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Tommy 'Tiny' Lister
If you ever want a 6' 7", musclebound, broad-shouldered, shaved-head actor to play a terrifying bodyguard, a soldier of fortune or a fearsome gangster, then Tommy "Tiny" Lister Jr. is the man you want. This African-American basketball player turned actor first popped up in minor roles such as a prison guard in Runaway Train (1985), as Andy Garcia'...
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Actor (208 credits)
2015
Da Jammies
(TV Series)
Big Horace / Robot / Dolla & Da Jammies
Big Horace / Robot / Dolla & Da Jammies
- 3:10
(2015)
... Big Horace (voice)
- Will the Real Dolla...
... Robot / Dolla & Da Jammies (voice)
2015
On the Court
(TV Series)
King Cain
King Cain
- Game Time
(2015)
... King Cain
- The Sharks
(2015)
... King Cain
- Training Day
(2015)
... King Cain
2015
Mann and Wife
(TV Series)
Lieutenant Marshall
Lieutenant Marshall
- Undercover Mann
(2015)
... Lieutenant Marshall
- Mann's to Make Her Dance
(2015)
... Lieutenant Marshall
- Mann's Payback
(2015)
... Lieutenant Marshall
- Mann's Bodygaurd
(2015)
... Lieutenant Marshall
- Mann's New Church
(2015)
... Lieutenant Marshall
2015
Comedy Bang! Bang!
(TV Series)
Major Aikens
Major Aikens
- Simon Helberg Wears a Sky Blue Button Down Jeans
(2015)
... Major Aikens
2014
Johnny Dynamo
(TV Series short)
Mo Lotto
Mo Lotto
- A Missing Giant Report, Part 1
(2014)
... Mo Lotto
- You Have the Right to Remain
(2014)
... Mo Lotto
- I Liked It Better When You Hated Me
(2014)
... Mo Lotto
- Hey Mo!
(2014)
... Mo Lotto
2013
The Rev
(TV Series)
Tiny Starr
Tiny Starr
- Johnny Dates a Stripper
(2013)
... Tiny Starr
- Stealing the Tithe
(2013)
... Tiny Starr
- Baby Momma Drama
(2013)
... Tiny Starr
- Episode #1.1
(2013)
... Tiny Starr
2010-2013
Fish Hooks
(TV Series)
Mr. Mussels
Mr. Mussels
- Milo vs. Milo/Everything But the Chicken Sink
(2013)
... Mr. Mussels (voice)
- Milo's Magical Shake
(2012)
... Mr. Mussels (voice)
- Little Fish Sunshine
(2012)
... Mr. Mussels
- Fish School Musical
(2011)
... Mr. Mussels (voice)
- Riding in Cars with Fish
(2011)
... Mr. Mussels (voice)
2011
Regular Show
(TV Series)
Bobby
Bobby
- See You There
(2011)
... Bobby (voice, uncredited)
- My Mom
(2011)
... Bobby (voice, as Tiny Lister)
2008
Chocolate News
(TV Series)
Otis 'Lighting' Jones
Otis 'Lighting' Jones
- Episode #1.8
(2008)
... Otis 'Lighting' Jones
2007
Saul of the Mole Men
(TV Series)
John Henry Irons
John Henry Irons
- Faster Robot! Upload! Upload!
(2007)
... John Henry Irons
- Children of Embers Blaze
(2007)
... John Henry Irons
- Hammer in His Hand
(2007)
... John Henry Irons
2006
Scarface: The World Is Yours
(Video Game)
Rocky T. - Babylon Club Doorman (voice, as Tiny Lister)
Rocky T. - Babylon Club Doorman (voice, as Tiny Lister)
2001
Star Trek: Enterprise
(TV Series)
Klaang
Klaang
- Broken Bow: Part II
(2001)
... Klaang (as Tommy 'Tiny' Lister Jr.)
- Broken Bow: Part I
(2001)
... Klaang (as Tommy 'Tiny' Lister Jr.)
2001
Nash Bridges
(TV Series)
Mr. Switch
Mr. Switch
- Cat Fight
(2001)
... Mr. Switch
- Blood Bots
(2001)
... Mr. Switch
2000
The Cheapest Movie Ever Made
(as Tiny 'Zeus' Lister)
1998
Damon
(TV Series)
Alfonse
Alfonse
- My Brother's So-Called Life
(1998)
... Alfonse (as Tom 'Tiny' Lister)
1997
The Jamie Foxx Show
(TV Series)
Adam - Groom
Adam - Groom
- I Do, I Didn't
(1997)
... Adam - Groom (as Tommy 'Tiny' Lister Jr.)
