979 North Dallas Forty
O. W. Shaddock
 
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1987-1988 The New Hollywood Squares (TV series)
Guest Appearance / Guest Apperance - Center Square / Himself / …
– Episode dated 31 October 1988 (1988) … Guest Appearance
– Episode dated 22 January 1987 (1987) … Guest Apperance - Center Square
– Episode #1.85 (1987) … Himself/Panelist
 
1987 P.K. and the Kid
Himself
 
1985 All Star Blitz (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 16 September 1985 (1985) … Himself
 
1983 Just Men! (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.3 (1983) … Himself
 
1975-1981 NFL Monday Night Football (TV series)
Himself - Oakland Raiders Defensive End / Himself - Kansas City Chiefs Defensive End
– Oakland Raiders vs. San Diego Chargers (1981) … Himself - Oakland Raiders Defensive End
– Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Oakland Raiders (1981) … Himself - Oakland Raiders Defensive End
– Oakland Raiders vs. Minnesota Vikings (1981) … Himself - Oakland Raiders Defensive End
– Denver Broncos vs. Oakland Raiders (1980) … Himself - Oakland Raiders Defensive End
– Oakland Raiders vs. Seattle Seahawks (1980) … Himself - Oakland Raiders Defensive End
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1981 Super Bowl XV (TV movie)
Himself - Oakland Raiders Left Defensive End
 
1981 1980 AFC Championship Game (TV movie)
Himself - Oakland Raiders Defensive End
 
1978 1977 AFC Championship Game (TV movie)
Himself - Oakland Raiders Defensive End
 
1977 Super Bowl XI (TV movie)
Himself - Oakland Raiders Left Defensive End
 
1976 1976 AFC Championship Game (TV movie)
Himself - Oakland Raiders Defensive End
 
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Personal Details

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Height:

6' 8" (2.03 m)
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Trivia:

He died of heart failure, which was probably caused by on by an overdose of pain medication and pneumonia. He also had cocaine in his system at the time of his death. See more »

Nickname:

Tooz See more »

Star Sign:

Scorpio