1996
Moesha
(TV Series)
Security Guard #2
Security Guard #2
- A Concerted Effort: Part 1
(1996)
... Security Guard #2 (as 'Tiny' Lister)
1995
The Parent 'Hood
(TV Series)
Leroy Moland
Leroy Moland
- The Bully Pulpit
(1995)
... Leroy Moland (as Tiny 'Zeus' Lister)
1995
Step by Step
(TV Series)
Security Guard
Security Guard
- Where Have You Gone, Joe DiMaggio?
(1995)
... Security Guard (as 'Tiny' Lister Jr.)
1993
In the Heat of the Night
(TV Series)
Tommy 'T.K.' Kendricks
Tommy 'T.K.' Kendricks
- Every Man's Family
(1993)
... Tommy 'T.K.' Kendricks (as Tiny Lister)
1993
Renegade
(TV Series)
Marvin Montgomery
Marvin Montgomery
- The Champ
(1993)
... Marvin Montgomery (as Tiny Lister)
1990
Secret Agent OO Soul
(as Tiny Lister)
1989
WWF Superstars
(TV Series)
Zeus
Zeus
- Episode dated 16 December 1989
(1989)
... Zeus
- Episode dated 13 May 1989
(1989)
... Zeus
1986-1989
Matlock
(TV Series)
Tiny / Johnny Mack
Tiny / Johnny Mack
- The Prisoner: Part 2
(1989)
... Tiny (as 'Tiny' Lister Jr.)
- The Prisoner: Part 1
(1989)
... Tiny (as 'Tiny' Lister Jr.)
- The Seduction
(1986)
... Johnny Mack (as Tiny Lister)
1989
Saturday Night's Main Event
(TV Series)
Zeus
Zeus
- Episode #5.1
(1989)
... Zeus
- Episode #4.7
(1989)
... Zeus
- Episode #4.6
(1989)
... Zeus
1989
WWF Challenge
(TV Series)
Zeus
Zeus
- Episode dated 27 August 1989
(1989)
... Zeus
- Episode dated 23 July 1989
(1989)
... Zeus
1989
Hard Time on Planet Earth
(TV Series)
John Henry
John Henry
- The Hot Dog Man
(1989)
... John Henry (as 'Tiny' Lister Jr.)
1984-1987
1st & Ten: The Championship
(TV Series)
Otis
Otis
- Call for the Hall
(1987)
... Otis (as Tom 'Tiny' Lister)
- Of Scalpers and Superstars
(1987)
... Otis (as Tom 'Tiny' Lister)
- Land of the Free
(1987)
... Otis (as Tom 'Tiny' Lister)
- Championship Games Jinx
(1987)
... Otis (as Tom 'Tiny' Lister)
- Blood on Blood
(1987)
... Otis (as Tom 'Tiny' Lister)
1984
Webster
(TV Series)
Football Player
Football Player
- You Can't Go Home Again
(1984)
... Football Player (as Tiny Tom Lister Jr.)
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Producer (5 credits)
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Thanks (1 credit)
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Self (21 credits)
Self (21 credits)
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Archive footage (6 credits)
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TV commercial: Coors Light Silver Bullet beer. See more »Official Sites:
Official SiteAlternate Names:
Tommy Lister Jr. 'Tiny' | Tom 'Tiny' Lester Jr. | 'Tiny' Lister Jr. | Tiny 'Zeus' Lister Jr. | Tiny Tom Lister Jr. | Tiny Lister Jr. | Tom 'Tiny' Lister Jr. | Tommy 'Tiny' Lister Jr. | Tommy Tiny Lister Jr. | Tommy Lister Jr. | 'Tiny' Lister | Tiny 'Zeus' Lister | Tiny Lister | Tom 'Tiny' Lister | Tommi Tiny Lister | Tommy Duane Lister | Tommy Tiny Lister | Tommy Lister | Tommy 'Tiny' Lister. Jr. | Z-Gangsta | ZeusHeight:
6' 7" (2.01 m)
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Personal Quote:
I'm in 'Madagascar 2.' I'm Testy the Lion. The franchise moves to Africa, and Bernie Mac is also in the film. I loved working for Dreamworks on that film. See more »Trivia:
Listed #500 in Pro Wrestling Illustrated's Top 500 wrestlers in the world in 1991. See more »Trademark:
Due to his imposing stature, he often plays thugs or brutes of a violent nature See more »Nickname:
The Human Wrecking Machine See more »Star Sign:
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